Shell Beach, CA

Pismo Beach

Shell Beach cliffs and Pacific Ocean at sunset.  Pismo Beach area, California Coastline
Cliff access walkway at Shell Beach, Pismo Beach area, California Coastline. Beautiful lighting, golden hour, sunset Pacific Coast
Looking towards the city of Pismo Beach from this beautiful city park.
The high tide tonight at Shell Beach gave us quite a show. There was a large pod of dolphins off shore and birds flying and diving into the water everywhere; the Pelicans were my favorite to watch. Usually we come here during low tide to explore the pools, but this was a different experience and one not to be missed.
The view near Shell Beach

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Shell Beach Hotel Deals

Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩242,009 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
₩242,009
₩277,100 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (477 reviews)
The room was very nice clean. They have great towels lots of snacks, coffee chocolate popcorn, candy mints they have a fridge they have a microwave. They have a coffee pot nice bedding, extra blankets. A small ice chest in the room, wine glasses, coffee, cups wine opener, a desk if you wanna do some ...

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Shell Beach Inn
The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩133,849 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
₩133,849
₩153,258 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (593 reviews)
Very convenient to restaurants and the access to the beach

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

The Palomar Inn
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩328,988 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
₩328,988
₩377,333 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,665 reviews)
Been here 3 times, coming again next week, that says enough.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩187,929 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
₩187,929
₩215,179 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,796 reviews)
Sister in a walker and we still close enough to walk at end of hotel and there was the beach. Room was nice and very low tub for her to step into. Room was clean and beds were also low enough for her too get into.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

2.5 out of 5
850 Oak Park Blvd Pismo Beach CA
The price is ₩163,743 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
₩163,743
₩185,856 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,261 reviews)
Staff were helpful and nice.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is ₩374,055 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
₩374,055
₩475,711 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,397 reviews)
It was a lot better than I had expected. The pool is gorgeous, the steak house was amazing, and the rooms were cool. The whole place was beautiful. Will be coming back for sure.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Madonna Inn
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Other neighborhoods around Shell Beach

Nice Flat Water - cool Breeze no people - it works.

Saint Andrews

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saint Andrews and surrounding area, you can visit The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo Preserve.

Saint Andrews
Rugged beach.

South Palisades

South Palisades might not have many top sights, but The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

South Palisades
Sunset over Pismo Beach. #beachbound

Downtown Pismo Beach

4.5/5(405 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Pismo Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop.

Downtown Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach Sunset

Pismo Heights

While Pismo Heights isn't home to many top sights, Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pismo Heights
Beautiful colourful summer sunset behind the valley of the San Luis Obispo Bay, viewed from South Palisades Park in Pismo Beach, California

Sunset Palisades

While Sunset Palisades might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Avila Hot Springs and Avila Valley Barn.

Sunset Palisades
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Pacific Estates

Though Pacific Estates might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Monarch Butterfly Grove.

Pacific Estates


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