Shell Beach, CA

Pismo Beach

A coastal landscape with rocky outcrops in the water, a distant mountain range, and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto the shore, a sandy beach, and houses on a hillside in the background.
A paved pathway leading to a white archway, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, with a rocky outcrop and the ocean in the background.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea.
A rocky shoreline with waves at sunset.

Stay near popular Shell Beach attractions

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against large boulders and cliffs.
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Margo Dodd Park

8.2/10 (211 reviews)
After visiting Margo Dodd Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pismo Beach. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Long, Wide, Low and stable with Giant paddle tires, this is the Only REAL Dune Buggy Experience at the Oceano Dunes.

Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach

$140
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

$20
per traveler
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo

Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo

$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo
Pacific Coast Highway Big Sur Monterey to San Luis Obispo Tour

Pacific Coast Highway Big Sur Monterey to San Luis Obispo Tour

$17
per traveler
Pacific Coast Highway Big Sur Monterey to San Luis Obispo Tour
The Fremont Theatre is one of the last Streamline Moderne building in existence.

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

$10
per adult
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pismo Beach: Goat Hike with Scenic Views

Pismo Beach: Goat Hike with Scenic Views

$200
per adult
Pismo Beach: Goat Hike with Scenic Views
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Shell Beach Hotel Deals

The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach CA
$109 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$125 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and 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! (636 reviews)
"The parking lot entrance was super steep which was startlingly but doable on a motorcycle. The staff was very sweet. The patio out front was a nice place to eat breakfast and the laundry room was wonderfully convenient. There is no soap available so we walked 3 blocks to a market and got some supplies. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

The Palomar Inn
Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
$219 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$251 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and 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! (524 reviews)
"The Shell Beach Inn is a wonderful little boutique hotel! We love the layout of the rooms and they are well stocked! They have a great pool and chairs to hang outside of f you choose. We love that you can walk around all of Shell Beach!"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Shell Beach Inn
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
$229 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$262 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,685 reviews)
"Rooms are clean but dated"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Spyglass Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
$134 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$154 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,976 reviews)
"They did not clean the room from previous day, when I went to front desk, she told me we do not clean rooms every day and if you need new towels you need to leave outside the room in the front to replace."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
$333 nightly
The price is $382 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$382 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,682 reviews)
"Staff was amazing they were always a text away. The property is old though and the tub was stained and looked very dirty."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
$263 nightly
The price is $302 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$302 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,374 reviews)
"Great place to stay while visiting our home away from home."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
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Where to stay in Shell Beach

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A coastal city at sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, a lit-up waterfront, and a backdrop of mountains.

Downtown Pismo Beach

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

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a lifeguard tower on the left.

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.

A sunset over a calm sea with palm trees and a distant mountain.

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 The Spa at Dolphin Bay.

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If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Yang Sheng Foot Spa are top sights worth seeing.

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 Pismo Beach Surf Shop.

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