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Your Shell Beach Vacation

Book a Shell Beach vacation package and enjoy the charms of this neighborhood from dawn till dusk. From its nature and views to its distinct vibe and personality, there are lots of fantastic reasons to visit Shell Beach. Wondering what to see and do during your trip to Shell Beach? Nearby attractions such as Pismo Beach Pier, Monarch Butterfly Grove and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets are good places to start. Whatever your dream Shell Beach vacation looks like, you can turn it into reality with Expedia.

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  • Front of property
    Jun 27 - Jul 2

    Aloha Inn + Flight

    Arroyo Grande
    5 nights
    2.0 star property
    8.0/10 - Very Good (1,003 reviews)
    "The smell in the room made me sick. I was sick for about a month following the trip"
    Reviewed May 21, 2026
    Roundtrip • San Francisco (SFO) - San Luis Obispo (SBP)
    SFO - SBP • Nonstop SBP - SFO • Nonstop
    $659
    $503
    per traveler
    found 2 days ago
    Aloha Inn
  • Exterior
    Jun 27 - Jul 2

    Spyglass Inn + Flight

    Pismo Beach
    5 nights
    3.0 star property
    8.8/10 - Excellent (1,567 reviews)
    "Very disappointed in room. Ended up in below parking lot level room with view of car tires. Thought I paid for partial ocean view. When checked in they told me for extra $50 a night I could have different room. Plenty of other hotels for the price."
    Reviewed May 21, 2026
    Roundtrip • San Francisco (SFO) - San Luis Obispo (SBP)
    SFO - SBP • Nonstop SBP - SFO • Nonstop
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    $1,233
    $889
    per traveler
    found 2 days ago
    Spyglass Inn
  • 2 Queen Designer | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
    Jun 27 - Jul 2

    Hotel Avanti + Flight

    Santa Maria
    5 nights
    2.5 star property
    8.8/10 - Excellent (358 reviews)
    "Property and room looked clean. The only thing is that the room is very small and not a fan of the restroom sliding door."
    Reviewed May 12, 2026
    Roundtrip • San Francisco (SFO) - San Luis Obispo (SBP)
    SFO - SBP • Nonstop SBP - SFO • Nonstop
    $712
    $533
    per traveler
    found 2 days ago
    Hotel Avanti
  • Beach nearby
    Jun 27 - Jul 2

    Dune Surfer Inn + Flight

    Oceano
    5 nights
    2.0 star property
    9.0/10 - Wonderful (222 reviews)
    "REALLY friendly staff. Comfortable sleep and everything we needed."
    Reviewed May 18, 2026
    Roundtrip • San Francisco (SFO) - San Luis Obispo (SBP)
    SFO - SBP • Nonstop SBP - SFO • Nonstop
    $898
    $678
    per traveler
    found 2 days ago
    Dune Surfer Inn
  • Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Room #6) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
    Jul 3 - Jul 7

    The Inn at Zaca Creek + Flight

    Buellton
    4 nights
    3.5 star property
    9.6/10 - Exceptional (141 reviews)
    "The inn at Zaca Creek was special. We booked room 6 to stay and visit nearby Solvang with our college-age kids. The inn has all of the modern luxury amenities you want but delivered with the feel of a rustic, ancient roadhouse. The beds were plush and the bathroom was awesome. We loved the rain shower and waking up to espresso coffee in the room. The Tavern was also special. We sat outside one night at a cushy, enclosed corner table with a gentle fire pit in the middle that was perfect for the..."
    Reviewed May 15, 2026
    Roundtrip • Denver (DEN) - Santa Barbara (SBA)
    DEN - SBA • Nonstop SBA - DEN • Nonstop
    $1,147
    $884
    per traveler
    found 1 day ago
    The Inn at Zaca Creek

Where to stay in Shell Beach

Find the best Shell Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Shell Beach
Pismo Beach Sunrise

Downtown Pismo Beach

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
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.

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$79 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$90 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
7.4/10 Good! (613 reviews)
"Lovely location. Nice bathroom but the mattress is horrible I could feel the springs in some spots"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

The Palomar Inn
Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$159 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$182 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (497 reviews)
"Great Experience. Will stay again."

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Shell Beach Inn
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$139 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$159 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,965 reviews)
"My first time staying here. I must say its a great location. Walking distance to downtown pismo. Walking distance to the beach. The room was clean and spacious. I paid for beach view and it was more of side view. It still was a nice view. I'd stay here again."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Shell Beach

Margo Dodd Park

Margo Dodd Park

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 romantic area.

Margo Dodd Park
Pismo Beach Pier

Pismo Beach Pier

Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.

Pismo Beach Pier
Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Monarch Butterfly Grove, a lovely green space in Pismo Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Monarch Butterfly Grove

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
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
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