Shell Beach, CA

Pismo Beach

Shell Beach cliffs and Pacific Ocean at sunset.  Pismo Beach area, California Coastline
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.

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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
$121 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$139 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (460 reviews)
It is a very quaint place. Nice personal atmosphere with clean rooms and spectacular service. This is now my go to place to stay when I visit. If there was a way to give more than 5 stars I would. Very convenient to a liquor store and a few shops.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Shell Beach Inn
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
$129 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$148 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,213 reviews)
It was great

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
$91 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$104 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,678 reviews)
Amazing staff

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
$116 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$133 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,764 reviews)
Great value.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
$149 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$171 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,607 reviews)
Overall the hotel was great. The room was beautiful and very clean. The staff were very nice and welcoming. The hotel was also just beautiful overall. The only downside would be the continental breakfast. I would say their breakfast was about a 3/5.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
$169 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$192 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and 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! (1,362 reviews)
Amenities and staff were wonderful.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 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(396 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 The Spa at Dolphin Bay.

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 Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.

Pacific Estates


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