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
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
$85 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$97 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (653 reviews)
"We stay here every trip! Love it!"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

The Palomar Inn
Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
$189 nightly
The price is $216 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$216 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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. ...
Shell Beach Inn
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
$149 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$169 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
$161 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$184 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 ...
Spyglass Inn
Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

3 out of 5
2555 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
$246 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$281 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,308 reviews)
"We had such a great time. It is a bird sanctuary so a lot of bird poop outside."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Pacific Point Resort
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
$129 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
$148 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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! (2,048 reviews)
"It good depending what room you get"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
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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
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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, Pismo Beach Surf Shop and Price Anniversary House are some notable places to visit nearby.

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If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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