Shell Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Dori Vogel Cirrincione
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Popular places to visit

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 family-friendly area.

Margo Dodd Park
Pismo Beach Pier showing fishing as well as a small group of people

Pismo Beach Pier

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

3/5(1 review)

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
Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pirates Cove during your trip to Pismo Beach? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Pirates Cove
Pismo Preserve

Pismo Preserve

You can take time to visit Pismo Preserve during your travels to Pismo Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Pismo Preserve
Price Anniversary House

Price Anniversary House

Learn about the local history of Pismo Beach when you take a trip to Price Anniversary House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Price Anniversary House

Activities

Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour

Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour

AU$56
per traveller
Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour
No other surf school even comes close.

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

AU$173
per adult
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour

Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour

AU$103
per adult
Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

AU$142
per adult
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure

AU$56
per traveller
San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure
Taste of SLO - Downtown Walking Food Tour

SLO Downtown Hidden Gems Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks

AU$269
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
SLO Downtown Hidden Gems Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks
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Our pick of the best Shell Beach Hotel Deals

Shell Beach Inn
Shell Beach Inn
2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$314 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$314
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (357 reviews)
Great place for even the simple folk.
"I have a Traumatic Brain Injury. I gwt confused easily and forget things. The staff their made everything so easy and simple that I had a great and blessed stay. I highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Shell Beach Inn
The Palomar Inn
The Palomar Inn
2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$146 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (516 reviews)
"i love that they don’t charge deposit!!! and very friendly. let me check in early no fee !!"

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 2025

The Palomar Inn
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Cottage Inn By The Sea
3 out of 5
2351 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$349 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$349
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
"We would definitely come back to The Cottage Inn. A beautiful property, very dog friendly, great beds. I wish breakfast and parking weren’t extra."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is AU$272 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$272
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,060 reviews)
"We loved this property. Clean, safe & good amenities. The evening reception was great and the morning breakfast. All of the staff that we encountered were great."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$233 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (1,791 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and cordial."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$410 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$410
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,325 reviews)
Perfect location
"Staff was very friendly and accommodating, let me check in early, room was nice and very clean, perfect location right on the beach"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Shell Beach

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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
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South Palisades

While there might not be top attractions in South Palisades, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs.

South Palisades
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Pismo Heights

Though Pismo Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Pier and Price Anniversary House.

Pismo Heights
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Sunset Palisades

While Sunset Palisades isn't home to many top sights, Avila Hot Springs and Pirates Cove are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sunset Palisades
Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Pismo Beach

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