Shell Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Dori Vogel Cirrincione
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Photo by Daria Hendricks
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Popular places to visit

Margo Dodd Park

Margo Dodd Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Margo Dodd Park, a lovely green space in Pismo Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside 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
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
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
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$1,689
per traveller
Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour
Paso Robles: Wine Country Sightseeing Tour by Sidecar

Paso Robles: Wine Country Sightseeing Tour by Sidecar

AU$80
per adult
Paso Robles: Wine Country Sightseeing Tour by Sidecar
Paso Robles: Cass Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

Paso Robles: Cass Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

AU$169
per adult
Paso Robles: Cass Winery Tour with Wine Tasting
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure

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

Taste of SLO - Downtown Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks

AU$272
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taste of SLO - Downtown Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks
Self-Guided Wine Tasting Audio Tour in Paso Robles CA

Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Paso Robles CA

AU$64
per traveller
Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Paso Robles CA
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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$254 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$254
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (344 reviews)
"conveniently located charming boutique facility."

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Shell Beach Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$212 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$212
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (1,481 reviews)
"Don’t let the outside fool you Rooms are nice and big Clean Good for families Awesome free breakfast!!"

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Cottage Inn By The Sea
3 out of 5
2351 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$233 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Loved the grounds and the fire pits! Too bad no restaurant close by."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Spyglass Inn
Spyglass Inn
3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$217 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,130 reviews)
"Beautiful property"

Reviewed on 5 Feb. 2025

Spyglass Inn
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$180 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (1,739 reviews)
"We had an amazing experience here! This hotel is within walking distance to everything. The staff were so kind and friendly!"

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Madonna Inn
Madonna Inn
3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is AU$291 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$291
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,119 reviews)
"Favorite hotel ever!! Such a fun property! Try the pink champagne cake, it’s divine 💕"

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Madonna Inn
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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 Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Pier.

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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