Shell Beach

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.

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A rocky coastline with waves crashing against large boulders and cliffs.
Photo by Krystalvation
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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

CA $196
per adult
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $191 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
CA $191
CA $218 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & 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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (561 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the parking was ideal! We really enjoyed passing through Pismo Beach."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2026

Shell Beach Inn
The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach CA
The price is CA $94 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
CA $94
CA $108 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
includes taxes & 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 ...
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 CA $214 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
CA $214
CA $246 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & 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 ...
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Apple Farm

Apple Farm

3.5 out of 5
2015 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is CA $152 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
CA $152
CA $189 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
Apple Farm
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is CA $152 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
CA $152
CA $191 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & 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 ...
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is CA $283 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
CA $283
CA $325 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & 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. ...
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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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 State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop.
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.

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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 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, Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are some notable places to visit nearby.
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and rocky cliffs.
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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.

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