Shell Beach

Pismo Beach

A coastal landscape with rocky outcrops in the water, a distant mountain range, and a clear sky.
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
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Shell Beach

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
Eldwayen Ocean Park

Eldwayen Ocean Park

Learn about the local history of Pismo Beach with a stop at Eldwayen Ocean Park. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Eldwayen Ocean Park
Pismo Beach Pier

Pismo Beach Pier

Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.

Pismo Beach Pier
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Pismo Beach Premium Outlets

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets during your trip to Pismo Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove

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
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The Spa at Dolphin Bay

You can take time to visit The Spa at Dolphin Bay during your travels to Pismo Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

The Spa at Dolphin Bay

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 $194
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
No other surf school even comes close.

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

CA $187
per adult
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
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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
The price is CA $129 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
CA $129
CA $147 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (629 reviews)
"Kept up and had a nice patio as well!"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

The Palomar Inn
Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
The price is CA $253 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
CA $253
CA $290 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (509 reviews)
"The place is great. Perfect location. Only gripe I have is our keys stopped working the second day. Texted the staff (because no one was in the office). They tried to get us to use the app but it would not work. Someone said thanks for letting them know and they will look into it. Still haven’t heard ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Shell Beach Inn
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $234 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
CA $234
CA $268 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
includes taxes & 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,040 reviews)
"the location by the beach was its key feature. Nice pool also with hot tub. The rooms were dated and need a refresh. The grab and go breakfast was not advertised as such. The front desk people were not terribly enthusiastic. A good place for one night but I would not stay there for a longer ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $355 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
CA $355
CA $407 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
includes taxes & 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,632 reviews)
"Room was roomy, clean and comfortable. The restaurant Westerly was right next door and very good!! The pillows were to die for too!"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Spyglass Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is CA $164 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
CA $164
CA $205 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,923 reviews)
"Clean rooms and Breakfast were great! Staff was friendly and very helpful. The only complaint I have is that noise the weekend of June 19-21st was so noisy in the evening when the families with the baseball players returned in the evening, they were very inconsiderate when it came to making loud ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
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 CA $200 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
CA $200
CA $263 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,442 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay in SLO. Beautiful rooms, Every room is like a little suite. Wine in the eyeing and great breakfast. Dog friendly, our dog even received a welcome box with different dogs things. If you don't want to go out and eat, they have a barbecue with hamburgers etc most nights. Great ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
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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.

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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.
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.
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.

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.

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