Shell Beach
Pismo Beach
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Pismo Beach Pier
Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Shell Beach
Shell Beach Inn
The room was very nice clean. They have great towels lots of snacks, coffee chocolate popcorn, candy mints they have a fridge they have a microwave. They have a coffee pot nice bedding, extra blankets. A small ice chest in the room, wine glasses, coffee, cups wine opener, a desk if you wanna do some ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
The Palomar Inn
Very convenient to restaurants and the access to the beach
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Nice size room. Lovely view. Noisy aircon outlet from next room prevented having balcony door open overnight.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
We stayed here with our two kids in the one bedroom suite downstairs. The place was very spacious and clean but old. It had a very strong smell of cleaner and there’s no AC in the bedroom. The small kitchen has a toaster, utensils, plates, bowls, dish soap, and paper towels. The mini fridge is great ...
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Hotel was a 5 minute drive from Pismo Beach. Rooms were clean and staff was amazing. Cant beat location, price and service.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Madonna Inn
It was a lot better than I had expected. The pool is gorgeous, the steak house was amazing, and the rooms were cool. The whole place was beautiful. Will be coming back for sure.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shell Beach
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.
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.
Downtown Pismo Beach
While visiting Downtown Pismo Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop.
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.
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 Avila Valley Barn.
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.
