Shell Beach Travel Guide

Pismo Beach
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Popular places to visit

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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
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Pismo Beach Pier

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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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Monarch Butterfly Grove

5/5(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
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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
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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
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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

Things to do

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Big Sur Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Rp208.611
Per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Big Sur Tour: Self-Guided Drive
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Half-Day (4 Hours) Pedego Electric Bike Rental Pismo Beach

Rp1.855.560
Per adult
Half-Day (4 Hours) Pedego Electric Bike Rental Pismo Beach
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1-Hour Pedego Electric Bike Rental Pismo Beach

Rp695.835
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Pedego Electric Bike Rental Pismo Beach
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The Pismo Beach Prowl Scavenger Hunt

Rp417.501
Per adult
The Pismo Beach Prowl Scavenger Hunt
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Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour

Rp541.205
Per adult
Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour
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Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons

Rp1.552.331
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons
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Top hotels in Shell Beach

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
2 out of 5
210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is Rp1.090.656 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
Rp1.090.656
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Location was excellent! We enjoyed the size of the room and the pool and hot tub! Front desk was super friendly and helpful. Believe his name was Jacob."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
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 Rp3.227.780 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
Rp3.227.780
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
"the woman who takes care of your plants, whose name i forgot to get, ws very pleasant and we shared plant talk together. she was very nice!!!"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Shell Beach Inn
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is Rp2.580.570 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
Rp2.580.570
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,111 reviews)
Family Friendly Fun
"Quiet, clean, and friendly with a nice view!! We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach
Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach
2.5 out of 5
555 Camino Mercado, Arroyo Grande, CA
The price is Rp1.282.191 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
Rp1.282.191
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Arroyo Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the convenient parking in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (163 reviews)
"Great overnight stay which was safe and close to the highway"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is Rp3.295.093 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
Rp3.295.093
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,180 reviews)
"Great place to stay and a beautiful location."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is Rp3.716.670 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
Rp3.716.670
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,310 reviews)
"A very beautiful and relaxing location…."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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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(15 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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