Shell Beach Travel Guide
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 when you spend time 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 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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
Top hotels in Shell Beach
Shell Beach Inn
Comfy beds and great location
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Spyglass Inn
Great location!! Room was clean, bed comfortable. Patio and fireplace. We'd stay again! can't wait to go back!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
The staff is amazing and the amenities are perfect.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
We’ve been staying at Seacrest since the 90’s and that’s because their hospitality is above all other places we’ve stayed in the area.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Clean room, cute little area. Easy check in and front desk staff were very nice and helpful
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Edgewater Inn And Suites
The room was pretty clean and I do want to point out that the service all around was amazing. Every person I spoke with was very kind and helpful. The only down fall was that we were at the ground level and I’m assuming the building itself is fairly old. But you could very clearly hear the people ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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
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.
Pismo Heights
Though Pismo Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Pier and Price Anniversary House.
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.
Downtown Pismo Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
