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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property
Shell Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (444)
The price is $139
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Shell Beach Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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When is the best time to visit Shell Beach?

Our prices for hotels in Shell Beach are cheapest in January
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Top landmarks in Shell Beach

Another beautiful overlook along the Pacific coastline.
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Margo Dodd Park

4.1/5 (120 reviews)
Margo Dodd Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Shell Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.
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The high tide tonight at Shell Beach gave us quite a show. There was a large pod of dolphins off shore and birds flying and diving into the water everywhere; the Pelicans were my favorite to watch. Usually we come here during low tide to explore the pools, but this was a different experience and one not to be missed.
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Eldwayen Ocean Park

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Eldwayen Ocean Park— just one of the monuments in Shell Beach.
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Apple Farm

Apple Farm

10/10 Excellent
"Easy check-in and check-out, the welcome cookies are delicious, and the room was spotless."
Maria 1-night trip
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Apple Farm
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What's Shell Beach Like?

In Shell Beach, you can easily get to the beach. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park. There's plenty more to see, including Eldwayen Ocean Park.

How to Get to Shell Beach

Flying to:

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Shell Beach
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Shell Beach

Things to See and Do in and around Shell Beach

Things to See near Shell Beach:

  • Eldwayen Ocean Park (0.3 mi/0.4 km away)
  • Pismo Beach Pier (2 mi/3.3 km away)
  • Pismo State Beach (2.5 mi/4 km away)
  • Avila Hot Springs (2.5 mi/4 km away)
  • North Beach Campground (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)

Things to Do near Shell Beach:

  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)
  • Central Coast Aquarium (4 mi/6.4 km away)
  • Avila Beach Golf Resort (4.2 mi/6.8 km away)
  • Avila Valley Barn (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Pismo Beach?

  • Hottest months: September, August, July, October (average 66°F)
  • Coldest months: February, January, December, March (average 53°F)
  • Rainiest months: January, December, March, February (average 3 inches of rainfall)

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