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 romantic 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 Beach Premium Outlets
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets during your stay in 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 seaside 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: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shell Beach
Shell Beach Inn
It is a very quaint place. Nice personal atmosphere with clean rooms and spectacular service. This is now my go to place to stay when I visit. If there was a way to give more than 5 stars I would. Very convenient to a liquor store and a few shops.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Amazing staff, great room, perfect view. We had a great stay!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Staff was nice. Condition was a little bit worn. Rooms are not sound proof at all. Breakfast was pastry and bananas. Great location, stairs to the beach and only a few hundred yards to the pier.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Room was clean and very spacious
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Overall the hotel was great. The room was beautiful and very clean. The staff were very nice and welcoming. The hotel was also just beautiful overall. The only downside would be the continental breakfast. I would say their breakfast was about a 3/5.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Madonna Inn
Amenities and staff were wonderful.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 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
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.
Downtown Pismo Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.
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 Surf Shop.
Sunset Palisades
While Sunset Palisades isn't home to many top sights, Avila Hot Springs and Avila Valley Barn are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pacific Estates
Though Pacific Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Monarch Butterfly Grove.
