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Our top choices for Shell Beach hotels

Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Shell Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (457 reviews)
"Very great time and clean and tidy rooms 👌 staff was amazing in accommodating and perfectly located close to a park and beautiful view."
United States
Chad
Shell Beach Inn
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Restaurant
The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn
2.0 star property
Shell Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (585 reviews)
"The room were okay. "
United States
Amol
The price is ￥10,440
￥14,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
The Palomar Inn
Comfort King Suite - No Pets, Non-Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
28.8 km from Shell Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (996 reviews)
"GREAT PLACE TO STAY"
United States
rob
The price is ￥11,445
￥13,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
Reception
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
2.0 star property
28.7 km from Shell Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,035 reviews)
"Great view of the ocean, and very walkable around the area. Great coffee shops! Would stay there again "
United States
Fortino Arturo
The price is ￥10,065
￥11,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
Reception
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
12.1 km from Shell Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,195 reviews)
"Clean, shopping center close by. Family friendly. "
United States
LUIS
The price is ￥8,938
￥12,039 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Restaurant
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
3.0 star property
29.3 km from Shell Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (46 reviews)
"Room was great and the staff were extremely courteous and helpful! Can't wait to stay there again."
United States
John
The price is ￥17,867
￥20,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Aerial view
Apple Farm

Apple Farm

Apple Farm
3.5 star property
15.2 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,584 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and a wonderful staff."
United States
Nadia
Apple Farm
Exterior
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
2.5 star property
28.5 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (489 reviews)
"Clean room location friendly staff"
United States
Rhonda
The price is ￥10,972
￥12,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
Lobby
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
2.5 star property
6.6 km from Shell Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,175 reviews)
"Convenient location; close to shopping and enjoyed the decor"
United States
Loretta
The price is ￥13,357
￥15,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Courtyard
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,181 reviews)
"This place was so cute and beautiful."
United States
Mose
The price is ￥18,236
￥20,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Bar (on property)
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3.5 star property
11.6 km from Shell Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,289 reviews)
"Nice hotel and lovely staff."
United States
Amrendra Kumar
The price is ￥17,557
￥19,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
13.3 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,153 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Robert
The price is ￥11,226
￥12,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
2.5 star property
29 km from Shell Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Room was clean, place was quiet and breakfast was good. Plenty of options and the staff was maintaining food items stocked."
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥18,331
￥20,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
Meeting facility
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach, 3 km from Shell Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,623 reviews)
"Great place to stay. We really enjoyed the location "
United States
Shelli
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Property entrance
Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn
3.5 star property
5.9 km from Shell Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay-room was clean-lobby was cozy and the entire place has tons of character!! "
United States
Alfredo
Avila Village Inn
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3.0 star property
15 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,831 reviews)
"Clean rooms and very nice staff"
United States
Ana
The price is ￥17,905
￥20,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi
The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay
2.0 star property
28.5 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Check in was wonderful, room was spotless!"
United States
Darlene
The price is ￥11,542
￥13,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
The Landing at Morro Bay
Terrace/patio
Ocean Palms Motel

Ocean Palms Motel

Ocean Palms Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach, 3.6 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
" Clean room and helpful staff. Walkable distance to Pismo beach and restaurant. "
United States
Vinayaka
The price is ￥9,261
￥14,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Ocean Palms Motel
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa
3.0 star property
28.3 km from Shell Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"The staff was really friendly and there was a microwave in the lobby after hours. "
United States
Andy
The price is ￥10,578
￥12,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Hotel Avisa
Exterior
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
1.7 km from Shell Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,370 reviews)
"Perfect stay "
United States
Nishant
The price is ￥19,057
￥21,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Spyglass 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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Where to stay in Shell Beach

Find the best Shell Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Shell Beach
Learn more about Shell Beach
Pismo Beach
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Downtown Pismo Beach

While visiting Downtown Pismo Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop.

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.

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.

855634304

If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

10/10 Excellent
"All for the above and nice and quiet. Good staff when checked in? And checked out thank you "
Felipe 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Spyglass Inn

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Shell Beach?
Shell Beach is a neighborhood that travelers like for its beaches. Consider a visit to Eldwayen Ocean Park as part of your Shell Beach travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Shell Beach?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Shell Beach Inn is the highest ranked property in Shell Beach. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is The Palomar Inn.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Shell Beach area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Pismo Beach, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 30 Shell Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shell Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Shell Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Shell Beach?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Shell Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What are the top things to see and do in Shell Beach?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Shell Beach with a visit to Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park. A visit to Eldwayen Ocean Park is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Shell Beach include Pismo Preserve, The Spa at Dolphin Bay, and Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop. Sans Liege Wines and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Pismo Beach.

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