Places to stay in Shell Beach, California

Pismo Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California. Places to eat in the region include Pezzulo's Ristorante, and Cracked Crab.

If you are travelling in the area, Shell Beach is located close to Dolphin Bay Hotel, Foothill Baptist Church, Ruda Canyon, Paulding Middle School and Bellevue Santa Fe Charter School.

The center of Shell Beach ( which is at is longitude -120°40'10.308 and latitude 35°9'16.2 ) is located 2 miles away from Pismo Beach, 4 miles away from Grover Beach, 5 miles away from Avila Beach and 5 miles away from Oceano.

Available Shell Beach lodging

We currently have 10 accommodations in and around Shell Beach.

Shell Beach Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Photograph of WorldMark Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

WorldMark Pismo Beach

Approx 3 miles away in Pismo Beach:

Escape to central California’s beautiful coast and enjoy a relaxing stay at WorldMark Pismo Beach, just steps from the beach and Pismo Beach Pier.

100 Ocean View Avenue

Pismo Beach, California

Hotels

Shell Beach Inn

Along California's Central Coast just minutes from Pismo Beach, the Shell Beach Inn, formerly the Shell Beach Motel, combines the charm of a European Inn with a fabulous beach location.

653 Shell Beach Road

Shell Beach, California

Hotels

Days Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Arroyo Grande:

A sunny California stay awaits at Days in by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach, off US-101 on Camino Mercado and 10 miles from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

555 Camino Mercado

Arroyo Grande, California

Hotels

Dolphin Bay Hotel

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa is an understated elegant blend of Contemporary and Mediterranean styles of architecture. Set on the bluffs above the beautiful coastline of central California/ this intimate resort blends comfort/ service and style to .....

2727 Shell Beach Road

Shell Beach, California

Hotels

Hampton Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Arroyo Grande:

The Hampton Inn and Suites hotel in Arroyo Grande, CA is near Pismo Beach, championship golfing and Edna Valley Wine Region. Enjoy free breakfast and WiFi..

1400 West Branch Street

Arroyo Grande, California

Motels

Shell Beach Motel

653 Shell Beach Road

Shell Beach, California

Ocean View Motel

Motel

1001 Shell Beach Road

Shell Beach, California

Shell Beach Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Campsite / RV Parks

Avila / Pismo Beach KOA

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Approx 4 miles away in San Luis Obispo:

The comforts of a small beachside town await you at the Avila/Pismo Beach KOA. The temperate weather means campers may enjoy the nearby trails and pet-friendly bike path year-round.

7075 Ontario Road

San Luis Obispo, California

Campsite / RV Parks

Le Sage Riviera

Approx 4 miles away in Grover Beach:

Le Sage Riviera RV Park is close to San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach and other great coastal California towns.

319 North Highway 1

Grover Beach, California

Campsite / RV Parks

Grand Avenue MH Park

Approx 5 miles away in Grover Beach:

1168 Grand Avenue

Grover Beach, California

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Things to see and do, places to eat in Shell Beach

Cracked Crab

Cracked Crab ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 751 Price Street, Pismo Beach, 2 miles from the center of Shell Beach. The Cracked Crab seafood restaurant was founded in Pismo Beach, CA in 1999 by Mike and Kathy Lee. www.crackedcrab.com Link