Shell Beach

Pismo Beach

Photo by Dori Vogel Cirrincione
Photo by Dori Vogel Cirrincione
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Photo by Ann Sair
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Photo by Daria Hendricks
Photo by Ann Sair
Photo by Ann Sair
Photo by Shereen Ward
Photo by Shereen Ward

Popular places to visit

Margo Dodd Park

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.

Margo Dodd Park
Eldwayen Ocean Park

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.

Eldwayen Ocean Park
Pismo Beach Pier featuring fishing as well as a small group of people

Pismo Beach Pier

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.

Pismo Beach Pier
Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove

5/5(1 review)

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.

Monarch Butterfly Grove
Pismo Preserve

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.

Pismo Preserve
Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pirates Cove during your trip to Pismo Beach? Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Pirates Cove

Things to do

No other surf school even comes close.

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

S$212
per adult
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
Paso Robles: Cass Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

S$114
per adult
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour

Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour

S$84
per adult
Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure

S$45
per traveller
San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo

S$26
per adult
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

S$26
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
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Top hotels in Shell Beach

Shell Beach Inn
Shell Beach Inn
2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (374 reviews)
"Very cute property! The rooms were very well appointed. They even gave us a little cooler full of ice because there is no ice machine. The only thing we didn’t like was the extremely squeaky bed that had a big dent in the middle! They should put in platform bed frames and get rid of those old metal ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

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Shell Beach Inn
Shore Cliff Hotel
Shore Cliff Hotel
3 out of 5
2555 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is S$341 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
S$341
18 Jun - 19 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,360 reviews)
"Ladies preparing breakfast and maintaining the breakfast area were great!"

Reviewed on 12 Jun, 2025

Shore Cliff Hotel
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,543 reviews)
"Room was amazing and the staff was so friendly. Definitely staying again."

Reviewed on 14 Jun, 2025

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Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,061 reviews)
"Upon check-in you need to give them the credit card you used on here for possible later fees. I didn't have it (I bring cash on vacations), so my family had to offer up theirs. Beyond that first hour headache, everything else was pretty good. The towels and shower stuff had to be rearranged to be ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun, 2025

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Edgewater Inn And Suites
Spyglass Inn
Spyglass Inn
3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is S$308 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
S$308
17 Jun - 18 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,175 reviews)
"Short and sweet family vacation!"

Reviewed on 12 Jun, 2025

Spyglass Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3 out of 5
1845 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$234 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$234
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,517 reviews)
"Excellent service from check IN to check OUT. Room was upgraded and that was great. I would have loved to been able to access the balcony, but due to renovations I could not. However, that did not affect the stay."

Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Shell Beach

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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.

Saint Andrews
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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.

South Palisades
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Pismo Heights

Though Pismo Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Surf Shop and Pismo Beach Pier.

Pismo Heights
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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.

Sunset Palisades
Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

4/5(15 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Pismo Beach

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