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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shell Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shell Beach

Shell Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States.

When to visit Shell Beach

Shell Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$269
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shell Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$269
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shell Beach

Plane

When flying to Shell Beach, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shell Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 248 km from Shell Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Shell Beach, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shell Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 248 km from Shell Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Shell Beach

SBPSan Luis Obispo County
SBASanta Barbara
BFLBakersfield Meadows Field

Airlines serving Shell Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,898 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,436 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,730 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,026 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,242 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shell Beach

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Shell Beach Inn and The Palomar Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shell Beach

Most booked hotels in Shell Beach

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$263+
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Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$285+
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Apple Farm Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$264+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Hiring a car in Shell Beach

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Shell Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.89 and $25.18.

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Shell Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.89 and $25.18.

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