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
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.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shell Beach. The train journey from Shell Beach to Los Angeles takes 4h 45m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $49 for a 4h 58m trip.
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 Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Shell Beach. From San Jose, the bus ride to Shell Beach takes 378 km and will cost you around $152. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $192 for a journey of 435 km.
Airlines serving Shell Beach
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
Hiring a car in Shell Beach
Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.26 and $29.68.