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
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shell Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$160
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 Thrifty and Dollar, 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airlines serving Shell Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,999 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,948 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,388 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,825 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,376 reviews)
Avianca
Good (3,020 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,983 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,659 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (540 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (5,243 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

Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$258+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$172+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$198+
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$245+
Hotel Calle Joaquin
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$120+

Hiring a car in Shell Beach

Expect to pay $1.49 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 $17.77 and $23.70.

Expect to pay $1.49 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 $17.77 and $23.70.