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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shell Beach to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Shell Beach

Shell Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shell Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Shell Beach include American Airlines, United Airlines and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Shell Beach departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shell Beach. The train journey from Shell Beach to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $58 for a 6h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shell Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 154 miles from Shell Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shell Beach.

Plane

When flying to Shell Beach, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Shell Beach include American Airlines, United Airlines and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Shell Beach departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shell Beach. The train journey from Shell Beach to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $58 for a 6h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shell Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 154 miles from Shell Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shell Beach.

Airlines serving Shell Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,687 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,985 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,410 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,047 reviews)
Finnair
Good (847 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,796 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,325 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (784 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,736 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (316 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

Shell Beach Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 371 reviews)
$205+
Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1115 reviews)
$269+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 930 reviews)
$205+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1861 reviews)
$195+
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Excellent (8, 526 reviews)
$197+
Mission Inn San Luis Obispo
2 stars
Good (7.5, 683 reviews)
$92+

Renting a car in Shell Beach

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Shell Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Shell Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17.