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 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Shell Beach include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Shell Beach departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shell Beach. The train journey from Shell Beach to Van Nuys takes 4h 34m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $36 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 248 km from Shell Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, 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 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Shell Beach include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Shell Beach departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shell Beach. The train journey from Shell Beach to Van Nuys takes 4h 34m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $36 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 248 km from Shell Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shell Beach.

Airlines serving Shell Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,552 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,933 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,749 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,534 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,328 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,782 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Okay (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shell Beach

Most booked hotels in Shell Beach

Shell Beach Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 380 reviews)
$182+
Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1140 reviews)
$254+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 954 reviews)
$162+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1848 reviews)
$162+
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Good (7.9, 527 reviews)
$163+
Mission Inn San Luis Obispo
2 stars
Good (7.4, 682 reviews)
$76+

Renting a car in Shell Beach

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.