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, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. 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 Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Burbank, expect to pay about $43 for a 5h 00m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shell Beach. From San Jose, the bus ride to Shell Beach takes 235 miles and will cost you around $116. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 270 miles.

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, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. 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 Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Burbank, expect to pay about $43 for a 5h 00m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shell Beach. From San Jose, the bus ride to Shell Beach takes 235 miles and will cost you around $116. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airlines serving Shell Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,668 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,961 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,646 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,330 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (776 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,791 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 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, 382 reviews)
$194+
Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1136 reviews)
$223+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 950 reviews)
$160+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1857 reviews)
$164+
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Good (7.9, 529 reviews)
$170+
Mission Inn San Luis Obispo
2 stars
Good (7.5, 679 reviews)
$80+

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.