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, 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 Burbank, expect to pay about $43 for a 5h 07m 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 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 10 km 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 Burbank, expect to pay about $43 for a 5h 07m 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 Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shell Beach.

Airlines serving Shell Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,778 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,321 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (785 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,759 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, 372 reviews)
$210+
Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1114 reviews)
$242+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 930 reviews)
$210+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1860 reviews)
$187+
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Excellent (8, 527 reviews)
$197+
Mission Inn San Luis Obispo
2 stars
Good (7.5, 682 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.