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 Qatar Airways. 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 Fullerton, expect to pay about $45 for a 6h 21m 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. From San Jose, the bus ride to Shell Beach takes 378 km and will cost you around $116. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 435 km.

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 Qatar Airways. 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 Fullerton, expect to pay about $45 for a 6h 21m 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. From San Jose, the bus ride to Shell Beach takes 378 km and will cost you around $116. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 435 km.

Airlines serving Shell Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,605 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,795 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (309 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, 381 reviews)
$194+
Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1140 reviews)
$228+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 953 reviews)
$162+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1856 reviews)
$160+
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Good (7.9, 528 reviews)
$162+
Mission Inn San Luis Obispo
2 stars
Good (7.4, 681 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.