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.

When to visit Shell Beach

Shell Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shell Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 centre.

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 $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $64 for a 4h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shell Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 248 km from Shell Beach. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, 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 $176. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $197 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 centre.

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 $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $64 for a 4h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shell Beach is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 248 km from Shell Beach. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, 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 $176. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $197 for a journey of 435 km.

Airlines serving Shell Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,802 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,593 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,325 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (309 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Okay (8 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

Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$347+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$245+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$242+
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$246+
Hotel Calle Joaquin
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$143+

Hiring a car in Shell Beach

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Shell Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.89 and $25.19.

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Shell Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.89 and $25.19.