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About the Hotel

653 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, California, United States, 93449
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Rooms and Amenities

Shell Beach Inn has ten guest rooms, each with Modern Industrial decor and California coast touches. Room options include king, queen, double, and two-bed rooms. Rooms include cable TV with HBO, Disney, and ESPN, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, free Wi-Fi, USB phone chargers, and magnifying mirrors. Some rooms have patios and pool views. All rooms have air conditioning and parquet floors, as well as private bathrooms with walk-in showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers. Select rooms feature a tea/coffee maker, minibar, sitting area, dining table, dressing area, garden furniture, cookware, and kitchen utensils. Suites add living rooms, full kitchens with stovetops, refrigerators, kitchenware, and ovens. Certain double rooms feature a fireplace.

Things to do

The Shell Beach Inn features a seasonally heated outdoor swimming pool and free parking. The inn is a short walk from several local restaurants and a paved bike path. Central Coast Outdoors (888-873-5610) offers day trips. Guests can see coastal wildlife, including sea otters, seals, dolphins, and gray whales, from a nearby park and gazebo overlooking the ocean. A stairway provides access to a secluded beach with tide pools and rock caves. Other activities include drive-on sand dunes, surfing, kayaking, hiking, and antique shopping. Rent the entire 10-room Inn for events.

Location Highlights

Shell Beach Inn is a short walk from the Pacific Ocean. It is five minutes from Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, and 15 minutes from San Luis Obispo. Landmarks nearby include Margo Dodd Park (0.5 km), Dinosaur Caves Park (0.5 km), and Monarch Butterfly Grove (1 km). San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 20 km away. It is a short distance from a revitalized downtown area. Major archaeological sites are located in this area and that of Sunset Palisades.

Nearby Activities

Guests can walk to Margo Dodd Park (0.5 km) and Dinosaur Caves Park (0.5 km). A nearby park has ocean views, a gazebo, recreation areas, and bicycle parking. Pismo Beach Dunes, three miles from the inn, offers ATV rentals and horseback riding. Central Coast wineries are within driving distance. Golf courses are within a 35-minute drive, including Cypress Ridge (805-474-7979) and Laguna Lake (805-781-7309).

Hotel Services

Shell Beach Inn provides concierge service and luggage storage. Cable TV with HBO, Disney, and ESPN is available. Free Wi-Fi is accessible. Daily housekeeping and pool towels are provided. USB phone chargers are available. The accommodation offers a concierge service and luggage storage space for guests

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe King Suite
2 persons
72 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Heating
King Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Room One Queen or One Double
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Queen Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Pismo Beach 2.9 km
Airports
San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 16.4 km
Santa Maria Public (SMX) 42.4 km
Train
Grover Beach Amtrak 5.3 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Poolside snack bar

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

653 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, California, United States, 93449
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653 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, California, United States, 93449
Nearby
Park
Dinosaur Caves Park
540 m
Park
Margo Dodd Park
540 m
Restaurants
F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House
2.9 km
750 Mattie Road
Zorro's Cafe & Cantina
250 m
927 Shell Beach Rd
Cape Cod Eatery and Tap House
380 m
1127 Shell Beach Rd
Sando's Deli
410 m
1255 Shell Beach Rd
Seaside Cafe & Bakery
410 m
1327 Shell Beach Road
Shell Beach Brew House
530 m
1527 Shell Beach Road
Mei's Chinese Restaurant
680 m
1759 Shell Beach Rd
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:30
Check-out
from 06:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
10

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