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
€93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shell Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
€93
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 centre. The shortest flight to Shell Beach from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 19h 32m.

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 €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about €39 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 154 miles 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 235 miles and will cost you around €108. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about €121 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 centre. The shortest flight to Shell Beach from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 19h 32m.

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 €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about €39 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 154 miles 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 235 miles and will cost you around €108. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about €121 for a journey of 270 miles.

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 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)
€213+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€151+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€149+
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€151+
Hotel Calle Joaquin
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€88+

Hiring a car in Shell Beach

Expect to pay €0.97 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 €11.60 and €15.46.

Expect to pay €0.97 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 €11.60 and €15.46.