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
€94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shell Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
€94
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. The shortest flight to Shell Beach from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 18h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shell Beach. The train journey from Shell Beach to Van Nuys takes 4h 34m and costs around €35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about €42 for a 6h 21m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, 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 centre. The shortest flight to Shell Beach from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 18h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shell Beach. The train journey from Shell Beach to Van Nuys takes 4h 34m and costs around €35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about €42 for a 6h 21m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shell Beach.

Airlines serving Shell Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,330 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,775 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Good (7 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)
€248+
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)
€152+
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€152+
Hotel Calle Joaquin
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€89+

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 €11.54 and €15.39.

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 €11.54 and €15.39.