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title: "Shell Beach Inn, Pismo Beach (CA) | StayVersus"
description: "Shell Beach Inn in Pismo Beach (CA): rated 9.6 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Inn · ★★
# Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach, Pismo Beach (CA), United States

9.6 ·  Exceptional 5 reviews ·  4.8/5 on Google, 184 reviews ·  6.1 Location score
## About Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn is an inn in Shell Beach, Pismo Beach (CA), United States. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 across 5 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.9 km from the centre of Pismo Beach (CA). The nearest beach is 500 m away. The nearest airport, San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), is 9.3 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

653 SHELL BEACH ROAD [shellbeachinn.com](https://www.shellbeachinn.com/)

## Rating on Google

4.8/5

184 Google reviews

-   5★79%
-   4★16%
-   3★2%
-   2★2%
-   1★1%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.1**/10

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **11**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">500 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pismo Beach (CA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Avila Beach Sea Life Aquarium1.5 km

## Shell Beach Inn: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the inn's tours. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at inn to enhance your experience. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Shell Beach Inn. During your time at Shell Beach Inn, you'll be delighted by the unique privilege of accessing the secluded beach. Treat and spoil yourself by taking a trip to salon.

### Compare

## Compare Shell Beach Inn with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Shell Beach Inn

### How do guests rate Shell Beach Inn?

Shell Beach Inn has a guest rating of 9.6 out of 10 from 5 reviews, which is better than 70% of rated hotels in Pismo Beach (CA).

### Does Shell Beach Inn have a pool?

Yes, Shell Beach Inn has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Shell Beach Inn?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Shell Beach Inn from the airport?

The nearest airport, San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), is 9.3 km away in a straight line.

### Is Shell Beach Inn close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 500 m from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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