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
AED 369
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shell Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 369
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.

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 AED 154 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Burbank, expect to pay about AED 158 for a 5h 07m 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.

Plane

When flying to Shell Beach, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

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 AED 154 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Burbank, expect to pay about AED 158 for a 5h 07m 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.

Airlines serving Shell Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,730 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,517 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,325 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (771 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,772 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)
AED 960+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 593+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 596+
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 600+
Hotel Calle Joaquin
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
AED 349+

Hiring a car in Shell Beach

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53.