Shell Beach, California Travel Information

Central Coast: San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo County’s 3,316 square miles contain the Central Coast’s most varied terrain— from windswept beaches to interior lakes, from grass-covered rolling hills to meticulously tended farmlands... San Luis Obispo, CA

Grover Beach and Pismo Beach In the vicinity of Grover Beach and Pismo Beach, the foothills push westward and slope quickly to the ocean, forcing the highway seaward, within view of the resorts atop the bluffs overlooking the bea... Grover Beach, CA

Guadalupe Dunes Trail If the Southern California coast “ends” at the Santa Barbara County– San Luis Obispo County line—as many geographers and demographers have determined—the grand finale is something to behold. Bold clif... Guadalupe, CA

Mission San Luis Obispo This mission is no longer the remote outpost it was when Father Junipero Serra founded it in 1772. Three years before, Gaspar de Portola and his expedition had come through the area as they headed bac... San Luis Obispo, CA

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Worshipers overflow the church, spilling onto the staircase that descends into the city plaza. At the doorway, the priest stands with a young mother and father, holding their infant child. The baby, s... San Luis Obispo, CA

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The Shell Beach Bluffs Walking Path (Distance: 0.9 mi) The Shell Beach Bluffs Walking Path parallels the scalloped coastal cliffs 100 feet above Pirate's Cove, a clothing-optional white sand beach. From the trail are views of Cave Landing, a promontory wi...

Pismo Beach, CA - Hiking - length:2 mi

Shell Beach (Distance: 1.0 mi) Explore the sea caves and meander through the offshore rocks which are home to harbor seals, pelicans, cormorants, and gulls. This idyllic setting is the perfect sunset cruise.

Pismo Beach, CA - Sea Kayaking - length:4.4 mi

Pismo Pier (Distance: 1.9 mi) This long stretch of beach break split by the Pismo Beach Pier produces peaky left and rights, depending on swell direction. Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo County, Pismo Beach Pier is a huge ...

Pismo Beach, CA - Surfing - length:unknown

Oceano Campground to Gaviota State Park (Distance: 2.1 mi) The day is spent riding through inland valleys and over rolling hills. Scenery in the valleys ranges from fragrant groves of eucalyptus trees to massive farm fields. To challenge riders, the route cro...

Guadalupe, CA - Road Biking - length:61.6 mi

Chumash Park (Distance: 2.3 mi) Chumash Park in Pismo Beach is in a small forested canyon with majestic old oaks. Homes are built on the hillside ridges overlooking the canyon. The north-facing hillside is covered in oak trees. A se...

Pismo Beach, CA - Hiking - length:1 mi

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Pismo State Beach Pismo State Beach Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 1465 yards, par 27 3.9 miles from center of Shell Beach, California

Avila Beach Avila Beach Golf Resort Public, 18 holes 6500 yards, par 71 4.2 miles from center of Shell Beach, California

San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6740 yards, par 72 4.4 miles from center of Shell Beach, California

Laguna Lake Laguna Lake Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 1306 yards, par 30 7.4 miles from center of Shell Beach, California

Cypress Ridge Cypress Ridge Public, 18 holes 6803 yards, par 72 8.2 miles from center of Shell Beach, California

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