Guidebook for Shell Beach
Arts & Culture
Clark Center for the Performing Arts
487 Fair Oaks AveSLO Regional Theater-Live Theater
Food Scene
Seaside Cafe & Bakery
1327 Shell Beach RdGreat coffee, smiling service, great baked goods.
Zorro's Cafe & Cantina
927 Shell Beach RdGreat food, fast and friendly service, outdoor seating
Spyglass Inn Restaurant
2703 Spyglass DrGreat food with a gorgeous view!
Steaming Bean
1651 Shell Beach RdExcellent espresso!
Iconic Steakhouse. Terrific food, great steaks, full bar, entertainment, trip-worthy lemonade, gift shop, TONS to look at. Outdoor seating during summer months.
31 locals recommend
F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House
750 Mattie RoadIconic Steakhouse. Terrific food, great steaks, full bar, entertainment, trip-worthy lemonade, gift shop, TONS to look at. Outdoor seating during summer months.
Kanpai Sushi
2665 Shell Beach RdGreat sushi!
SeaVenture Restaurant
100 Ocean View AveGreat seafood, romantic ambiance, lovely views.
Award winning clam chowder. Destination dining for serious chowder lovers, in a very casual cafe location.
83 locals recommend
Splash Café Pismo Beach
197 Pomeroy AveAward winning clam chowder. Destination dining for serious chowder lovers, in a very casual cafe location.
A one of a kind location. Quirky, iconic inn, great restaurant, fun clothing store, and bakery.
118 locals recommend
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna RdA one of a kind location. Quirky, iconic inn, great restaurant, fun clothing store, and bakery.
Drinks & Nightlife
Waterfront Restaurant and Bar. Great drinks, gorgeous views. Outdoor seating.
24 locals recommend
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
2757 Shell Beach RdWaterfront Restaurant and Bar. Great drinks, gorgeous views. Outdoor seating.
SCOTTYS BAR AND GRILL
750 Price StSports Bar. Great place to catch a game (or 3).
Sightseeing
Pismo Beach Pier
100 Pomeroy AveThe famous Morro Rock! Great beaches, quiet beach community with a fun shopping area.
142 locals recommend
Morro Rock
Coleman DriveThe famous Morro Rock! Great beaches, quiet beach community with a fun shopping area.
World Famous Hearst Castle! Jaw dropping architecture. Tours are filled with history and fascinating stories. Lovely drive to the castle.
327 locals recommend
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadWorld Famous Hearst Castle! Jaw dropping architecture. Tours are filled with history and fascinating stories. Lovely drive to the castle.
Parks & Nature
Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetSee thousands of Monarch Butterflies in a natural grove.
Dinosaur Caves Park
2701 Price StBig grassy lawns, stunning views, fun sea-themed playground.
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdExcellent hiking trails and beautiful beaches.
Pismo State Beach
Pismo State BeachThe last drive-on beach in California.
Entertainment & Activities
Avila Beach Whale Watching
Port San Luis PierFishing charters and whale watching.
HotShots Billiards & Family Entertainment
250 Pomeroy AveBillards parlor with food.
Beautiful farm with seasonal vegetables, pies, jams, pickled goods, etc. A fun place to visit with children.
144 locals recommend
Avila Valley Barn
560 Avila Beach DrBeautiful farm with seasonal vegetables, pies, jams, pickled goods, etc. A fun place to visit with children.
Hillside mineral spring hot tubs. Beautiful, wooded, serene place to relax in your own outdoor cedar tub. Great for couples and also for families. Spa and restaurant onsite.
105 locals recommend
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach DrHillside mineral spring hot tubs. Beautiful, wooded, serene place to relax in your own outdoor cedar tub. Great for couples and also for families. Spa and restaurant onsite.
Classic and hilarious, the Melodrama is a very fun way to spend an evening. Food and drinks available.
78 locals recommend
The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
1863 Front StClassic and hilarious, the Melodrama is a very fun way to spend an evening. Food and drinks available.
Skydive Pismo Beach
1700 Fountain AvenueBJ's ATV Rentals
197 W Grand AveShopping
Iconic Pismo Beach Surf shop. Clothing, surfboards, wetsuits, bathing suits, accessories, and gear.
Pancho's Surf Shop
181 Pomeroy AveIconic Pismo Beach Surf shop. Clothing, surfboards, wetsuits, bathing suits, accessories, and gear.
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
333 5 Cities DrOutlet shopping