The average price of a 7-day trip to Shell Beach is $2,044 for a solo traveler, $3,671 for a couple, and $6,882 for a family of 4. Shell Beach hotels range from $83 to $379 per night with an average of $119, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $700 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are between $576 and $815 per person for economy flights and $1,807 to $2,557 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $66 to $124 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Shell Beach, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SBA and stay in a Shell Beach hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 13th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shell Beach is usually late January.
Average Shell Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shell Beach for a week is $1,385-$3,049($198-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $717 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $146 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $200 to $244 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shell Beach for a week is $2,616-$4,830($374-$690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,434 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $146 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $200 to $244 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shell Beach for a week is $4,460-$8,536($637-$1,219 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,868 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $292 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $300 to $366 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shell Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shell Beach? The cheapest trip to Shell Beach is about $148 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $72.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Shell Beach for a week is $1,039-$2,358($148-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $717 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $83 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shell Beach for a week is $1,646-$3,516($235-$502 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,434 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $83 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shell Beach for a week is $3,292-$6,552($470-$936 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,868 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $166 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Shell Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shell Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shell Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shell Beach for a week is $3,129-$11,939($447-$1,706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $273 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $885 to $1,628 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $379 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shell Beach for a week is $4,938-$15,478($705-$2,211 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $546 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,770 to $3,256 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $379 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shell Beach for a week is $9,876-$25,916($1,411-$3,702 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $528 to $1,092 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,540 to $6,512 for first class
Lodging: $440 to $758 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,120 to $1,960 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shell Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shell Beach is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shell Beach due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Shell Beach Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Shell Beach hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Shell Beach.
Flight Costs to Shell Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $815 average in late July to a low of $576 in late January. Median flight price is $527. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shell Beach our data includes 291 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shell Beach from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,991 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Salt Lake City International (SLC) in Salt Lake City, UT (the United States) at an average of just $189.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Shell Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $240, so you can easily save about 42% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Shell Beach can easily cost $470 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $945 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.