Our room was one step above being in a camping tent on the beach. Although the room is located in the most prime spot (just a few feet from beach) it's outdated decor and repair needs are most obvious. A toilet not bolted to the floor properly made for an E ticket ride. A real visit back to the 60's... More

I have stayed at this particular motel on many occasions in the last 15 years; it has steadily gone downhill every year until it has become marginally better than a flop house. In August of 2006, I booked a room for 4 nights. After arrival, I found that the card key didn't work, and they could not get it to... More

I called from the airport for instructions to get to the motel and was told to go to 981 Coast Blvd. At the airport taxi stand I was unfortunate enough to get a burly Russian guy who claimed he knew San Diego like the back of his hand as he has been driving taxis there for more then 7 years.... More

I had stayed earlier at the related La Jolla Cove Suites, and although the rooms there are a bit faded, the location can't be beat. On this trip, the Suites were full and they booked us into Shell Beach Motel. When we walked into the room, the stench was overpowering. It seemed a dog had urinated on the carpet and... More