1515 Yscloskey Hwy, St Bernard, LA 70085, USA 
213 miles from Lake Charles, LA
Shell Beach is located in close proximity to New Orleans, which makes it a perfect place for a quick and cheap beach trip to relax and shake the city off without too many efforts and expenses. This scenic place offers peace, quiet, and beautiful views in every direction. It’s good for chilling out, sunbathing, boating, and fishing.
Location And Access
Shell Beach is located on the Gulf Outlet Canal near Lake Borgne, which is just 30 miles southeast of New Orleans. It takes about one hour to reach the beach from the city by car. Be aware that this area gets plenty of rain in August, so it’s better to plan your visit before or after this month.
Accommodation
There are no hotels or major development around, so Shell Beach is usually considered for day trips. Nevertheless, if you wish to stay longer, you can find some rental options on Airbnb. Moreover, you can also camp at campgrounds or RV parks nearby.
Beach Access
Despite its name, Shell Beach isn’t actually a beach and is rather for boating and fishing than swimming. There are many fishing boats on the water and you can often see fishermen doing their job on the shore. Nevertheless, many people do enjoy sunbathing and swimming here. The beach is formed by the Gulf Waters and is actually an inland lagoon. In summer, the water warms to a comfortable temperature, making it enjoyable to swim.
Fort Proctor
From Shell Beach, you can see Fort Proctor or reach it by boat. It sits on the shore of Lake Borgne just north of the mouth of Bayou Yscloskey. Also called Fort Beauregard or Beauregard’s Castle, this 19th-century fort is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
Additional Outdoor Opportunities
Close to the beach, there is Bayou Segnette State Park, where you can enjoy swimming, boating, and canoeing. Its facilities include a children’s playground, a wave pool, and dedicated picnic areas with tables.
Driving Time
- 50 minutes from New Orleans, LA
- 1 hour from Slidell, LA
- 2 hours 5 minutes from Baton Rouge, LA
Hotels and rentals
If you're considering staying for one or even a few nights, there are plenty of options available near the beach. Chose your preferred accomodation type and your favourite room provider:
- Nearby rentals from VRBO.
- Nearby rooms and properties from Booking.com.
Beaches nearby
Additionally, there's a number of beaches near Shell Beach which you can visit:
- North Shore Beach (Fontainebleau State Park) (27 miles)
- Grand Isle Beach (Grand Isle State Park) (44 miles)
- Long Beach (47 miles)
- Gulfport Beach (49 miles)
- Ship Island Beach (50 miles)
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Slidell, 70458, United States
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