South Palisades Travel Guide
Pismo Beach
Visit South Palisades
Popular places to visit
Pismo Beach Pier
Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.
Monarch Butterfly Grove
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Monarch Butterfly Grove, a lovely green space in Pismo Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets during your stay in Pismo Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
The Spa at Dolphin Bay
You can take time to visit The Spa at Dolphin Bay during your travels to Pismo Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Pirates Cove
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pirates Cove during your trip to Pismo Beach? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.
Price Anniversary House
Learn about the local history of Pismo Beach when you take a trip to Price Anniversary House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Top hotels in South Palisades
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Friendly staff. Clean room. Nice ocean view
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Nice ocean view clean room nice and accommodating staff
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
The room was not clean when I got in. Clearly the glitter on the side table overlooked by staff. I was exhausted from driving so I just laid down and woke up because the thermostat was malfunctioning and I couldn’t get it to work so at 76 degrees I was roasting. Called the front desk at 1:00 in the ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Madonna Inn
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Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Spyglass Inn
The Spyglass Inn was a perfect location for my wife and I. The room with an ocean view balcony was great. Nice walkway to the adjoining hotels. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Sink in the bedroom. Bathroom door didn’t shut all the way. Bathroom not clean. Staff was super nice and kind.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Palisades
Saint Andrews
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saint Andrews and surrounding area, you can visit The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs.
Sunset Palisades
While Sunset Palisades isn't home to many top sights, Avila Hot Springs and The Spa at Dolphin Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shell Beach
Visitors to Shell Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Eldwayen Ocean Park is worth a stop.
Pismo Heights
Though Pismo Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Surf Shop.
Downtown Pismo Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.
Pacific Estates
Though Pacific Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.
