South Palisades Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and rocky cliffs.
A beach with a large fallen tree, people sunbathing, and a clear blue sky.
A wooden staircase with metal railings leading up a rocky hillside.
A rocky cliff with a staircase leading down to the beach.

Things to do


Top hotels in South Palisades

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,039 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,039
฿5,780 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is ฿4,233 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,233
฿5,649 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,582 reviews)
"Room was very clean, super comfy bed and very spacious suite. A really nice stay and a great value!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿3,580 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,580
฿4,490 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,146 reviews)
"The staff was courteous and efficient."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is ฿8,247 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿8,247
฿10,488 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,592 reviews)
"My wife & I came to visit for her birthday and it was so much fun! The parking can be limited at certain times but not a huge deal. Overall, we had a great time 😊"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Madonna Inn
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿4,787 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿4,787
฿5,491 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,872 reviews)
"Older property showing its age outside but interior of room was clean and well appointed. Outside asthetics were a bit disappointing as the Front building of property was under renovation but not disclosed at the time the reservation was made. Motel is in a good location on Shell Beach. FIREPITS ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Spyglass Inn
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿7,654 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿7,654
฿8,779 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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Where to stay in South Palisades

Find the best South Palisades areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Pismo Beach

If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Surf Shop and Pismo State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Shell Beach

Visitors to Shell Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Eldwayen Ocean Park is worth a stop.

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If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Pismo Heights

Though Pismo Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Surf Shop and Price Anniversary House.

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.



South Palisades Travel Guide