Sunset Palisades Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

Beautiful colourful summer sunset behind the valley of the San Luis Obispo Bay, viewed from South Palisades Park in Pismo Beach, California
Beautiful colourful summer sunset behind the valley of the San Luis Obispo Bay, viewed from South Palisades Park in Pismo Beach, California
Spot some poppies while hiking months ago
I'm sorry but I'm just in love with this trail.
Really cool run on the bluffs between Pismo and Avila!

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Sunset Palisades

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,724 reviews)
Motel not really right on the beach. We could see some ocean but parking lot was our main view. The rooms were very dated but clean. The walls were thin - could hear our neighbors next door and could hear footsteps above us from 7pm until 3am. The price was good and the location near the pier was ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿5,612 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿5,612
฿6,437 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,639 reviews)
Such a beautiful property

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿14,956 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
฿14,956
฿17,518 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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! (1,776 reviews)
Liked the pre-check in through text, was able to tell them we'd be checking in later at 8pm. There was a mistake on their part and the room was being cleaned when we arrived, so they offered us some free drinks in the cantina. 20 mins later we took our drinks to our lovely room. Great customer service ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is ฿4,671 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿4,671
฿6,369 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (1,383 reviews)
Our stay at the Madonna Inn was absolutely incredible! This place has been on our bucket list for years, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we arrived, the beautiful landscape and unique architecture made it feel like we stepped into a dream. The heated 85-degree pool was perfect for relaxing, ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Madonna Inn
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿4,504 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿4,504
฿5,165 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,453 reviews)
Very clean , beautiful view of the ocean. Recommend staying here

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Spyglass Inn
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿5,303 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿5,303
฿6,082 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,241 reviews)
Front desk friendly

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunset Palisades

Rugged beach.

South Palisades

While there might not be top attractions in South Palisades, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs.

South Palisades
Nice Flat Water - cool Breeze no people - it works.

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.

Saint Andrews
Shell Beach cliffs and Pacific Ocean at sunset.  Pismo Beach area, California Coastline

Shell Beach

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

Shell Beach
Pismo Beach Sunset

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.

Pismo Heights
Sunset over Pismo Beach. #beachbound

Downtown Pismo Beach

4/5(15 area reviews)

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

Downtown Pismo Beach
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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.

Pacific Estates


Sunset Palisades Travel Guide