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.
Pirates Cove
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pirates Cove during your trip to Pismo Beach? Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.
Pismo Preserve
You can take time to visit Pismo Preserve during your travels to Pismo Beach. Wander 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.
Margo Dodd Park
After visiting Margo Dodd Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pismo Beach. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in South Palisades
Spyglass Inn
The staff was great! The room was clean! The view was amazing! Nothing negative comes to mind.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Wonderful stay:)
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
This is probably the nicest hotel we’ve had the pleasure to stay at in Pismo. The rooms were clean, the sound of the ocean all night, and the terraces on each floor with the fire pits make this location the most relaxing but close to the pier. It’s just far enough away from the pier that you avoid ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
The room was immaculate and more than expected!! Really appreciated the texts during our stay to see if we needed anything! The breakfast was the best “Hotel” breakfast ever!! had, and we’ve
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A very charming Inn. The staff was so kind and accommodating. We will be back.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Staff was courteous. I was surprised the room was not made up daily. The water pressure was low which affected the shower.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Palisades
Sunset Palisades
While Sunset Palisades isn't home to many top sights, Avila Hot Springs and Pirates Cove are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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 Pismo Beach Pier and Price Anniversary House.
Downtown Pismo Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach 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 Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Pismo Beach Pier.
