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.
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 seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Paso Robles Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Experience
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pacific Coast Highway San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara Audio Tour
Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure
Top hotels in South Palisades
Edgewater Inn And Suites
"Pros: Check in was quick and painless. Rooms, pool & spa very clean. Staff very helpful and friendly. Loved the variety of fresh items for breakfast. Very clean area also. We loved how our room had front parking and very close to pool, spa and walk to beach. The outer grass areas (cigarettes everywhere), ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
"Checking in and out was a breeze. Found staff to be most helpful. Many choices on the breakfast menu. Liked how they had a staff member serving the hot dishes."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"Was really good, and good breakfast."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Madonna Inn
"We stay here every chance we get because we LOVE everything about this beautiful place! We pick a new room every month and have a family get away since February! It is peaceful and beautiful. We love the restaurants copper café is a wonderful place to have a good lunch, but we love our breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Apple Farm
"It was a good central location for what we were doing. Plenty of restaurants in the same location and next to the freeway with easy. Access on and off ramps."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
"Wonderful experience, property is a few steps from the beach and next to local restaurants! Very convenient if traveling with kids and pets! Staff was great and rooms were nice and clean!"
Reviewed on 20 May 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 Pismo Preserve.
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 Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Monarch Butterfly Grove.
