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 seaside 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.
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
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
Top hotels in South Palisades
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Amazing views. Great amenities such as free breakfast cookies coffee tea water etc. love it and would come back
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Great location. Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Clean, friendly staff. Well maintained property and pool.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Madonna Inn
The rooms are pretty run down, smell gross and definitely need some new carpet. The beds are awfully uncomfortable. Ice machine broken. We did love the pool but wish the jacuzzi was a bit warmer!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Nice free breakfast was great
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Spyglass Inn
Beautiful location! Great views right from your room! Quick drive to the pier and wonderful restaurants! Beautiful grounds! Clean pool! My only suggestion is to get an upper room as the floors have no insulation and we could hear every step above us no matter how light or heavy!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 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 Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.
