South Palisades Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

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Photo by Andrew Marino
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Popular places to visit

Pismo Beach Pier which includes fishing as well as a small group of people

Pismo Beach Pier

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.

Pismo Beach Pier
Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove

5/5(1 review)

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.

Monarch Butterfly Grove
Pismo Preserve

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.

Pismo Preserve
Pirates Cove

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.

Pirates Cove
Price Anniversary House

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.

Price Anniversary House
Margo Dodd Park

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.

Margo Dodd Park

Things to do

No other surf school even comes close.

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

Rp2.717.550
per adult
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
Picture 4 for Activity Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

Rp905.850
per adult
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure

Rp575.627
per traveller
San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Rp329.235
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

Rp741.150
per adult
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo

Rp329.400
per adult
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo
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Top hotels in South Palisades

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is Rp3.153.465 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp3.153.465
Rp3.616.974 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,578 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, and relaxing accommodations. Staff friendly and helpful. Spa jets need maintenance and proper towel restocking would be helpful. Enjoyed beach front property and ability to walk to pier. Overall very relaxing."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is Rp3.751.776 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
Rp3.751.776
Rp4.295.784 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,389 reviews)
"My visit was overall good. But they need to change some outlets in the room."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.981.822 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp1.981.822
Rp2.464.769 total
29 Sept - 30 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,610 reviews)
"Family friendly, breakfast included."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is Rp2.486.065 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp2.486.065
Rp3.389.891 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,247 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Madonna Inn
Apple Farm

Apple Farm

3.5 out of 5
2015 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is Rp3.260.193 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp3.260.193
Rp4.183.018 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,506 reviews)
"When i booked the hotel online, it claimed that what i see is what i will only pay. Turns out that's not true. There is amenities fee."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Apple Farm
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is Rp2.214.888 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp2.214.888
Rp2.540.321 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,246 reviews)
"Pet friendly, we upgraded to a patio room so that we could walk out onto a landscaped area. The whole property is very well landscaped and maintained, beautiful."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Spyglass Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around South Palisades

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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.

Sunset Palisades
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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.

Saint Andrews
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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
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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.

Pismo Heights
Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

4/5(15 area reviews)

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

Downtown Pismo Beach

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