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
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
Top hotels in South Palisades
Edgewater Inn And Suites
"My first time staying here. I must say its a great location. Walking distance to downtown pismo. Walking distance to the beach. The room was clean and spacious. I paid for beach view and it was more of side view. It still was a nice view. I'd stay here again."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
"The view from my room on the third floor was incredible. Breakfast was good and the hotel staff were very helpful Can't wait to go back!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"Enjoyed breakfast"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Madonna Inn
"Excellent stay. The front desk, housekeeping, coffee shop counter, maintenance, and bar staff were all exceptional. The black kitty that escorted me to my room was a nice bonus."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Apple Farm
"The room was clean and comfortable but rather basic for the cost. Some areas of the complex weren’t open or under construction."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Spyglass Inn
"The hot tub here is really small. We go there for the view. We always get an ocean front room ground floor room. Out in the yard they have seating with fire pits. What’s not to love."
Reviewed on 22 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.
