Sunset Palisades Travel Guide
Pismo Beach





Visit Sunset 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 Sunset Palisades

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Less option to eat nearby! Late check in, waiting for room availability! Breakfast is ok…
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
we did not have a beach view room. no need for AC
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Best Western at its best. Only 2 miles to the beaches.More for less $
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Madonna Inn
Property was beautiful and staff was amazing.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Great
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Spyglass Inn
It’s was a great experience but the bed could be better
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunset Palisades

South Palisades
While there might not be top attractions in South Palisades, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs.

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.

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.
