South Palisades Travel Guide
Pismo Beach
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Popular places to visit
Pismo Beach Pier
Explore the waterfront of Pismo Beach Pier and enjoy activities such as cycling in Pismo Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in South Palisades
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Our room had a large balcony and from it during daylight hours we could see the ocean. The hotel is on a bluff but has stairs where guests can walk down to Pismo Beach and walk for miles on the pristine sand and then on the Boardwalk. You can also walk to the cute shops and onto the Pismo Pier. The ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
location; location; location!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Spyglass Inn
Excellent location. Very lovely grounds, which connect to a paved path that winds along the strip of hotels along the cliff overlooking the beach and the vast Pacific. Dining options are a short drive away. Staff are very helpful. We didn’t try the pool and hot tub, but they appeared very inviting ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Great hotel to stay with your lovable pet. The breakfast was great and tasty, not your usual hotel breakfast.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Madonna Inn
Fun, different, superb food, thank you for being different.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Palisades
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.
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 Pismo Beach Pier and Price Anniversary House.
Downtown Pismo Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach 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 Pismo Beach Pier.
South Palisades Travel Guide
- Pismo Beach Pier
- California Polytechnic State University
- Avila Hot Springs
- Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
- Morro Rock
- Pismo State Beach
- Avila Beach Golf Resort
- Monarch Butterfly Grove
- Los Padres National Forest
- Montaña de Oro State Park
- Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
- Morro Bay State Park
- Morro Strand State Beach
- Fremont Theater
- Edna Valley Vineyard
- Morro Bay Golf Course
- Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
- Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Cuesta College
- Monarch Dunes Golf Club
- Bubblegum Alley
- North Beach Campground
- Lopez Lake Recreation Area
- Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve
- Central Coast Aquarium
- Performing Arts Center
