South Palisades Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Pismo Beach Pier

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

Pismo Beach Pier
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Monarch Butterfly Grove

3/5(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
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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
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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
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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
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Margo Dodd Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Margo Dodd Park, a lovely green space in Pismo Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Margo Dodd Park

Activities

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Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour

AU$53
Per adult
Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour
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Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Canada Tours

AU$15
Per adult
Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Canada Tours
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San Luis Obispo Tour – Self-Guided Walk

AU$13
Per adult
San Luis Obispo Tour – Self-Guided Walk
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Our pick of the best South Palisades Hotel Deals

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 AU$257 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$257
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,543 reviews)
"Great star definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$308 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$308
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,143 reviews)
"Only steps to the beach was great. The free "breakfast" need a lot of help."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is AU$283 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$283
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,021 reviews)
"I will start by saying I’m a bit of a hotel snob. We stayed here for 1 night while we visited Cal Poly with my daughter. We arrived late at night but check in was quick & easy. We chatted with the Cal Poly student that was working the desk. It’s a motel which I’d normally never book. When we got ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn
Spyglass Inn
3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$398 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
AU$398
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,085 reviews)
R&R in SLO
"My first time to SLO and picked a beautiful spot to stay at. The sunsets were magical and although the sunrises were foggy it burned off in time for a beautiful day of exploring the area."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Spyglass Inn
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$498 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$498
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,308 reviews)
"Great location. Close to the beach."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$413 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$413
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,178 reviews)
Amazing location
"Great location and chick hotel"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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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, Margo Dodd 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 Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Pier.

Pismo Heights
Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

4.5/5(8 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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