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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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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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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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

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach
Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach
2.5 out of 5
555 Camino Mercado, Arroyo Grande, CA
The price is AU$153 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
AU$153
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Arroyo Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (172 reviews)
"It’s very clean.The staff is friendly."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$290 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
AU$290
per night
10 Jun - 11 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! (1,118 reviews)
"Very nice property, walking distance to everything. Pleasant hotel staff."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Edgewater Inn And Suites
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$386 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
AU$386
per night
12 Jun - 13 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! (1,184 reviews)
"It’s in a great location and is beachfront"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
2 out of 5
210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is AU$161 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
AU$161
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Old establishment with updates and clean."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$412 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
AU$412
per night
10 Jun - 11 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! (1,313 reviews)
"A very beautiful and relaxing location…."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$250 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$250
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (1,549 reviews)
Fantastic Service, fun and extras!
"The staff was superb—everyone from the front desk staff (thanks, Tracey!), housekeeping, to the breakfast staff (very friendly and helpful)! We had a great stay with lots of pool fun and the perks of the dog bowl/treats, full breakfast and evening happy hour drinks with chips and queso. This is definitely ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Oxford Suites Pismo 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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