South Palisades Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rugged beach.
Massive tree that eroded off of the cliff and onto Shell Beach due to the intense rainfall the state had this season!
Love the  view from up the stairs.
Some stair access were closed.

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best South Palisades Hotel Deals

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,755 reviews)
Nice view walking distance to the pier and the staff was very nice

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$294 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$294
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,640 reviews)
No, we didn’t get a room. Our room was canceled by Expedia is what they told us.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

2.5 out of 5
850 Oak Park Blvd Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$135 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$135
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,237 reviews)
Bed was comfortable. Room was ample size. I was able to get a downstairs room. Convenient to eating and shopping

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is AU$257 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$257
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,384 reviews)
We excited for our stay, but we couldn't get air/heater to work, the table lamp didn't work. the carpet is looking pretty bad. for what the price of the room was we didn't feel that the accommodations were worth the price. your staff was very friendly and have no complaints everyone was great. the ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Madonna Inn
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$257 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$257
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,470 reviews)
Great location, great views, friendly staff. Will stay again!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Spyglass Inn
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$247 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$247
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,371 reviews)
Nice room. Clean. Friendly staff, good location. Pleasant stay

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around South Palisades

Nice Flat Water - cool Breeze no people - it works.

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 Avila Hot Springs.

Saint Andrews
Beautiful colourful summer sunset behind the valley of the San Luis Obispo Bay, viewed from South Palisades Park in Pismo Beach, California

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.

Sunset Palisades
Shell Beach cliffs and Pacific Ocean at sunset.  Pismo Beach area, California Coastline

Shell Beach

Visitors to Shell Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Eldwayen Ocean Park is worth a stop.

Shell Beach
Pismo Beach Sunset

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.

Pismo Heights
Sunset over Pismo Beach. #beachbound

Downtown Pismo Beach

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Pismo Beach
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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.

Pacific Estates


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