Sunset Palisades Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by GypsySol ☀️
Photo by GypsySol ☀️
Photo by GypsySol ☀️
Photo by GypsySol ☀️
Photo by GypsySol ☀️
Photo by Daria Hendricks
Photo by Daria Hendricks
Photo by Andrew Marino
Photo by Andrew Marino

Popular places to visit

Pismo Beach Pier showing fishing as well as a small group of people

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
Monarch Butterfly Grove

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
Pismo Preserve

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
Pirates Cove

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.

Pirates Cove
Price Anniversary House

Price Anniversary House

Learn about the local history of Pismo Beach when you take a trip to Price Anniversary House. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Price Anniversary House
Margo Dodd Park

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.

Margo Dodd Park

Activities

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

AU$30
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

AU$69
per adult
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
San Luis Obispo Self Guide Walking Tour

San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App

AU$15
per traveller
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Paso Robles CA

Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Paso Robles CA

AU$61
per traveller
Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Paso Robles CA
Paso Robles: Cass Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

AU$84
per adult
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
The Fremont Theatre is one of the last Streamline Moderne building in existence.

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$15
per adult
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Sunset Palisades Hotel Deals

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$240 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$240
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,275 reviews)
"Hidden Gem for the price point and location unbeatable"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Spyglass Inn
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$315 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$315
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,610 reviews)
"The beach view was beautiful and breathtaking. If you're looking for peace and serenity ✨️ 😌 this is it. The parking lot had construction on the pavement because it was blocked off with a black tarp so we couldn't park next to our room so that was the downside. I think the continental breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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$249 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$249
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,240 reviews)
"Love the property and location. It's walkable to many fun places and the pizza place next door is awesome too. The evening wine and BBQ is very inviting and the staff is welcoming. The only issue we had is that they charged us twice for our pet to stay (we thought it would be a one time charge, I ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$375 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$375
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,608 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Pool and hot tub were nice. Breakfast was good. Property was nice."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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$527 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$527
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,413 reviews)
"Clean rooms across from pool & jacuzzi"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Shore Cliff Hotel

Shore Cliff Hotel

3 out of 5
2555 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$275 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$275
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,508 reviews)
"Love the view! Friendly staff and a great check in"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Shore Cliff Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunset Palisades

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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.

South 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, Eldwayen Ocean 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 Pismo Beach Pier and Price Anniversary House.

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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