Sunset Palisades Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful colourful summer sunset behind the valley of the San Luis Obispo Bay, viewed from South Palisades Park in Pismo Beach, California
Spot some poppies while hiking months ago
I'm sorry but I'm just in love with this trail.
Really cool run on the bluffs between Pismo and Avila!
Avila.

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Sunset Palisades Hotel Deals

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$362 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$362
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (1,662 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$206 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$206
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,793 reviews)
Our stay was nice and we enjoyed our time in Pismo.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
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$178 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$178
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,260 reviews)
Your rooms are always clean; the staff are courteous, helpful and very professional. In all of my stays, I have not had an opportunity to go in the pool or use the laundry facilities. However, very glad they’re available if needed.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$395 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$395
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (1,396 reviews)
It was a lot better than I had expected. The pool is gorgeous, the steak house was amazing, and the rooms were cool. The whole place was beautiful. Will be coming back for sure.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Madonna 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$280 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$280
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (1,377 reviews)
Staff was amazing! Room was great

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
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$383 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$383
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,599 reviews)
great view of ocean clean rooms nice balconies with fire place parking at reasonable price centrally located highly recommend for families

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Sunset Palisades

Rugged beach.

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
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 Pismo Preserve.

Saint Andrews
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 Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Monarch Butterfly Grove.

Pacific Estates


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