Sunset Palisades Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over a calm sea with palm trees and a distant mountain.
A field of vibrant orange poppies with a clear blue sky and rolling hills in the background.
A mountain path surrounded by dense vegetation and a layer of clouds at the base.
A dirt path surrounded by dense shrubbery and a foggy coastal landscape.
A wooden fence, vibrant red and purple flowers, and a large tree in a garden.

Activities

Long, Wide, Low and stable with Giant paddle tires, this is the Only REAL Dune Buggy Experience at the Oceano Dunes.

Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach

AU$201
per adult
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo

Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo

AU$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo
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Our pick of the best Sunset Palisades Hotel Deals

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$243 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$243
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,538 reviews)
"Well maintained and managed"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$257 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$257
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
Spyglass Inn
Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

3 out of 5
2555 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$349 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$349
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Pacific Point Resort
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$187 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$187
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$358 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$358
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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$115 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$115
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,368 reviews)
"Has a Denny's next door so that's convenient for a quick meal. Not too far away from Target for those w kids going to Cal Poly"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
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Our guide on where to stay in Sunset Palisades

Find the best Sunset Palisades areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal city at sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, a lit-up waterfront, and a backdrop of mountains.

Downtown Pismo Beach

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

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea.
Photo by Ann Sair
Open Photo by Ann Sair

Shell Beach

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

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a lifeguard tower on the left.

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.

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If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Sunset Palisades Travel Guide

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