South Palisades Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Palisades
Popular places to visit
Pismo Beach Pier
Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.
Monarch Butterfly Grove
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.
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets during your stay in Pismo Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
The Spa at Dolphin Bay
You can take time to visit The Spa at Dolphin Bay during your travels to Pismo Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Activities
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Paso Robles Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Experience
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
Our pick of the best South Palisades Hotel Deals
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
There is a variety of places to sit, visit, watch the waves, or dine. It is very convenient to have breakfast on site. Overall, it exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Staff was friendly, very convenient location right next to the beach
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Great and fast service. The room was great,clean and huge.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Madonna Inn
Decent hotel, but definitely not a luxury spot. The check-in was okay and the room was clean, which I appreciated. No elevator. Pricey, but don’t expect too much.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
We are very disappointed in the changes to Happy Hour and to the Breakfast. I feel that if you charge a resort fee that should defray the cost of happy hour. We were super disappointed in the option of 1 beer out of 3 offered. The beer was mediocre at best. The poker chip system for happy hour is ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Great hotel! We were there for only one night. Loved that they had kids toys and chairs to borrow for the beach. We will be staying there again for sure!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Palisades
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.
Sunset Palisades
While Sunset Palisades isn't home to many top sights, Avila Hot Springs and Avila Valley Barn are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shell Beach
Visitors to Shell Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Eldwayen Ocean Park is worth a stop.
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.
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.
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.
