South Palisades Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and rocky cliffs.
A beach with a large fallen tree, people sunbathing, and a clear blue sky.
A wooden staircase with metal railings leading up a rocky hillside.
A rocky cliff with a staircase leading down to the beach.

Activities


Our pick of the best South Palisades Hotel Deals

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$271 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$271
8 July - 9 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,946 reviews)
"Awesome stay, great hotel and great prices. Beds were clean and comfortable! Overall great stay!!"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$527 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$527
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,668 reviews)
"Won't stay here again, they say they're dog friendly, once you arrive they charge you an extra $75 night per a pet. The $10 prepay parking they said was for Hotels.com com only. Had to also pay them again arriving at the Hotel."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Spyglass Inn
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$397 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$397
13 July - 14 July
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! (3,074 reviews)
"The staff provided excellent customer service as they were friendly, efficient and cool people. The room serviced it purpose. It was clean, fresh scent and bed was firm and comfortable. Slept well. See y’all again soon!"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$602 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$602
8 July - 9 July
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! (1,673 reviews)
"Right off the pier and very friendly staff, they have a grill for food on the property and very comfortable quiet stay"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is NZ$520 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$520
13 July - 14 July
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! (1,516 reviews)
"The best! Absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to go back again."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Madonna Inn
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2 out of 5
210 Madonna Rd San Luis Obispo CA
The price is NZ$151 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$151
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,325 reviews)
"Considering there was an additional charge for rooming our dog(which we would imagine is for cleaning charges), the room was not very well maintained. There was dust on all of the edges, headboards, top of television, etc. spots on all the walls. The reading lights did not work. The refrigerator ..."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Vagabond Inn 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.

Our guide on where to stay in South Palisades

Find the best South Palisades areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

855634304

If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Yang Sheng Foot Spa are top sights worth seeing.

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.



South Palisades Travel Guide

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