Sunset Palisades Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over a calm sea with palm trees and a distant mountain.
A coastal landscape with a clear view of the ocean, a winding road, and dense greenery.
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.

Activities

Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

NZ$70
per traveller
Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide
San Luis Obispo Self Guide Walking Tour

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

NZ$18
per traveller
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
The Fremont Theatre is one of the last Streamline Moderne building in existence.

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$18
per adult
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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

NZ$247
per adult
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour

Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour

NZ$125
per adult
Paso Robles: Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Tour
Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo

Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo

NZ$79
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

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$242 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$242
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$236 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$236
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Cottage Inn By The Sea
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 NZ$260 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$260
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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 ...
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is NZ$354 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$354
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,640 reviews)
"Amazing property! highly recommended to visit with family and friends."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Madonna Inn
Apple Farm

Apple Farm

3.5 out of 5
2015 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is NZ$177 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$177
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,676 reviews)
"Staff was welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. And close enough to restaurants and the university. I would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Apple Farm
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$333 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$333
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,938 reviews)
"staff Kevin at check-in was very helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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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. Learn more about Sunset Palisades
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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 waves crashing onto the shore, a sandy beach, and houses on a hillside in the background.

Shell Beach

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

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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.

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.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and rocky cliffs.
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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.

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