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.
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 seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Pirates Cove
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pirates Cove during your trip to Pismo Beach? Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.
Activities
Perth to Exmouth Coral Coaster 6-Day Soft Adventure One-Way Tour
Happy Hour SLO Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
Our pick of the best South Palisades Hotel Deals
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Clean and very beautiful view!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Staff were wonderful. Clean room. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Early check in 2 hours before. Great clean room. Good breakfast on the outdoor patio looking at the ocean.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
VERY nice property and resort fees waived for Expedia clients.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
The staff was super attentive and checked in with us to see if we needed anything throughout our stay. The room was comfortable, well stocked, and the location was perfect.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Madonna Inn
This is such a unique place to stay, each room is decorated in its own theme, including rock walls and waterfalls in some of the bathrooms. It's quiet, despite being just off the freeway, except for a chorus of frogs to sing you to sleep. Staff is wonderful and helpful, and the food is great! A nice, ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 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.
