Sunset Palisades Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by GypsySol ☀️
Photo by GypsySol ☀️
Photo by GypsySol ☀️
Photo by GypsySol ☀️
Photo by GypsySol ☀️
Photo by Daria Hendricks
Photo by Daria Hendricks
Photo by Andrew Marino
Photo by Andrew Marino

Popular places to visit

Pismo Beach Pier showing fishing as well as a small group of people

Pismo Beach Pier

Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.

Pismo Beach Pier
Monarch Butterfly Grove

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.

Monarch Butterfly Grove
Pismo Preserve

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.

Pismo Preserve
Pirates Cove

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.

Pirates Cove
Price Anniversary House

Price Anniversary House

Learn about the local history of Pismo Beach when you take a trip to Price Anniversary House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Price Anniversary House
Margo Dodd Park

Margo Dodd Park

After visiting Margo Dodd Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pismo Beach. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Margo Dodd Park

Activities

Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour

Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour

AU$53
per traveller
Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour
No other surf school even comes close.

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

AU$249
per adult
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
Picture 4 for Activity Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

AU$83
per adult
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure

AU$53
per traveller
San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

AU$30
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Paso Robles CA

Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Paso Robles CA

AU$61
per traveller
Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Paso Robles CA
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Our pick of the best Sunset Palisades Hotel Deals

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$346 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$346
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,562 reviews)
Beautiful, rejuventating and quiet
"Incredible beach view and access, comfortable, quiet, safe area, easy parking, breakfast and amenities all wonderful. Slept so well, i woke up refreshed and ready to tackle the day!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$375 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$375
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,374 reviews)
"The place was awesome, great location, beautiful views, great staff, spacious room, plenty of parking, loved that it was air conditioned. Since the area was so well lit up at night the amount of light that came through the curtains was a lot, having said that i would recommend this hotel over and ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$224 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$224
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,602 reviews)
"Hospitable staff, clean property quiet"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is AU$293 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$293
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,249 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Staff is always nice and gift shops are great. We love the Madonna Inn!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Madonna Inn
Apple Farm

Apple Farm

3.5 out of 5
2015 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is AU$350 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$350
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,506 reviews)
"When i booked the hotel online, it claimed that what i see is what i will only pay. Turns out that's not true. There is amenities fee."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Apple Farm
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$237 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$237
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,243 reviews)
"Front office made it very easy to check in and out also very professional."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Spyglass Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunset Palisades

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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.

South Palisades
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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.

Saint Andrews
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Shell Beach

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

Shell Beach
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Pismo Heights

Though Pismo Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Pier and Price Anniversary House.

Pismo Heights
Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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

Downtown Pismo Beach

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