Sunset Palisades Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sunset 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 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 beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.
Price Anniversary House
Learn about the local history of Pismo Beach when you take a trip to Price Anniversary House. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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
Our pick of the best Sunset Palisades Hotel Deals
Spyglass Inn
Nice area to walk
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Clean room, cute little area. Easy check in and front desk staff were very nice and helpful
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Everything was Good. Thank You
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Breakfast was good, great staff, clean and great views.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
The room itself was well taken cared of. Basic but spatious for the 3 nights we stayed. Friendly staff. Beautiful shared balcony to relax on. And we walked just about everywhere we visited because you're right at the pier
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Loved the short walk to the beautiful beach!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sunset Palisades
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.
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.
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 Pismo Beach Pier and Price Anniversary House.
Downtown Pismo Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
