South Palisades
Pismo Beach
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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.
Things to do

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

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

Paso Robles: The Luxe Wine Trail Excursion

San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
Top hotels in South Palisades

Spyglass Inn
Great location!! Room was clean, bed comfortable. Patio and fireplace. We'd stay again! can't wait to go back!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Great trip. Love the property and all of the space. The breakfast and Happy Hour are a huge bonus
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
We’ve been staying at Seacrest since the 90’s and that’s because their hospitality is above all other places we’ve stayed in the area.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
The room was pretty clean and I do want to point out that the service all around was amazing. Every person I spoke with was very kind and helpful. The only down fall was that we were at the ground level and I’m assuming the building itself is fairly old. But you could very clearly hear the people ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Madonna Inn
Lamps need dusting. Windows didn’t completely close. Front desk man upon check in was very cold and hurried me along. No line behind me. Savior was the pink everything, ultra heated pool, and free slice of cake on my bday dinner. Check out man was nice - gave me postcards and matches.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
The Sandcastle is always a pleasant and comfortable beach experience. It’s near everything and the views are perfect. I travel for work a lot and this is one of my favorite places to stay when I’m in Pismo
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025





