Title: Sunset Palisades Travel Guide: Best of Sunset Palisades, Pismo Beach Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sunset Palisades](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunset-Palisades-Pismo-Beach-Hotels.0-n553248635976479350-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Pismo Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Pismo-Beach.d9118.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Pismo Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Pismo-Beach.d9118.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Sunset Palisades Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sunset-Palisades.d553248635976479350.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sunset Palisades Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunset-Palisades.d553248635976479350.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sunset Palisades Travel Guide ## Pismo Beach ![Beautiful colourful summer sunset behind the valley of the San Luis Obispo Bay, viewed from South Palisades Park in Pismo Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976479350/5578bfb7-dd2b-4d79-b07b-048f00d648fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful colourful summer sunset behind the valley of the San Luis Obispo Bay, viewed from South Palisades Park in Pismo Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976479350/5578bfb7-dd2b-4d79-b07b-048f00d648fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Spot some poppies while hiking months ago ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9118/85eb43ba-4dc0-4531-b99c-9e4e0716c3ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I'm sorry but I'm just in love with this trail. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9118/dce3b124-cb66-42e7-9670-51de27e3a177.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Really cool run on the bluffs between Pismo and Avila!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9118/bc9f1ef6-48db-4036-a72b-290278751dea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sunset Palisades Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Pismo Beach travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Pismo-Beach.dx9118) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Pismo Beach Pier which includes fishing as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128098/0f201e72-eb43-4c38-8222-2d6377dc3d95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pismo Beach Pier Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pismo-Beach-Pier-Downtown-Pismo-Beach.d6128098.Attraction) ![After you stroll through the butterfly grove, take the Meadow Creek Trail down to the beach. It’s beautiful and not crowded.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9118/67f4cf44-ad53-4a8b-bdb9-35350da54638.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monarch-Butterfly-Grove-Pismo-Beach.d6134090.Attraction) ![PismoBeach_PismoBeachPrimeOutlets_6128096_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128096/78c7388a-c07a-4c4a-a3c0-43982b4627f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pismo-Beach-Premium-Outlets-Pismo-Beach.d6128096.Attraction) ![PismoBeach_TheSpaatDolphinBay_553248621532639992_07](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532639992/fdbde047-2b48-44f9-9fdb-b7335736dc29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Spa-At-Dolphin-Bay-Pismo-Beach.d553248621532639992.Attraction) ![California's Pirate Cove near Pismo Beach in the spring of 2025](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983993968/a6997541-bd2f-4e61-a3e3-cad4663421e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pirates-Cove-Pismo-Beach.d553248635983993968.Attraction) ![Waiting for the Sun to set at Pismo Beach, Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/789990208693944320/e183b622-6cad-44f6-afaa-c9942d7bca0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pismo-Preserve-Pismo-Beach.d789990208693944320.Attraction) ### Things to do ![ San Luis Obispo Self Guide Walking Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46567155/03381abe-4b28-4f52-bafc-ea81040c6875.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App £7 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-gps-guided-walking-audio-tour-via-app.a46567155.activity-details) ![The Fremont Theatre is one of the last Streamline Moderne building in existence. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/998617/2a192e6e-9db3-44ca-a24f-f0c98e1ceedd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/essential-downtown-slo-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a998617.activity-details) ![No other surf school even comes close.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48493106/b17681e4-9c3d-4401-b474-ec01b3631b05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor £122 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-group-surfing-class.a48493106.activity-details) [See all activities in Pismo Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Pismo-Beach.d9118.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Sunset Palisades ![Spyglass Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41300/41235/44c3350f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spyglass Inn 2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA £102 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,444 reviews) We love staying here. We always book the “king suite” with fireplace and oceanfront view. We stay here quite often and are very pleased. Also DOG-FRIENDLY🐾🐶♥️ Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=41235&PinnedHotelID=41235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479350) ![Edgewater Inn And Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/894000/893902/3d1c5694_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Edgewater Inn And Suites 280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £91 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,715 reviews) Housekeeping never came for 2 days. Requested towels multiple times and finally just walked up to front desk and got them ourselves. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=893902&PinnedHotelID=893902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479350) ![SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1370000/1365400/1365352/w3000h1999x0y0-15b2e131_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel 2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA £135 24 Feb - 25 Feb 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! (1,624 reviews) Bed bugs I got from this hotel ruined my trip. My family and I arrived about 10pm and left about 9:30am the next morning for a quick stop on our way. In that brief time I was bitten many times by bed bugs. I have had to send pictures of my body where I was bitten to Expedia and the hotel and gone ... Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=1365352&PinnedHotelID=1365352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479350) ![Oxford Suites Pismo Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3100/3089/b427747a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oxford Suites Pismo Beach 651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA £92 24 Feb - 25 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,776 reviews) Amazing location Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=3089&PinnedHotelID=3089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479350) ![Cottage Inn By The Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/160000/151000/150921/c54d7346_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cottage Inn By The Sea 2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA £122 25 Feb - 26 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,233 reviews) N/A Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=150921&PinnedHotelID=150921&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479350) ![Madonna Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1200000/1191000/1190976/1ea42b7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Madonna Inn 100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA £139 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Pismo-Beach-South-Palisades.dx553248635976470718) ![Nice Flat Water - cool Breeze no people - it works. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9118/d9ea0002-e27d-469b-bfc9-aa38acac80e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Saint-Andrews.dx553248635976471523) ![Shell Beach cliffs and Pacific Ocean at sunset. Pismo Beach area, California Coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55961/01ce1d53-bccf-47b2-b1a1-3b545cd898a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shell Beach Visitors to Shell Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Eldwayen Ocean Park is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pismo-Beach-Shell-Beach.dx55961) ![Pismo Beach Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472781/7dd69731-b124-4b2e-95a2-c3b1a1b7af1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pismo-Beach-Pismo-Heights.dx553248635976472781) ![Sunset over Pismo Beach. #beachbound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9118/4f5adf9a-9798-4763-a751-40051bc4127c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Pismo Beach 4/5(15 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Downtown-Pismo-Beach.dx553248635976472691) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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