Hotels in South Palisades

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Where to stay in South Palisades?

The Palomar Inn
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The Palomar Inn

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (566)
$86 nightly
The price is $99
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Palomar Inn
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Top landmarks in Pismo Beach

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

Pismo Beach Pier

4.5/5(1,360 reviews)

You can stroll along Pismo Beach Pier for relaxing water views when you're in Downtown Pismo Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Pismo State Beach and North Beach Campground for some more water views.

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Monarch Butterfly Grove
Abundance of sand dollars today! We made sure none were alive, of course. :)

Monarch Butterfly Grove

4.5/5(446 reviews)

Monarch Butterfly Grove is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Pismo Beach, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve and Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve, both nearby.

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Check out reviews of South Palisades hotels guests love

Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Always a great stay! Staff is always nice and gift shops are great. We love the Madonna Inn!"
Julieanne 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Madonna Inn

Frequently asked questions

Is South Palisades expensive to stay in?
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Is it worth staying in South Palisades?
Basing yourself in South Palisades makes it easy to explore Pismo Beach, including the neighborhoods of Downtown Pismo Beach and Shell Beach.
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Find out more about South Palisades

Find out more about South Palisades

What's South Palisades Like?

If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, consider South Palisades. Places like The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs are just a little farther away. Pirates Cove and Pismo Preserve are two places to visit nearby.

How to Get to South Palisades

Flying to:

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from South Palisades
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), 23.1 mi (37.1 km) from South Palisades

Things to See and Do in and around South Palisades

Things to See near South Palisades:

  • Avila Hot Springs (1 mi/1.6 km away)
  • Pirates Cove (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
  • Avila Beach (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
  • Pismo Beach Pier (3.5 mi/5.6 km away)
  • Pismo State Beach (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)

Things to Do near South Palisades:

  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
  • Avila Beach Golf Resort (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets (4.3 mi/7 km away)
  • Pismo Beach Golf Course (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
  • Central Coast Aquarium (2.5 mi/4.1 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Pismo Beach?

  • Hottest months: September, August, July, October (average 66°F)
  • Coldest months: February, January, December, March (average 53°F)
  • Rainiest months: January, December, March, February (average 3 inches of rainfall)

South Palisades Travel Information

Best Time to Visit
April, June and July
Average Stay
2 days
Closest Neighborhoods
Downtown San Luis Obispo, Sunset Palisades
Top Attractions
Avila Beach Golf Resort, Avila Beach, The Spa at Dolphin Bay

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