Margo Dodd Park & Sunset Palisades

Margo Dodd Park crowns the Sunset Palisades bluffs of Pismo Beach with one of the most beloved ocean overlooks on the Central Coast. A picturesque white gazebo sits at the cliff edge above sea caves and rocky islets where pelicans, cormorants, and gulls roost, and the views stretch endlessly up and down the coast — making it a magnet for photographers, picnickers, and sunset-seekers. Parfait paved paths trace the bluff top, connecting to nearby coastal overlooks and the broader Pismo bluff trail system. Below, sea caves and tide pools draw the eye, and whales pass offshore during migration. Small, scenic, and quintessentially Central Coast, Margo Dodd Park is a perfect spot to slow down, watch the seabirds, and catch a legendary Pismo sunset.