Asilomar State Beach
Also known as Asilomar SB
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(831) 646-6440
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Monterey County, in Pacific Grove, Asilomar State Beach covers about 106 acres.
The park supports surfing, historic sites, swimming, ranger programs, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Other — M-F | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
8 AM-Sunset
M-F: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
804 Crocker Avenue, Pacific Grove CA 93950
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
No dogs
Not allowed in or on: conference ground buildings.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs on leash allowed on beach, trails, and conference grounds. Dogs not allowed in conference ground buildings. To help protect these birds, give them their space, respect temporary beach closures, and keep dogs on-leash! • No Dogs Off-Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
- No Camping
Overnight facilities: Lodging
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Lodging
Lodging
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingWildlife viewing and birdingSurfingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
The Asilomar Conference Grounds is a complex of meeting halls, dining facilities, and guest rooms on 107 secluded acres of scenic forest and sand dunes. Buildings designed by Julia Morgan enhance the ocean views. It is located in Pacific Grove, off highway 68. Phone (831) 646-6440 for more information.
Trails
Access Trail #1: 0.04 mile boardwalk trail to ocean overlook. Trailhead and accessible roadside parking are on west side of Sunset Drive near main beach.
Access Trail #11: 0.07 mile along coastal bluffs to ocean overlook. Trailhead and accessible roadside parking are on west side of Sunset Drive near Pico Avenue.
Access Trail #19: 0.06 mile along coastal bluffs to ocean overlook. Trailhead and accessible roadside parking on west side of Sunset drive near Arena Avenue.
Read more from the park
Access Trail #24 (Rocky Shores Trail): 0.08-mile boardwalk along coastal bluffs to ocean overlook. Trailhead and accessible parking are at Sunset Avenue near Jewell Avenue.
Asilomar Dunes Boardwalk: 0.25 mile through sand dunes along the ocean shore. Trailhead and accessible parking are at west side of Sunset Avenue.
Coast Trail: 0.75 mile along coastal bluffs is accessible. Many points of access, including the four accessible ones given above.
Beach/Shore Access
One beach wheelchair and one beach walker are available for use at any Monterey County Beach, free of charge. Contact Asilomar Conference Grounds staff at the front desk (within the Pheobe A. Hearst Social Hall) to borrow the equipment. For more information, call (831) 372-8016.
Other Information
Lodging and Conference Facilities:
Accessible lodging is provided in 10 guest rooms - 2 in Stuck-up Inn, 2 in Surf, 4 in Cypress, and 2 in Treetops.
Phoebe A. Hearst Social Hall, Merrill Hall, Crocker Dining Complex, and Chapel have been made accessible including restroom facilities within these buildings.
Routes of travel connecting the main facilities in the Historic Core (Phoebe A. Hearst Social Hall, Merrill Hall, Crocker Dining Complex, BBQ area, and Chapel) also connect with Asilomar Boulevard and lodging at Stuck-up Inn, Pirates Den, Surf and Sand Complex, Sea Galaxy Complex, and related parking areas. Accessible parking has been provided in connection with these improvements.
More improvements are underway or planned. Please call the Asilomar Grounds concessionaire staff at (831) 372-8016 for the most current information about accessible lodging and conference facilities.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 804 Crocker Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950 - Nearest town
- Pacific Grove
- Coordinates
- 36.6187, -121.9410
- Phone
- (831) 646-6440
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Asilomar State Beach is adjacent to Sunset Drive in Pacific Grove. Asilomar Conference Grounds is at 800 Asilomar Avenue in Pacific Grove. Directions to the Asilomar Conference Grounds: From the North (Santa Cruz): Take State Highway 1 south towards Monterey. Exit at Highway 68 West to Pacific Grove. Follow to Sinex Avenue (approximately 2.4 miles). Turn left on Sinex Avenue and continue to the Asilomar Conference Grounds entrance (corner of Sinex and Asilomar Avenues approximately 0.8 miles). Directions to Asilomar State Beach: From the North (Santa Cruz): Take State Highway 1 south towards Monterey. Exit at Highway 68 West to Pacific Grove. Turn left on Sunset Drive in Pacific Grove. Follow Sunset Drive to Asilomar State Beach. Directions to the Asilomar Conference Grounds: From the East (Salinas/Highway 101): Take Highway 68 West from Salinas. Turn south on Highway 1 (aproximately 15 miles). From Highway 1 take 68 West into Pacific Grove and proceed as above. Directions to the Asilomar Conference Grounds: From the East (Salinas/Highway 101): Take Highway 68 West from Salinas. Turn south on Highway 1 (approximately 15 miles). From Highway 1 take Highway 68 West into Pacific Grove and proceed as above.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Flora at Asilomar State Beach.JPG — Public domain (released by the author), Intothewoods29 at English Wikipedia
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology