Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve

Waves break along the rocky coastal shores of the Monterey Bay, at Asilomar Beach, in Pacific Grove, along the central coast of California, close the the Big Sur coast and Highway 1.
Finish the day and take a refuge at the Asilomar conference grounds which literally means asylum by the sea. There is another reason I want to experience this place too, because it was here 50 years ago that a bunch of bioscientists had a conference that started the biotech revolution.

Tours & day trips

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Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 235 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,572 per adult
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History & culture

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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
6.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Price is ฿263 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Activity duration is 1 day
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿756 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,125 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Asilomar State Beach featuring landscape views, rugged coastline and a sandy beach

Asilomar State Beach

Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.”

Asilomar State Beach
Balance!

The Links at Spanish Bay

Enjoy a round of golf in Del Monte Forest at The Links at Spanish Bay. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

The Links at Spanish Bay
The butterflies have once again returned to California to over winter , read up about their incredible life history and marvel about our incredible world .

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary

Enjoy a trip to Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary and popular activities such as golfing in Pacific Grove. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
Spanish Bay can be accessed by vehicle from 17 Mile Drive ($10.50 per vehicle) or on foot from Asilomar State Beach

Moss Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moss Beach during your trip to Del Monte Forest? Wander the pebble beaches or discover the area's sunsets.

Moss Beach
Point Pinos Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse

Point Pinos Lighthouse

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.

Point Pinos Lighthouse
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History showing interior views

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Top Hotel Deals

Asilomar Conference Grounds

Asilomar Conference Grounds

2 out of 5
800 Asilomar Blvd Pacific Grove CA
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Pacific Gardens Inn

Pacific Gardens Inn

2.5 out of 5
701 Asilomar Blvd Pacific Grove CA
Pacific Gardens Inn
Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn

2.5 out of 5
750 Crocker Avenue Pacific Grove CA
Deer Haven Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Andril Fireplace Cottages

Andril Fireplace Cottages

2.5 out of 5
569 Asilomar Blvd Pacific Grove CA
Andril Fireplace Cottages
Rosedale Inn

Rosedale Inn

2.5 out of 5
775 Asilomar Blvd Pacific Grove CA
Rosedale Inn
Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge

3 out of 5
1140 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
Olympia Lodge
Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove

Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove

2.5 out of 5
660 Dennett St Pacific Grove CA
Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove
Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn

2.5 out of 5
221 Asilomar Ave. Pacific Grove CA
Bide-A-Wee Inn
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