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Pacific Grove

A lighthouse at sunset with a white fence and trees in the foreground.
A coastal landscape with rocky shores, waves crashing against the rocks, and a distant view of a town with houses and hills.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and yellow flowers in the foreground.
An aerial view of a coastal area with rocky cliffs, a lighthouse, a beach, and a parking lot.
A rocky coastal path with a person standing, overlooking the sea and a sailboat in the distance.

Stay near popular Asilomar Dunes attractions

A white lighthouse with a green door and windows, a small white building with a green door, and an American flag.

Point Pinos Lighthouse

8.6/10 (1,044 reviews)
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.
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Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

฿2,460
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

฿2,033
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

฿656
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

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

฿754
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿2,132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

฿2,296
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
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Top hotels in Asilomar Dunes

Asilomar Conference Grounds

Asilomar Conference Grounds

2 out of 5
800 Asilomar Blvd Pacific Grove CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,559 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿4,559
฿5,600 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,031 reviews)
"Left after 1 hour. Couldn’t take it."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Asilomar Conference Grounds
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ฿8,369 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿8,369
฿9,904 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is ฿6,493 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿6,493
฿7,779 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is ฿8,095 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿8,095
฿10,688 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ฿10,927 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿10,927
฿12,603 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is ฿4,117 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,117
฿4,699 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,788 reviews)
"The place was old which should be fine, however, the carpets in the hallway and rooms was very dirty. There is no AC which I think should have been made more clear on the booking site. There was a large gap between the door and the jam in my room. This made me very uncomfortable as my room was right ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

The Monterey Hotel
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Where to stay in Asilomar Dunes

Find the best Asilomar Dunes areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street lined with colorful Victorian-style buildings, including a clothing store and a pizzeria.

Town Center

If you're spending some time in Town Center, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a large cluster of aloe plants and red flowers on a rocky outcrop, overlooking the ocean.
Photo by Mel Vin
Open Photo by Mel Vin

Beach Tract

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Tract, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks, a sandy beach, and yellow flowers in the foreground.
Photo by TnT Travel
Open Photo by TnT Travel

Retreat

If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

Two monarch butterflies on a red flower with green leaves.
Photo by Darwindog96
Open Photo by Darwindog96

Grove Acres

Grove Acres might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sunset

Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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