Asilomar State Park Office: M-F: 9:00-5:00
(831) 646-6440
Asilomar State Park Office: M-F: 9:00-5:00
Yes
Dogs allowed on beach, trails, and conference grounds. Dogs not allowed in conference ground buildings.
Asilomar State Beach does not have camping facilities as it is a day-use only beach. The Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds facility has several lodges with rooms available for overnight stays. Please select the Online Reservations button for more information.
No events scheduled at this moment.
A California State Park since 1956, Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds State Park provides visitors numerous opportunities for a variety of scenic walks along Asilomar State Beach, the Asilomar Coast Trail, and through the Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve, as well as the opportunity to stay on-site with a variety of overnight room lodging, dining and conference meeting room facilities available. For accomodation to stay at Asilomar, click on "Reservations" button at top of page.
State Parks staff takes the lead in protecting and educating visitors about Asilomar's historic buildings, as well as the forest, dunes and beach habitats, providing information and oversight in monitoring the delicate balance between preservation and public access.
Our concessionaire, Aramark, operates Asilomar's hotel, conference and special events reservations, as well as Asilomar's gift shop, Crocker Dining Hall and Phoebe's Cafe. For more information on current services and hours of operations for these facitilities, please visit https://www.visitasilomar.com/.
Asilomar State Beach is a narrow, one-mile strip of sandy beach and rocky coastline in Pacific Grove, CA. Once called Moss Beach, this beach is known today as "Asilomar State Beach" named for the historic Y.W.C.A. Asilomar Conference Grounds adjacent to this coastline.
Asilomar State Marine Reserve- Asilomar State Beach is within the boundary of the Asilomar Marine Reserve, is a Marine Protected Area which extends from Point Pinos to Point Joe. All marine animals and features (including shells and rocks) are protected. No collecting or fishing is allowed - your help is needed to maintain this coastal area as a healthy habitat for future visitors to enjoy!
Asilomar Coast Trail- The Asilomar Coast Trail begins just north of Asilomar's main beach and consists of a ¾ mile walking trail giving visitors access to Asilomar State Beach's rocky coastline and pocket beaches. The coast trail is accessible and a beach wheelchair and beach walker are available upon request at the registration desk inside the Phoebe Hearst Social Hall. Visitors can access Asilomar State Beach and the coast trail from 27 entry points along Sunset Blvd.
Park Regulations: All entry points to Asilomar State Beach and the coast trail are signed with park regulations. (Please see "Park Regulations" in the information section to the right for more information.)
Please Note: There are no restrooms or picnicking facilities on the State Beach.
Restrooms: Our public restroom is located at the Phoebe Hearst Social Hall located on the Asilomar Conference Grounds across the street from the main beach.
Parking: Vehicle parking as well as a bicycle lane is adjacent to the beach and coast trail along Sunset Drive. Please park off pavement to avoid parking in the bike lane. This will keep our bicyclist from having to ride into traffic and will keep you from getting a parking ticket from the city!
View this profile on Instagram