ASILOMAR CONFERENCE GROUNDS, Pacific Grove
Property overview
Rooms at Asilomar
Asilomar provides accommodations suitable for relaxation and reflection. Historic Rooms, designed by Julia Morgan, feature hardwood floors and California furnishings and offer 2 twin beds. Standard Rooms include 2 double beds, or 1 double and 1 single bed, or 1 queen and 1 single bed; fireplaces and refrigerators are available for a fee. Cottages offer options like the Engineer's Cottage with one bedroom and a kitchenette, the Director's Cottage with three rooms and a living room with fireplace, and the Guest Inn Cottage with four rooms and a full kitchen. Some rooms include roll-in showers, shower seats, and ADA-friendly doors.
Dining at Asilomar
Crocker Dining Hall serves California fresh menus with local produce sourced from regional organic farmers. The hall accommodates up to 750 guests and offers custom-planned menus in 20 event rooms. Phoebe's Café offers coffee, baked goods, lunch, beer, wine, and spirits, served in an antique setting with outdoor seating. Breakfast is included with select room rates and includes a protein option, a whole-grain vegetarian option, local seasonal fruit, juice, coffee, and tea. Lunch includes two entrée options, a seasonal soup, and a house-made dessert. Dinner includes fresh local fish or protein, seasonal vegetables, a salad, and a house-made dessert; vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request. Gluten-free options are also available.
Leisure and Activities
Guests can engage in outdoor activities such as cycling, surfing, and beach volleyball. Asilomar features a volleyball court on the beach and two antique pool tables in the Phoebe A. Hearst Social Hall. A heated swimming pool is open year-round. Self-guided walking tours cover Julia Morgan architecture, living dunes, coast trails, and forest walks. Asilomar is located in one of the top 5 birdwatching locations in North America.
Location and Access
Asilomar Conference Grounds is 5 km from Monterey Regional Airport and steps from Asilomar State Beach. Nearby attractions include Lovers Point Park (3 km), Spanish Bay (1 km), and Cannery Row (3 km). The location provides access to Monterey Peninsula restaurants, Salinas Valley vineyards, Big Sur redwood groves, and Pebble Beach golf courses. The surrounding area offers cultural events, art festivals, farmers' markets, theater, and live music.
Services and Amenities
Asilomar provides complimentary guest parking and complimentary wireless Internet access in guest rooms and the Social Hall. Renovated public restrooms are available in the Phoebe A. Hearst Social Hall, Crocker Dining Hall, Merrill Hall, Chapel, Pirates' Den, Nautilus, Triton, and Surf & Sand Meeting Room, Mott Training Center. Additional amenities include a gift shop, EV charging stations, and a meditation space. The property offers accessibility features, including stage lifts at Merrill Hall and Chapel Auditorium, an accessible lift at the swimming pool, and a beach wheelchair for access to Asilomar State Beach. A jitney shuttle service is available 24/7.
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Calendar of room availability and rates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Allergy-free rooms
- ATM/Cash machine
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
Services
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
Room features
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries