Asilomar State Beach
- Location
- Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove
- Hours
- 8 a.m. to sunset
- Parking
- Along Sunset Dr, off the pavement
- Restrooms
- Phoebe Hearst Social Hall, across the street
- Tide pools
- Wildlife & birding
- Dog-friendly
About this beach
Asilomar State Beach is a narrow mile of sandy beach and rocky shoreline along Sunset Drive in Pacific Grove, next to the Asilomar Conference Grounds. The Asilomar Coast Trail, about three-quarters of a mile, connects rocky shore and pocket beaches, with 27 entry points along Sunset Drive.
Tide pools
The rocky shoreline has tide pools. They're in the Asilomar State Marine Reserve, so collecting and fishing are prohibited. Respect any temporary closures for nesting black oystercatchers.
Practical details
The beach is open 8 a.m. to sunset. Park along Sunset Drive, off the pavement so the bike lane stays clear. There are no restrooms on the beach; the public restroom is in Phoebe Hearst Social Hall across the street.
Rules
Leashed dogs are welcome on the beach and trails. Bonfires aren't allowed.
Getting there & access
Parking
Park along Sunset Drive next to the beach, off the pavement to keep the bike lane clear.
Beach wheelchairs
Ask at the Conference Grounds front desk, (831) 372-8016.
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Phone
- (831) 646-6440
What's here
Tide pools
Tide pools in the Asilomar State Marine Reserve
Dog-friendly
Leashed dogs on the beach and trails
Wildlife
Black oystercatcher nesting areas
Rules & official resources
- No collecting or fishing in the Asilomar State Marine Reserveparks.ca.gov ↗
- Dogs on leash; off-leash dogs not allowedparks.ca.gov ↗
- Bonfires prohibitedparks.ca.gov ↗
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