Asilomar Dunes Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
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Popular places to visit
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
Oceanview Boulevard
Oceanview Boulevard is just one of the places to see in Pacific Grove, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.
Lovers Point
Enjoy a day of sun and surf at this beautiful beach, which is one of the few places on the U.S. west coast where you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean.
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.
Top hotels in Asilomar Dunes
Asilomar Conference Grounds
"Really enjoyed the Friday and Saturday music. A wonderful place to go for a walk. Going back again sometime for sure!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Great place really enjoyed the stay"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Absolutely love the entrance area. Staff is very nice and not long wait times. The hot tub was clean and our room was amazing."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"We always love staying here with our dogs when we visit Carmel. It’s a great place to stay! We got a balcony this time and our dogs loved it! It’s super close to the beach and there are some dog friendly food places to eat at in walking distance. It’s always pretty clean and the staff is very friendly. ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Old hotel. No AC. TV didn’t work well. No parking."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Great staff. Excellent location."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Asilomar Dunes
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.
Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
