Asilomar State Beach

Asilomar State Beach Check out parks.ca.gov/asilomar to learn more!
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A State Park since 1956, Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds is 107 acres of sandy beach, rocky coves, sand dune preserve, pine forest habitat AND a conference grounds.

Discover legendary park ranger Betty Reid Soskin’s inspiring work and urgent mission to restore missing chapters of Amer...
06/20/2026

Discover legendary park ranger Betty Reid Soskin’s inspiring work and urgent mission to restore missing chapters of America’s story. 🙌

On Saturday, July 18th at 2:00, join us in the Chapel to view “No Time to Waste.” This documentary captures her fascinating life — from the experiences of a young Black woman in a WWII segregated union hall, through her multi-faceted career as a singer, activist, mother, legislative representative and park planner to her public role at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front. Betty illuminated the invisible histories of African Americans and other people of color. 💪

This event is free and open to all ages. RSVPs are required- please register on Eventbrite (link in the "About" tab). Refreshments will be available courtesy of Asilomar’s concessionaire, Aramark!

Have you ever taken a breathtaking photo in one of California’s state parks and thought, “This is so good it could win a...
06/19/2026

Have you ever taken a breathtaking photo in one of California’s state parks and thought, “This is so good it could win a contest”? Well, now’s your chance – right here on OuterSpatial!

California State Parks is holding its second annual Share Your Space Photo Contest inviting Californians to celebrate the state’s natural beauty, history and fun-filled moments by capturing captivating images in five categories:

🌲A Space for All
🏄A Wild Ride
🧑‍🚒Heroes and Helpers
🏰Landscape and Legacy
🐳Living Wonders

Through August 1, submit your best shots from California’s 280 state parks — one per category, up to five categories total — for a chance to win curated prize packs featuring outdoor gear, park-inspired items and more!
As the contest unfolds, the community helps surface standout photos through likes, while California State Parks selects final winners based on creativity, quality and overall impact.

Get outside, capture your experience and share your space! 📸

Summer is here and we are READY 🤩 Everyone is invited to our Summer Saturdays Events at Asilomar! Kicking off the season...
06/07/2026

Summer is here and we are READY 🤩 Everyone is invited to our Summer Saturdays Events at Asilomar! Kicking off the season, join State Parks staff at the beach in the morning on Saturday June 13 for some hot drinks and friendly conversation 😎⛱🌊☕ Later that afternoon, help us fill the forest with song as we revive the old camp songs of Asilomar's YWCA era! 🎶🎸🗣🎙Both of these events are free. No registration required.

Other Summer Saturdays Events include film screenings 🎥, a birthday bash for Asilomar 🎉, and more 🐋🦈! Follow us to stay up to date with all our events.

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🥳 The California Natural Resources Agency and the California Environmental Protection Agency are ...
06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🥳 The California Natural Resources Agency and the California Environmental Protection Agency are celebrating Pride Month with the theme "Exist. Resist. Have the Audacity." You can read the agencies' official statement at resources.ca.gov/Pride

When we look at nature, it's easy to see many different kinds of strength. Tide pool animals that cling tightly to the rocks. Cypress and pines standing tall against the wind. Kelp that bends and sways, but doesn't break. The theme "Exist. Resist. Have the Audacity." reminds us that Pride Month is only possible because of a legacy of resistance and bold leadership.

We affirm that Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds is a place for everyone. We are proud to support the LGBTQ+ community and their right to live out loud.

California State Parks Week is just around the corner! 🌊🌲Explore immersive experiences at parks across this beautiful st...
05/28/2026

California State Parks Week is just around the corner! 🌊🌲

Explore immersive experiences at parks across this beautiful state, including special (and ✨FREE✨) tours and programs here at Asilomar!

Visit the link in our bio to check out all California State Parks Week programs! 🙌

Happy ! 🌊Have you ever wondered if your boo may not be your boo, but is actually a marine animal or shorebird that live...
05/26/2026

Happy ! 🌊

Have you ever wondered if your boo may not be your boo, but is actually a marine animal or shorebird that lives in the Monterey Bay? Get to the bottom of it with this quiz!

Remember- relationships are temporary, but caring for our marine protected areas is forever! 🦦🐳

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! 🥳 Today, we are highlighting the life of Miya Sannomiya...
05/23/2026

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! 🥳 Today, we are highlighting the life of Miya Sannomiya Kikuchi. 🇯🇵🇺🇸

Miya was a leader in many ways. Like many other children of immigrants, she had to navigate living in two worlds while not fitting into either. Her time with the YWCA, and especially her time at Asilomar, showed her what it’s like to live in true equality with people from different backgrounds. That experience helped her become a cultural ambassador, advocating for unity and understanding across racial and cultural divides.

Sea slugs are spectacular tidepool treasures—and we need your help finding them! 🔍 Join staff from California State Park...
05/13/2026

Sea slugs are spectacular tidepool treasures—and we need your help finding them! 🔍 Join staff from California State Parks and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Saturday, May 23 from 10-1 to share your sea slug observations during the first-ever Sea Slug Search. This is part of the summer Snapshot Cal Coast campaigns run by the Center for Biodiversity and Community Science at the Cal Academy. Use iNaturalist to help fill data gaps and deepen our understanding of sea slug diversity! 🥳

Sea slugs are colorful, diverse, and often overlooked indicators of intertidal ecosystem health. By bringing together community scientists, researchers, and tidepoolers to document nudibranchs along the California coast, we can create a powerful snapshot of sea slug diversity, abundance, and distribution that can be used to track change over time. 💪

05/05/2026

Happy ! Let’s go on an adventure in the tidepools! 🌊

There is so much to see and appreciate when the tides are low! These were our findings during the most recent set of King Tides. 🦀 When observing these intertidal creatures in their element, be gentle when touching them and watch out for any waves that may be rushing in. 👀

Asilomar State Beach and its adjacent marine protected area mean there is extra protection and regulations for these creatures. Remember to leave anything cool you see behind, so others can enjoy finding them too! 🙌

If you are interested in learning more about tidepools, join us for a sea slug scavenger hunt on Saturday, May 23rd! California State Parks staff and volunteers will be on the main beach from 10 AM-1 PM to help visitors find tidepool life. 🫧

asilomarstatebeachandconferencegrounds

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800 Asilomar Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA
93950

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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(831) 646-6440

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