GENERAL INFORMATION ON ASILOMAR
Location.
Asilomar Conference Center Grounds are located at 800 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, Tel. (888) 635-5310. The campus-style setting of Asilomar offers an ideal environment for informal meetings and recreational activities. Asilomar, “the refuge by the sea,” is located at the tip of the Monterey Peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It occupies 105 acres of secluded forest and dunes that are preserved by the California State Park System as a nature center and historic site.
The accommodations at Asilomar are charming and comfortable; however, rooms do not have televisions or telephones. The conference room rates include four nights and all meals (dinner on Friday through lunch on Tuesday). Asilomar provides free wireless Internet access in the main public building which is open to all guests 24/7.
Room types (costs will be available in 2012)
Single Room, one person, one bed
Twin Room, two persons, two beds
Double Room, two persons, one double bed
*If you are not bringing a guest and wish to be assigned a roommate, please indicate this on your registration form.
Off-Site Participants.
Asilomar charges participants who choose to stay off-site a facilty use fee. This fee of $100 permits you to use the Asilomar facilities and includes lunch tickets for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Alternate Lodging in Pacific Grove - VIEW LIST
This list is not inclusive, for additional assistance in locating alternate lodging, please contact Monterey Pennisula Reservations, 9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday (Pacific Time), (831) 655-3487 or (888) 655-3424 for assistance.
GETTING THERE
Driving to Asilomar.
If you drive to Asilomar from San Francisco or San Jose, make your way to California Highway 1 and go south. After you pass the Monterey exits, take the second Pacific Grove exit (Route 68 West). Travel west on Route 68 for approximately 10 minutes (watch for where Route 68 West turns left). Near the bottom of the hill, turn right on Asilomar Blvd. The main entrance to Asilomar is at the intersection of Asilomar Blvd and Sinex.
Air Travel to Asilomar.
Asilomar is approximately 120 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and 65 miles from San Jose International Airport (SJC). From these airports to Asilomar you may choose to rent a car or take the Monterey Airbus shuttle. Asilomar Conference Center is listed under 'Hotel' on the Monterey Airbus website as a drop-off/pick-up location. From SFO to Asilomar the fee is $65 one-way and from SJC the fee is $55 one-way. Save $5 per trip if you book online at www.montereyairbus.com.
You may also fly into the Monterey Airport. Taxis are available at the Monterey Airport and fare is approximately $30 to Asilomar.