Part of what makes Asilomar so unique is its true connection with nature. Biking, bird watching, and strolling along the boardwalk are just a few ways guests can relax and enjoy the day. In winter, guests can also admire the thousands of majestic monarch butterflies that migrate to the butterfly trees of the Monarch Grove Sanctuary in Pacific Grove.
Sports lovers can choose from an array of outdoor activities including cycling along miles of beautiful shore, kayaking, surfing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing or horseback riding.
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove, the city Asilomar resides in, is known locally as "America's Last Hometown." Its historic downtown boasts wonderful Victorian architecture, quaint shops, gourmet restaurants, delicious bakeries and galleries.
Monterey
Monterey was first settled by the Spaniards in 1770 and served as California's first capital for the Spanish and Mexican governments. Today, melding its past with its future, Monterey is a mecca of culture and diversion, offering wine tasting events, festivals, superb dining, and boutique shopping. Visitors also enjoy golf, biking, kayaking, surfing, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and horseback riding. And those seeking an easy afternoon can travel the famed 17-Mile Drive that wanders beside the water and through the 5,000-acre Del Monte Forest.
Carmel by the Sea
Famous for its movie stars, shopping and art, Carmel by the Sea is also a gorgeous place to spend a day. Further inland is Carmel Valley, an enchanting combination of sunshine, countryside and the agricultural charms of rustic barns, fresh produce fields, vineyards and grazing animals.
