Making Your Way
No matter where you're coming from, it's easy to get to Asilomar from area highways, as well as numerous airports. The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is just 8 miles from Asilomar, while Mineta San Jose International (SJC) is 80 miles to the North and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 110 miles to the North. The airports in San Jose and San Francisco are also served by the Monterey Airbus, an airport shuttle service that can bring travelers right to our door.
Driving Directions
From San Francisco / San Jose
Asilomar is approximately 120 miles south of downtown San Francisco (about 105 miles from San Francisco International Airport) and about 75 miles south of San Jose. Take 101 south to 156 West. Take 156 West to Highway 1 South, through Monterey to the Pebble Beach / Pacific Grove exit, turn right on Holman Highway / 68 West. Stay on Highway 68 West/Holman Highway for 3.5 miles until it becomes a city street called Forest Avenue. Continue on Forest Avenue for about 1 mile and make a left turn onto Sinex Avenue. In just under 1 mile, Sinex Avenue ends right at the front gates to Asilomar.
From Los Angeles
Asilomar is approximately 325 miles from downtown Los Angeles (about 310 miles from LAX). Take 101 North though Salinas to 156 West. Take 156 West to Highway 1 South, through Monterey to the Pebble Beach / Pacific Grove exit, and Highway 68 West. For about 3-1/2 miles you will then be on a portion of Highway 68 West that is also called the Holman Highway. Stay on Highway 68 West/Holman Highway until it becomes a city street called Forest Avenue. Continue on Forest Avenue for about 1 mile and make a left turn onto Sinex Avenue. In just under 1 mile, Sinex Avenue ends right at the front gates to Asilomar.
From Salinas
Take Highway 68 West to Highway 1 South to Highway 68 West to Pacific Grove. Just past the Monterey Peninsula Airport, Highway 68 West overlaps Highway 1 for about 5 or 6 miles. Stay on Highway 68 West/Highway 1 and take the Pacific Grove exit. For about 3-1/2 miles you will then be on a portion of Highway 68 West that is also called the Holman Highway. Stay on Highway 68 West/Holman Highway until it becomes a city street called Forest Avenue. Continue on Forest Avenue for about 1 mile and make a left turn onto Sinex Avenue. In just under 1 mile, Sinex Avenue ends right at the front gates to Asilomar.
Airport Transportation
Local taxi companies service the Monterey Peninsula Airport as does the Monterey-Salinas Transit bus system. Airport shuttle service to and from San Jose and San Francisco airports can be arranged in advance through Monterey Salinas Airbus by calling 831-373-7777 or visiting the Monterey Airbus website.
Public Transportation
See Monterey-Salinas Transit website.
Limousine Service
Main Event Limousines pride themselves on excellence that will make your event a memorable one. Transportation specialists for any size group or function based in Monterey California. Taxicab Service Taxicabs are available at the Monterey Airport for transfer to Asilomar. Fares are $20 - $25 one-way. For more information, visit Main Event Limousine website.
Car Rental
The following are some of the car rental companies that service the Monterey area. It is highly recommended that you call to reserve your car well in advance, since some local events such as golf tournaments and music festivals have been known to create a rental car shortage.
- American Auto Rental (831) 649-1611
- Avis® Rent A Car (831) 647-7140
- Budget® Rent A Car (831) 373-1899
- Dollar® Rent A Car (831) 422-2619
- Enterprise® Rent-A-Car (831) 649-6300
- Hertz® Worldwide Car Rental (831) 373-3318
- Monterey Rent-A-Roadster (831) 647-1929
- National Car Rental® (831) 373-4181