Title: Asilomar Dunes Travel Guide: Best of Asilomar Dunes, Pacific Grove Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Asilomar Dunes](https://expedia.co.uk/Asilomar-Dunes-Hotels.d976408397587320832.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Pacific Grove](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Pacific-Grove.d9044.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Asilomar Dunes Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Asilomar-Dunes.d976408397587320832.Car-Hire-Guide)[Asilomar Dunes Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Asilomar-Dunes.d976408397587320832.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Asilomar Dunes Travel Guide ## Pacific Grove ![Asilomar Dunes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/2713e7c8-aa2e-4046-a5f8-6c1fc2ac932c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Asilomar Dunes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153470/605b3c1e-6300-4904-8038-965645aa2388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Asilomar Dunes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/2aef769a-b78e-4c55-ad7d-20ab05baac40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Asilomar Dunes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/aea9a225-0e33-45da-85c5-37fd6a4e5bd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Asilomar Dunes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/2c21c9f1-3628-4d96-ab0d-93a49b91dc5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Asilomar Dunes Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Pacific Grove travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove.dx9044) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Point Pinos Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089203/e23c0ec3-f2b8-4542-a3f4-1b966151f0b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Point Pinos Lighthouse Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Point-Pinos-Lighthouse-Pacific-Grove.d6089203.Attraction) ![View of a cove on Sunset Cliffs Blvd. in San Diego, CA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328081/3e33b109-d103-4c98-a276-b0fbe3bfe6ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanview-Boulevard-Beach-Tract.d6328081.Attraction) ![Waves break along the rocky coastal shores of the Monterey Bay, at Asilomar Beach, in Pacific Grove, along the central coast of California, close the the Big Sur coast and Highway 1.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/632321341828796416/404f8aa8-d7f9-429b-9437-e1bba7e29a95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Asilomar-Dunes-Nature-Preserve-Monterey.d632321341828796416.Attraction) ![Monterey Bay Aquarium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063305/1b6d21be-7215-42ac-b511-1c4be9f92d9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-Retreat.d6063305.Attraction) ![Lovers Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328083/596a3f05-a25b-44b0-b2cd-ba39bf71cf90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lovers-Point-Pacific-Grove.d6328083.Attraction) ![Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/c5d0e348-ac0e-4ff9-8c36-0394e829a357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monarch-Grove-Butterfly-Sanctuary-Grove-Acres.d6312443.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour £56 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details) ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide £52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) ![Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47289277/4d6282e4-9a4c-44bb-8482-5c0538e725a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise £49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a47289277.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise £71 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details) ![Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/bf7c8a40-11e9-4dd1-801d-69cc4618f103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr £59 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-guided-electric-bike-tour.a1385287.activity-details) [See all activities in Pacific Grove](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Pacific-Grove.d9044.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Asilomar Dunes ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA £182 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,033 reviews) WONDERFUL!!! Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=1024&PinnedHotelID=1024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408397587320832) ![Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18152/d0aba218_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa 1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA £246 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,564 reviews) Loved it and the staff was very friendly. Thank you! 😊 Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=18152&PinnedHotelID=18152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408397587320832) ![Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25100/25067/10063030_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row Monterey CA £295 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,454 reviews) Everything was just as a expected Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=25067&PinnedHotelID=25067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408397587320832) ![Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/35900/35893/30af1503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa 700 Munras Ave Monterey CA £172 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,746 reviews) It was clean but air freshener was really smelly. Because of it could not run AC. It triggered my asthma. After talking front desk, i was promised the issue would be fixed. It was not. .. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=35893&PinnedHotelID=35893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408397587320832) ![Carmel Mission Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21300/21218/4f080b1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Mission Inn 3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA £151 14 Apr - 15 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,728 reviews) We had a room next to stair way. Kept slamming, with a baby was not ideal. And there was huge spider nesting in the corner. Lot of windy noise. The aesthetic was great, just needed a little bit of deep clean Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=21218&PinnedHotelID=21218&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408397587320832) ![Carmel Bay View Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1808/6a559ab2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Bay View Inn Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £179 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,578 reviews) The staff were great, the location is great, the facility is well kept. I didn’t like that there was no AC and I wish I knew before booking. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1808&PinnedHotelID=1808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408397587320832) [See all 1,493 properties in Asilomar Dunes](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=976408397587320832) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove-Grove-Acres.dx976407804441452544) ![Beach Tract](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/0d9c56d2-a01a-49fa-9359-402e107c1c4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove-Beach-Tract.dx976406798970286080) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sunset Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove-Sunset.dx976408970302775296) ![Town Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/7c419a8d-565f-44e2-9214-e64d09d706ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove-Town-Center.dx976406411374649344) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Country Club Gate While Country Club Gate isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove-Country-Club-Gate.dx976409716058394624) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hillcrest While Hillcrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey. 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