Asilomar, meaning "refuge by the sea", is nestled along the shoreline of the Monterey Marine Sanctuary in Pacific Grove, California. An enchanting combination of forest and dunes, the grounds provide a tranquil setting that fosters creativity and inspiration-perfect for retreats.

Located on the Monterey Peninsula in Pacific Grove, Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds offers breathtaking views of the forest, surf and sand. The Center began in 1913 as a camp and conference site for the YWCA. It has been owned and operated by the State of California since 1956. With buildings designed by the California architect Julia Morgan, (America's first woman architect), the Asilomar Conference Center is a complex of meeting halls, dining facilities, and guest rooms situated on 105 secluded acres of scenic forest and sand dunes. A boardwalk across the dunes gives access to the beach.