About
Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds, also known as the Refuge by the Sea, is a unique and historic wedding venue located on the Monterey Peninsula in Pacific Grove, California. Asilomar offers both indoor and outdoor sites for your ceremony and reception, with outstanding views of the Pacific Ocean. Asilomar is an expansive California State Park. The ceremony site, reception site, and lodging are all located together on our 107 acre property. This eliminates driving from place to place and makes for a wonderful stress-free event for both you and your guests.
Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 150 guests at this coastal venue. Their diverse settings include:
Asilomar State Beach - a gorgeous stretch of soft, sandy beach, featuring rocky coves and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. It’s ideal for outdoor ceremonies.
Grand Cypress Meadow - features majestic, Monterey Cypress trees and an abundance of native California flora. It’s the perfect place to exchange your vows.
Surf & Sand Dining Room - boasts a large fireplace, wraparound deck and big windows. It can accommodate up to 32 guests for an intimate affair.
Seascape Dining Room - boasts stone columns, floor-to-ceiling windows and a large wraparound deck. It’s great for an indoor/outdoor celebration.
Services Offered
Asilomar has been a part of the wedding industry for over 20 years. We offer all-inclusive packages to ensure every detail of your special day is taken care of. Each package includes a celebratory toast, cake cutting, tables, chairs, china, glassware, flatware and linens. Each couple will also receive a complimentary night stay the day of their wedding. Additional services include:
- Accommodations
- Jitney Service
- Pheobe's Cafe
- State Park Store
- Free and Ample Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Beach Wheelchair available for Check-Out
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Reviews of Asilomar Conference Grounds
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One of my favorite wedding venues around! An amazing location with fabulous views and a one of a kind atmosphere seeped in California History make this place a special place for a wedding. -David Royal Photography
Professional, very accommodating and all around a fabulous hotel ~Michele@CoutureOccasions~Event Planner