Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
Visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
Tours & day trips
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History & culture
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Adventure & outdoor
See all 11 activitiesOpens in new tabMonterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Water activities
See all 8 activitiesOpens in new tabMonterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 6 activitiesOpens in new tabCarmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Popular places to visit
Asilomar State Beach
Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.”
North Moss Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Moss Beach during your trip to Monterey?
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
Explore the lovely green spaces of Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary and enjoy the golf courses in Pacific Grove. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Moss Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moss Beach during your trip to Del Monte Forest? Wander the pebble beaches or discover the area's sunsets.
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture.