GPS coordinates:
36.6176833 -121.9421166
LiMPETS site since:
2004
Directions:
This site is located along Sunset Drive in Pacific Grove, CA. From Highway 1 take the Pacific Grove Highway 68 turn and head toward the coast. Highway 68 will wind down through Pacific Grove. At the fourth light, turn left onto Sunset Drive. After the second stop sign, at 17 Mile Drive, the road turns along the coast. The first beach on the left is Asilomar.
The site is across the stream that runs near to the road.
Parking:
Parking for the Asilomar site is along Sunset Drive, there are many places to pull off and park.
Restrooms:
There are no public rest rooms near the site; the closest are either at the small take out deli/ kayak rental spot on the corner of 17 Mile Drive and Sunset Drive, or further along Sunset to the golf course near Point Pinos.
Site description:
The site is across the stream that runs near to the road. This is a very flat beach with lovely sand. Since this beach is flat, the rising tide can cover the entire beach quickly. This is a well-traveled site, especially on the weekend and after work during the week; therefore it is best to monitor during the week.
Permit and visitor information:
No permit is necessary for monitoring; however collecting of any sort is illegal without a scientific collecting permit or fishing license. Since this is a State Park, it is best to notify the rangers that you will be on the beach with a group of students: 831-646-6440.
Contact your LiMPETS site coordinator:
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History • 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 •limpets@pgmuseum.org • (831) 648-5716, ext. 14.
