Pacific Grove Guide - 2025

Stay and Play with your Pet ASILOMAR STATE BEACH Asilomar State Beach is a narrow, one-mile strip of sandy beach and rocky coves off of Sunset Drive. Dogs are permitted on the state beach, but must be leashed and in the immediate control of the handler. RECREATION TRAIL The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail extends from the Monterey Bay Aquarium to Asilomar State Beach. The trail is part of the recreation trail network which runs from Marina to Pacific Grove. RIP VAN WINKLE OPEN SPACE Located between Sunset Drive and Forest Lodge Road along Congress Avenue. Joggers and walkers extensively use the park, as do people who want to exercise their dogs off-leash.