Location

Asilomar Conference Grounds

Location - Transportation - Meeting Facilities

A refuge by the sea. The conference will be held at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. Asilomar sits within 107 acres of ocean-swept dunes of Asilomar State Beach and is owned and run by the California State Parks. Asilomar is a tranquil retreat cradled by pine forests and white sand beaches. Designed by acclaimed architect Julia Morgan in Arts and Crafts style, it was founded in 1913 and now has thirty buildings (eleven on the National Register of Historic Places) that include 312 guest rooms and multiple meeting spaces.

Lodging rates at Asilomar include three meals a day, prepared from fresh, local, and seasonal foods, served in the Crocker Dining Hall. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are always available. If you have other food restrictions, please contact the site coordinator. To preserve the rustic, retreat-like atmosphere and to encourage socializing among participants and appreciation of the beautiful setting, Asilomar’s guest rooms are free from the distraction of TVs and telephones. WiFi is available in all guest rooms and common areas, and it will also be available in our meeting space.

To facilitate camaraderie, we encourage participants to stay and eat at Asilomar. If you choose not to stay there, you can purchase a meal pass or purchase food at Phoebe’s Café. However, you cannot bring your own food or alcoholic beverages onto the grounds. There are very few dining options nearby.

Transportation

Air

The closest airport is Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), which is 8 miles away. Lyft, Uber, and taxis are available and cost approximately $35. Alternatively, the Monterey-Salinas Transit buses stop at the Monterey airport. The buses are clean and wheelchair accessible. They run somewhat infrequently, so it is best to consult the schedule at www.mst.org. The fare is $1.75 one way (ask for a free transfer) and the trip is about 30 minutes. Take any bus from the airport to downtown Monterey (the Monterey Transit Center), where you will need to transfer to line #1 to Asilomar. There is rarely more than a 5-minute wait at the transfer point. The #1 bus will let you off at the front gate to the Asilomar Conference Grounds.

The next-closest airport is San Jose (SJC), 80 miles away. There is a shuttle from SJC that costs $37–$42, one way SJC to downtown Monterey (https://www.montereyairbus.com/). For an extra fee, arranged in advance, you can take it directly to Asilomar. If you take it to downtown Monterey, you can catch the #1 bus (see above) or a Lyft, Uber, or taxi to Asilomar. Car rentals are also available at SJC. Follow directions given below (“from the north”).

The San Francisco airport (SFO) is another option (105 miles away). You can also take the Monterey Airbus shuttle from SFO ($47-$52 one way; see above) or rent a car.

Driving

From the north (San Jose, San Francisco)

Take Highway 101 south to 156 West. 156 West merges with Highway 1 South. Take it through Monterey to the Pebble Beach/Pacific Grove exit. Go right into the roundabout and take the first right onto Holman Highway 68 West. Stay on Highway 68 West for 3.5 miles until it becomes a city street called Forest Avenue. Continue on Forest Avenue for 1 mile and make a left onto Sinex Avenue. In just under 1 mile, Sinex Avenue ends right at the front gate to Asilomar.

From the south (Los Angeles)

Asilomar is approximately 325 miles from downtown Los Angeles (310 miles from LAX). Take Highway 101 North through Salinas to 156 West. 156 West merges with Highway 1 South. Take Highway 1 South through Monterey to the Pebble Beach/Pacific Grove exit. Go right into the roundabout and take the first right onto Holman Highway 68 West. Stay on Highway 68 West for 3.5 miles until it becomes a city street called Forest Avenue. Continue on Forest Avenue for 1 mile and make a left onto Sinex Avenue. In just under 1 mile, Sinex Avenue ends right at the front gate to Asilomar.

Meeting Facilities

Meeting facilities are all walking distance from accomodations on the Asilomar campus. Free parking is available regardless of your stay options on site. A map showing the conference building, cafeteria, parking…. will be uploaded here soon.

Presenters

Audiovisual equipment will be available (digital projector and screen). Please plan to bring your presentation on a flash drive and inform the site coordinator whether it is Mac or PC based.

All presentations will be live streamed and recorded, then posted on YouTube.

If presenters have any special requests, please include them in your proposal or contact the site coordinator.

Lodging Reservations are now available! Please register to the conference first to access our special lodging rates.