Asilomar State Beach covers 107 acres of land. It is home to a delicate ecosystem that has been sustained through the years after it was almost destroyed. The intricate dunes at Asilomar are what have survived after the over-grazing back in the early 1900's that damaged about 480 acres of dunes. Asilomar put a boardwalk in place to protect these dunes from traffic. The delicate plant life in the dunes is what holds them together. These dunes are a perfect example of what can occur when balance is lost and then found again. The dunes create amazing light that adds to its other-worldly landscape.

Please avoid trampling the delicate plant system in the dunes! Stick to walking on the sidewalks where they are provided.