1. Asilomar State Beach is located in Pacific Grove, California, on the Monterey Peninsula. It is known for its beautiful sandy beach and rugged coastline. The beach is part of Asilomar State Marine Reserve, which protects a diverse marine ecosystem. The area is also home to the Asilomar Conference Grounds, a historic site where the Asilomar Conference on Genetic Engineering was held in 1975.
2. Asilomar State Beach is open year-round from 8am to sunset. There is no specific phone number for the beach, but you can contact the California State Parks at (916) 653-6995 for general inquiries.
3. There is no entrance fee for Asilomar State Beach. However, there may be parking fees depending on the season. The beach can be accessed by car via Sunset Drive, and there are several parking lots available. Public transportation options may include buses or taxis from nearby Monterey or Carmel.