Asilomar is a fully handicapped accessible hotel
Part of the California State Parks system, our handicapped accessible hotel does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Prior to arrival, visitors in with special access needs should contact the Front Desk Manager on duty at (831) 372-8016. If we cannot accommodate you we will recommend other hotels with handicap showers.
Improved Access for the Disabled
A long-term project to upgrade Asilomar to meet the guidelines set by the American with Disabilities Act as well as state and federal laws is currently underway. Improvements completed to date include renovated public restrooms in the Phoebe Hearst Social Hall, Crocker Dining Hall, Merrill Hall, Chapel, Pirates’ Den, Nautilus, Triton, and Surf & Sand Meeting Room, Mott Training Center. Stage Lifts at Merrill Hall and Chapel, accessible lift at the swimming pool, accessible picnic and campfire area and new exterior handrails at Chapel and the Scripps/Lodge area. Eight guest rooms remodeled and are now 100% accessible. Scheduled for 2008 are improvements to buildings, public restrooms, and four guestrooms in the Fireside and Forest Lodge complexes.
For more information visit Access Northern California.
Mobility Disabilities
The grounds and walking paths at Asilomar are hilly making it difficult to navigate for people using manual wheelchairs or for someone who has difficulty walking. Asilomar's jitney (a 24-hour on-grounds shuttle service) is available to transport individuals and luggage anywhere within the property. There is 1 van with ramp available upon request. For 24-hour service dial "0" from any house phone for the Front Desk or from a cell phone dial (831) 372-8016. The boardwalk to Sunset Avenue is wheelchair accessible. Directly across Sunset Avenue is a short boardwalk that leads to a viewing platform. There are no accessible paths onto the beach.
Accessible Parking
There are designated accessible parking spaces located throughout Asilomar; all are clearly indicated on the property map. In addition to the designated accessible parking spaces on grounds, any of our marked loading/unloading zones can be utilized for overnight parking by a guest displaying a state issued permanent or temporary placard / license plate.
Our security department can also issue a temporary courtesy-parking pass for guests who do not have a state issued permanent or temporary placard / license plate. The courtesy-parking pass will permit parking in designated spaces and spaces designated as loading/unloading zones. This pass will not permit parking in a space designated for disabled.
Accessible Lodging
Completely remodeled fully accessible guest rooms include rooms 603 and 604 in surf & Sand, rooms 717, 718, 719, and 720 in Sea Galaxy and rooms 1114 and 1115 in East Woods. At this time, although not fully accessible, rooms 401 and 413 in Stuck-up Inn are the most wheelchair accessible guest rooms. Additional lodging that might be appropriate for someone that is semi-ambulatory is in South Long views, Afterglow, Embers, and Hearth.
The toilet area in these rooms has limited transfer space. For specific access features, information and availability contact the Asilomar Front Desk by dialing "0" from any house phone or dial (831) 372-8016 from your cell phone. Additional equipment available through Housekeeping includes:
One plastic shower bench with back that straddles the tub
One plastic stool with back that sits in side the tub
One toilet seat extension with attached grab bars
Board to place under the mattress to make it firmer
Asilomar Conference GroundsSM 107 acres of dunes, beach, and forest are dedicated to a natural ecological environment, and as such they are considered a bit rugged by some guests, particularly those who are elderly, infirmed, or physically disabled. The paved pathways have some slopes, steps, and uneven surfaces. There are some two-story buildings, and some guestrooms and meeting rooms have entry steps. In addition, all of the buildings were constructed between 1913 and 1982, and as a result, the majority of the rooms are not accessible to travelers with disabilities.
However, there are a limited number of disabled accessible features in some rooms including: bars in bathroom area, roll-in showers, buildings with elevators, and wide entry doors. TDD devices for the hearing impaired are available at the Front Desk upon request, trained guide, service dogs are allowed on the grounds, and there is disabled parking available. California State Parks does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Prior to arrival, visitors with special access needs should contact the Front Desk Manager on duty at (831) 372-8016.
Accessible Meeting Rooms
All meeting rooms have wheelchair access into the room with the exception of Willow Inn, Manzanita, Oak Knoll, Toyon, and Acacia.
Meeting rooms (not including living rooms) that have fully accessible public restrooms include Merrill Hall, Chapel, Surf & Sand, Nautilus, and Triton.
There are partially accessible restrooms for Kiln, Fred Farr Forum, Oak Shelter, and Evergreen.
Living Rooms with accessible public restrooms are Pirates Den, Stuck Up Inn, Embers, Hearth, and Afterglow.
Accessibility at Crocker Dining Hall
The Crocker Dining Hall has a unisex accessible restroom.
Blind/Visually Impaired
All buildings and rooms recently renovated have new accessibility compliant signs. We will soon be providing better low vision directional assistance.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired
Available assistive equipment from the front desk includes:
TDD/TTY for telephone call assistance
Silent alarm clock - vibrates pillow when alarm is set
Knock sensor device - flashes a light if someone knocks at the door
