In 1913 the Young Women's Christian Association founded Asilomar as its first permanent conference grounds for the western United States. Constructed during a time of progressive social and political change for women in California and the United States, the YWCA chose architect Julia Morgan to design Asilomar's buildings and grounds. In 1952 a local "Save Asilomar" committee lobbied the YWCA and the State of California to preserve the property. Asilomar became a California State Park on July 1, 1956.

State Registered Historical Landmark No. 1052

Registered February 7, 2014
Plaque placed by the Native Sons of the Golden West, the California State Park Foundation, and California State Parks

Dedicated 2014, the 150th Anniversary of California State Parks