Fees and regulations for the beaches and parks of Monterey County are determined by the Cities, NOT Monterey Beach Weddings. Please double-check and confirm all of the information given below with the appropriate agency for the location of your choice. Monterey Beach Weddings has made all attempts to keep this information accurate and up-to-date, but it is possible that changes could be made without our immediate knowledge.

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Lover's Point Park

Lover's Point has been called One of the top 10 most romantic places in America by Sunset Magazine, and is the perfect beach wedding location whether for a small elopement ceremony or a larger wedding. With such an expansive view of the Pacific Ocean, it's easy to see why this is such a sought-after spot for couples to tie the knot.

Location: Ocean View Blvd. at the foot of 17th Street, Pacific Grove, California.

Permit:  Permit is required at a fee of $300 per 2-hour block of time.

Deposit: $150 refundable cleaning deposit.

Maximum Guests: 100

Check for Availability: Pacific Grove Recreation Department (831) 648-3100.

Other Notes: $25 fee for a sound permit if you require a PA system, parking is limited, alcohol is prohibited, public restrooms are nearby.

Lover's Point Beach

You may also use the public beach at Lover's Point for your ceremony, but it is public and is first come, first served -- no reservations allowed. It can be extremely busy on sunny days and the public might not be very accommodating.

Location: Ocean View Blvd. at the foot of 17th Street, Pacific Grove, California.

Permit: None.

Deposit: None.

Maximum Guests: Not mandated, however, maximum fit is about 30.

Other Notes: Parking is limited, alcohol is prohibited, public restrooms are nearby.

Berwick Park

A very lovely park with large cypress trees overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean. For beach wedding sites, this park is a perfect option with a large grass area and stunning ocean views for beautiful photos.

Location: Ocean View Blvd. near 7th Street, Pacific Grove, California.

Permit:  Permit is required at a fee of $300 per 2-hour block of time.

Deposit: $150 refundable cleaning deposit.

Maximum Guests: 100

Check for Availability: Pacific Grove Recreation Department (831) 648-3100.

Other Notes: $25 fee for a sound permit if you require a PA system, ample street parking, alcohol is prohibited, closest public restrooms are located at Lover's Point.

Carmel River State Beaches

Carmel River State Beaches is located south of Carmel and offers scenic views, sandy beaches and bluffs overlooking the beach. The beaches include Stuart Cove, Carmel River, Rock Outcropping (50 person capacity), Middle Beach and Monastery Beach, all of which are beautiful beach wedding sites.

Location: 26599 Scenic Road, Carmel, California.

Permit: Permit is required at a fee of $100 for simple weddings with no decorations, props or musicians, and $200 for weddings with props and/or musicians.

Deposit: $125 non-refundable processing fee and a variable ($100-$1,000) refundable deposit depending on size of wedding.

Maximum Guests: 50 (for Rock Outcropping) to 200.

Other Notes: State Parks require a million dollar liability insurance policy, and that you hire a "monitor" (2 hours x $52) for events over 100 people or for 50 or more with alcohol. There is ample parking, it is more "private" than other beaches, alcohol is permitted and there is a restroom at Monastery Beach and adjacent to the parking lot at the mouth of the Carmel River. Monterey Beach Weddings has a surcharge for this location due to varying factors such as parking issues, distance from van to set-up & break-down area, and the extra time needed to be at this site in advance of the ceremony time to attempt to set-up in the most desirable location.