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 place whether for 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) 648-5730.

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. This park has a large grass area with 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) 648-5730.

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.

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 requires a monitor for all events ($104) and a $1 million liability insurance. 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. Even with the permit, no specific area is reserved for your event; therefore, it is advisable to have someone arrive early to secure it. 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 hours necessary to be at this site well in advance of the ceremony time to attempt to set-up in the most desirable location (due to it being a non-reserved situation).

Carmel Beach

Fine white sandy beach in a lovely cove setting. A great wedding location for off tourist season weddings (October-May). Perfect for a small beach wedding.

Location: End of Ocean Blvd., Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Permit: No permit is required under 100 people. For over 100, both a Permit & Liability Insurance is required.

Deposit: None for under 100.

Check for Availability: Carmel-by-the-Sea City (831) 620-2020.

Maximum Guests: Undeclared (but parking is a major issue).

Other Notes: Parking is very limited, alcohol is permitted on the beach only, public restrooms are available, maximum of 12 folding chairs, no arches, flower urns or any props are allowed, music or sound equipment is not allowed, check tide chart for available beach area on the day of your wedding, no specific area is "reserved," it is first come, first served.

Carmel Valley Park

Located in Carmel Valley Village, the Carmel Valley Park has a wonderful gazebo and is very well groomed with great barbeque facilities, making this a cost-effective, one-stop venue for both your ceremony and reception.

Location: West Carmel Valley Road at the Village, Carmel Valley, California.

Permit: A permit fee of $250 for the Gazebo area only, and an additional $250 for the barbecue area.

Deposit: $200 refundable security deposit, to be written as a separate check so they can just return the check to you if there is no damage.

Check for Availability: Carmel Valley Parks & Recreation (831) 659-3983.

Maximum Guests: 300.

Other Notes: Great parking, restrooms available, more sunny/warmer days than the other parks & beaches, play area for children.

Pebble Beach

The beaches at Pebble Beach are beautiful and have no permit fee; however, every car that passes through the gate must pay an entrance fee. A couple favored sites are Seal Rock and Bird Rock.

Location: On the 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, California.

Permit: Permit is not required, however, there is a Gate/Entrance Fee per vehicle ($9 as of this writing, subject to change).

Deposit: None.

Maximum Guests: Not mandated.

Check for Availability: No agency approval needed, first-come, first-served!

Other Notes: Parking is limited, no close public restrooms. With no cost/reservation comes no guarantees that the location won't be being used by someone else. 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 hours necessary to be at this site well in advance of the ceremony time to attempt to set-up in the most desirable location (due to it being a non-reserved situation).