Carmel/Big Sur area site - 010310abbey
Carmel/Big Sur area site - 010310abbey
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This site, located in Carmel, is one of our more popular beach wedding sites. It has easy access from Highway One.
While gorgeous, note that this is NOT a swim beach. It has one of the most dangerous riptides around. However, this shouldn't affect your wedding unless you're planning to take a post-ceremony ocean dip!
What we love about this site:
Fantastic ocean views!
Easy access to the site.
Dogs okay on a leash.
Potential drawbacks of this site
Parking is very limited.
Little ones will need to be watched carefully as the riptides here are powerful.
Accessibility
Parking: 20-25 cars. We strongly recommend carpooling or utilizing a shuttle service.
Access from parking: short walk from parking to the beach.
Additional Logistics
Dogs: allowed on a leash.
Bathrooms: yes.
Suitable for children: yes, but someone needs to be holding their hands while on the beach. The riptides at this location are very dangerous.
Max vehicles accommodated: 20-25 cars, but this is a pretty popular beach spot. Parking can fill up quickly and stay that way. We strongly recommend carpooling or a shuttle service.
Max number of guests at this site: 30.
Dates of Availability: year-round.
Permits and Fees
Permits and Fees
Up to 6 guests - The site requires a micro-wedding permit of $175 and we will add the cost to your package and obtain a permit for you.
The following days increase the micro-wedding permit fee by $125 ($300 total):
Mother’s Day
President's Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend
Independence Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
Veterans Day Weekend
Thanksgiving Weekend
Christmas Weekend
New Year's Day Weekend
7-21 guests - The site requires a 1-hour permit of $450 and we will add the cost to your package and obtain a permit for you.
22-30 guests - The site requires a 2-hour permit of $550 and we will add the cost to your package and obtain a permit for you.
Weddings of any size with chairs and/or an arch - The site will require a 4-hour permit of $750 and we will add the cost to your package and obtain a permit for you. (Reminder: we do not do weddings with more than 30 guests.)
Event insurance is required, but you can be covered under our umbrella policy at no additional charge. In most cases, Blue Sky Elopements will also cover the refundable event deposit charged by the state of California
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Location
Note: place marker is approximate; the actual location will be provided upon booking.
Monterey County Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT: be sure to check the calendar of events for the dates you're considering before you submit your date to us. Local events can impact traffic and the accessibility of your site.
Carmel Average Temps and Precipitation
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