Santa Cruz Area site 010506illuminate
Santa Cruz Area site 010506illuminate
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This site is one of our most popular Santa Cruz elopement venues.
A sweeping stretch of white sands with low cliffs replete with dark green foliage and wildflowers, accompanied by quintessential coastal cedars along the base, make this a great beach location to say "I do."
The eastern end of the beach is bounded by the yacht harbor as well as a quaint lighthouse (that's great for pictures!) The western end is a sandy headland, a cliff-point pathway with views of the Santa Cruz Wharf, Boardwalk and San Lorenzo River Estuary. The lighthouse is visible looking south.
What we love about this site:
Dogs are allowed.
The lighthouse makes for a nice touch in photos.
Potential drawbacks of this site
Parking can be problematic.
Permit is required.
Can be a very busy beach location.
Accessibility
Parking: parking can be difficult, especially during the summer months. There's free on-street parking throughout the neighborhood, as well as some parking at a nearby yacht club.
Access from parking: 5–10-minute walk over cement walkways to get to the beach.
Additional Logistics
Dogs: yes.
Bathrooms: yes, but it's at a nearby yacht club, a 5–7-minute walk away from the beach.
Suitable for children: yes, but make sure someone is holding their hands when near the water.
Max vehicles accommodated: enough to accommodate up to 20 guests, but we still strongly recommend carpooling.
Max number of guests at this site: 20.
Dates of Availability: Year-round, but we discourage weddings here on weekends in summer.
Type of site: public, reservable.
Permits and Fees
Permits and Fees
Wedding Permit Fee: $350.
Permit Notes: permit applications submitted with less than 30 days to go will have an additional $110 fee added. Permit applications not accepted for weddings with less than a 12-day advance notice.
There is also a refundable $250 damage deposit required. Blue Sky will cover this for our couples. Couples will also be added to the Blue Sky event liability policy (required by the state of California) so no need to purchase the required event insurance for this site. This saves our couples approximately $125 - $150.
A minimum of two weeks notice is necessary to apply for this permit.
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Location
Note: place marker is approximate; the actual location will be provided upon booking.
Santa Cruz 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.
Santa Cruz Average Temps and Precipitation
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