Santa Cruz Area site 010510cove
Santa Cruz Area site 010510cove
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This site is managed by the city of Santa Cruz, which means you do not need a permit for an informal on-the-beach wedding here. The other plus of this beach is that--at certain times of the day--it allows dogs off leash. So, if having your dog along for your wedding day is important--and you want him to be free in the process, then take a look at this site.
Getting married right on the beach is probably not your best bet here--it tends to be a bit "kelp-y" especially at low tide. But there is a lovely cement patio area just off the stairs as well as some rock croppings that are easy to navigate and stand on. It also has some overlook sites above the beach that are great for photos.
Parking for this site is limited but there is street parking nearby.
What we love about this site:
Dogs are allowed, and even allowed off-leash after 4:00pm.
The views are spectacular.
Doesn't require a permit.
Potential drawbacks of this site
Parking can be problematic.
Since a permit isn't required, and this is a busy area, you might have to take what you get.
Accessibility
Parking: 32 spaces. Parking can be difficult, especially during the summer months. There's free on-street parking throughout the neighborhood, as well as some parking near the beach itself. We strongly recommend carpooling as the spaces near the beach tend to stay filled throughout the day.
Access from parking: To get to the beach, you'll have to navigate a set of stairs. May be difficult to access for those with mobility issues.
Additional Logistics
Dogs: yes. Are allowed off-leash starting at 4:00pm.
Bathrooms: yes.
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 as the spaces tend to fill up quickly and stay that way throughout the day.
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, non-reservable.
Permits and Fees
Permits and Fees
This site is not reservable--it is open and free to the public. Please note these terms from our contract for nonreservable sites:
Blue Sky Elopements and Client's assigned wedding professionals are not responsible for issues related to unforeseen closures/restrictions/inaccessibility of unbooked (i.e. Clients do not pay to reserve their location) venues. If Client chooses to be married at a public venue that is not reserved in advance, then it is Client's responsibility to ensure the venue is accessible on the wedding day. Note: additional fees will be applied if Blue Sky Elopements needs to reschedule vendors due to a change in venue.
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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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