Santa Cruz Area site 010513dolphin
Santa Cruz Area site 010513dolphin
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The site provides long stretches of shoreline with cliffs in the background. There is no parking lot for this beach (the main reason it tends to have very few people on the beach). The easiest access is down a long set of stairs coming down from Via Palo Alto. So, this site is not handicapped accessible.
It's one of the more affordable beaches in the area and the views are gorgeous. It might even be possible to rent one of the houses on the cliff overlooking this beach and simply walk out your door to a virtually private beach wedding site.
What we love about this site:
Dogs are allowed.
The lack of a parking area tends to make this a more private beach.
Potential drawbacks of this site
Parking can be problematic.
Permit is required.
May be difficult to access for those with mobility issues.
Accessibility
Parking: parking can be difficult, especially during the summer months. There's free on-street parking throughout the neighborhood, but no formal parking lot around.
Access from parking: 3-5-minute walk over concrete sidewalks before getting to a staircase that takes you down to the beach.
Additional Logistics
Dogs: yes.
Bathrooms: no.
Suitable for children: yes, but make sure someone is holding their hands when near the water.
Max vehicles accommodated: enough to accommodate up to 15 guests, but we still strongly recommend carpooling.
Max number of guests at this site: 15.
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
The site is managed by Santa Cruz County and a permit is required.
Site fee is $165 for a two-hour (that's their minimum time) permit.
Additional hours bill at $85 per hour.
Weekend and holiday permit fee is $675.
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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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