Weddings at Cabrillo National Monument

Event Bluff Overlook

NPS Photo/Dan Zeller

 

Update During COVID-19 Pandemic:
Special Use Permits are subject to change prior to the event as circumstances and guidance evolves from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), OMB/OPM, and State/local public health officials.

 

Cabrillo National Monument requires 21 business days’ notice to process any and all permit requests.

Weddings

Weddings require a special use permit from the park and must comply with specific guidelines. Completed applications for Special Use Permits for weddings must be received by the park no less than 21 busness days' prior to the start of the event. The application must include a non-refundable $100 application fee to reserve the date and time. Please download the guidelines and application files below.

How do I get a permit:
1) Read and review our Wedding Guidelines/fees information. Weddings at Cabrillo National Monument are beautiful but they do come with specific conditions that we want our brides and grooms to be aware of.

2) E-mail us if you have questions regarding the availability of specific dates. Please note, weddings at Cabrillo National Monument are only permitted to take place at the Event Bluff. Weddings are permitted for one hour of priority use. Cabrillo National Monument does not grant exclusive use.

3) Fill out and E-mail your Permit application. A non-refundable $100 application fee is required and payable by credit/debit only. Completed applications for Special Use Permits must be received by the park. To make credit/debit card payments call 619-523-4272.

All completed applications must be E-mailed to [e-mail] or mailed to the following address:

Cabrillo National Monument
C/O Special Park Uses
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

Please keep in mind that a permit request is just a request until you have received official confirmation from Park Staff.

4) Once your application has been received by the park, Park Staff will get back to you as soon as possible. This e-mail will include a pending permit and additional conditions for you to print, sign and return via e-mail or mail. You will also be notified of any cost recovery fees you are responsible for paying at this time.

5) When the permit ranger receives your signed copies of the Permit and Wedding Conditions you will be notified that the Superintendent has approved your wedding permit and your date is officially confirmed. Please note, all permits are pending until you receive this notification via e-mail.

Please read and review the guidelines/fees, then return the application.