Weddings at Cabrillo National Monument

Event Bluff Overlook

NPS Photo/Dan Zeller

 

Event Bluff location.

NPS photo.

Arrange a Wedding at the Park

Weddings at Cabrillo National Monument require a special use permit and must comply with specific guidelines. Completed applications for Special Use Permits for weddings must be received by the park no less than 21 business days prior to 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 to Get a Permit:

Processing Time

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

1. Review Guidelines and Fees

First, review our Wedding Guidelines and fees information.
Weddings at Cabrillo National Monument are beautiful but come with specific conditions that brides and grooms need to be aware of.

2. Check Date Availability

Next,email us if you have questions regarding the availability of specific dates. Please note that 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. Submit Your Application

Complete This 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. Park Staff Response

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

5. Final Confirmation

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 that all permits are pending until you receive this notification via email.

 

COVID-19 Special Use Permit Advisory

Special Use Permits are subject to change prior to the event as circumstances and guidance evolve from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), OMB/OPM, and State/local public health officials.