Permits for informal weddings are issued for several beaches and parks in Laguna Beach.
Weddings on beaches are not permitted between Memorial Day weekend and Labor day, except the 4 beaches below Heisler Park (North Main Beach Park, Rockpile Beach, Picnic Beach, and Diver’s Cove Beach). The rest of the year beach weddings may be approved on beaches from Victoria Beach north to Crescent Bay Beach.
Note: On season (summer), holidays and weekends are busy, have notoriously slow traffic and parking is difficult to find, so keep it small and carpool. If you are planning a larger wedding, check into local hotels and restaurants that can accommodate more people.
Maximum number of persons (including the wedding party, officiate, photographer, etc) and the fees are:
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Location |
Maximum persons |
Permit Fee |
| Crescent Bay Park | 40 persons | $ 353 |
| Gazebo in Heisler Park (including the 4 beaches below Heisler Park listed above) | 50 persons | $ 281 |
| Monument Point in Heisler Park | 50 persons | $ 281 |
| Other beaches and parks | 95 persons | $ 281 |
The following ocean view parks are available for weddings:
Limited street parking in residential neighborhood. Lots of flat areas overlooking the ocean.
Best for small ceremonies. Very limited street parking in a residential neighborhood. There are a couple concrete benches for attendees. Views are amazing!
There are about 5-8 designated parking spaces off Park Lantern drive, then just street parking in the neighborhood.
Please note the following guidelines:
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Reservations are limited
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Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance
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Reservation time includes your setup and clean up time
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Renter must provide liability insurance
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Equipment setups, parking and group size is limited by location
Brooke Livingston 