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Get Married at Point Reyes National Seashore Self-Book Venue Guide
Here's exactly how to get your permit, what it costs, and what to expect, from the Our Little Wedding team.
Marin · Self-Book Venue Guide
Can you get married at Point Reyes National Seashore?
Yes. A Point Reyes National Seashore micro wedding is one of the most rewarding self-book ceremonies in Marin, you handle the permit, and the setting does the rest. Capacity is up to 50 guests.
Point Reyes is 1.5 hours from San Francisco. Many couples pair a morning ceremony here with an afternoon at Tomales Bay Oyster Company, making it a perfect day.
In brief
Point Reyes National Seashore micro wedding: book it yourself with a permit, keep it to 50 guests or fewer, and bring everything in. We can coordinate the permit, the vendors, and your day if you’d like a hand.
The Details
What to know
Capacity
Up to 50
Guests for an intimate ceremony at Point Reyes National Seashore. We usually recommend 20–30 for the best experience in this kind of setting.
How to book
Permit required
No exclusive use is granted, and other park visitors may be present. Contact the permit office for location-specific rules on decor, sound, and fire.
Lead time
Plan ahead
Groups over 25 people (including all vendors) trigger the formal permit process. Applications are accepted up to 1 year in advance; allow at least 30 days minimum before your date. Full permit finalization can take several months after initial review.
Good to know
Bring it in
Point Reyes is 1.5 hours from San Francisco. Many couples pair a morning ceremony here with an afternoon at Tomales Bay Oyster Company, making it a perfect day.
How to book
How to book Point Reyes National Seashore for your ceremony
The exact process, sourced from the permit office and verified by our team.
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Step 1
Submit a Special Use Permit application to Point Reyes National Seashore: pore_special_park_uses@nps.gov or call (415) 464-5100. The park's permit page is nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm.
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Step 2
Permit fees: $100 non-refundable application fee + $200 administrative fee for routine events such as weddings (fees as of Jun 2026). Certificate of insurance required: minimum $1,000,000 naming 'United States / Department of the Interior / NPS' as additional insured.
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Step 3
Groups over 25 people (including all vendors) trigger the formal permit process. Applications are accepted up to 1 year in advance; allow at least 30 days minimum before your date. Full permit finalization can take several months after initial review.
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Step 4
No exclusive use is granted, and other park visitors may be present. Contact the permit office for location-specific rules on decor, sound, and fire.
From the Team
Things the permit office won’t tell you
OLW tip
Point Reyes is stunning in every season, with tule elk on the headlands, lighthouse cliffs, and quiet cypress groves. Drakes Beach and Kehoe Beach are both beautiful ceremony spots.
OLW tip
Weather here is unpredictable year-round. Build in a 30-min weather buffer and have a backup plan for wind. Layers for everyone.
OLW tip
The permit office is helpful. Email them early with your preferred date, location, and headcount, and they'll tell you what's feasible before you submit the full application.
Where to go for dinner after
A couple of favorites near Point Reyes National Seashore for celebrating once the ceremony’s done.
Nick's Cove
Waterfront oyster bar and restaurant on Tomales Bay, private dining room
20 min drive from Point Reyes Visitor Center
Osteria Stellina
Farm-to-table Italian in Point Reyes Station, intimate and locally loved
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Questions
Point Reyes National Seashore wedding questions, answered
Do I need a permit to get married at Point Reyes National Seashore?
Yes. Submit a Special Use Permit application to Point Reyes National Seashore: pore_special_park_uses@nps.gov or call (415) 464-5100. The park's permit page is nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm. Submit a Special Use Permit application to Point Reyes National Seashore: pore_special_park_uses@nps.gov or call (415) 464-5100. The park's permit page is nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm.
How many guests can I have at Point Reyes National Seashore?
Point Reyes National Seashore accommodates up to 50 guests for a ceremony. Our Little Wedding recommends keeping it at or under 50 for a comfortable, intimate micro wedding at this site.
How far in advance do I need to book Point Reyes National Seashore?
Submit a Special Use Permit application to Point Reyes National Seashore: pore_special_park_uses@nps.gov or call (415) 464-5100. The park's permit page is nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm. We recommend starting the process at least 6–8 weeks before your date, or earlier for peak summer weekends.
What can I bring to Point Reyes National Seashore, chairs, decor, flowers?
Point Reyes is 1.5 hours from San Francisco. Many couples pair a morning ceremony here with an afternoon at Tomales Bay Oyster Company, making it a perfect day. Check with the permit office for the current list of allowed and prohibited items for your specific date and location.
You found the spot. Now let's make it happen.
Want us to coordinate the permit, vendors, and your day?
Our packages start at $4,500 for up to 10 guests. You make the calls, venue, photographer, caterer. We coordinate everything else, from the paperwork to the walk-through.
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Point Reyes photo: Ritu Raj, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
