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Get Married Outdoors · Point Reyes Station · Marin
Here's exactly how to get your permit, what it costs, and what to expect — from the Our Little Wedding team.
The Quick Answer
Permit Office
Submit a Special Use Permit application to Point Reyes National Seashore
NPS Point Reyes permit office — fee increase effective Jun 1, 2026
Capacity
Up to 50 guests
Micro wedding context — intimate ceremonies
Permit Required
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.
Lead Time
4–8 weeks minimum
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.
The Permit Process
Here's the exact process — sourced from official permit offices and verified by the Our Little Wedding team.
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.
NPS Point Reyes permit office — fee increase effective Jun 1, 2026Permit 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.
NPS Point Reyes permit office, Jun 2026Groups 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.
No exclusive use is granted — 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 — from the Our Little Wedding team and couples we've worked with here.
OLW tip
Point Reyes is stunning in every season — 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 — they'll tell you what's feasible before you submit the full application.
Our top recommendations from the team for celebrating nearby.
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
5 min drive from the park entrance
Real Weddings
Our Little Wedding has planned intimate ceremonies across Marin. More wedding stories from Point Reyes National Seashore are coming soon.
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