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Get Married Outdoors · Stinson Beach · 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
Apply for a Special Park Use Permit through GGNRA
NPS GGNRA Special Park Uses office as of Jul 2026
Capacity
Up to 50 guests
Micro wedding context — intimate ceremonies
Permit Required
Yes
Apply for a Special Park Use Permit through GGNRA: goga_permits@nps.gov or (415) 561-4300. The GGNRA Special Park Uses page is nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/specialparkuses.htm.
Lead Time
4–8 weeks minimum
Applications accepted up to 1 year in advance. Allow at least 30 days minimum; allow several months if your event is complex. Maximum event duration: 3 hours including setup and cleanup.
The Permit Process
Here's the exact process — sourced from official permit offices and verified by the Our Little Wedding team.
Apply for a Special Park Use Permit through GGNRA: goga_permits@nps.gov or (415) 561-4300. The GGNRA Special Park Uses page is nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/specialparkuses.htm.
NPS GGNRA Special Park Uses office as of Jul 2026Permit fees: $60 non-refundable application fee. Additional permit costs vary based on event size and complexity — contact the park for a specific quote for your ceremony. Certificate of insurance required: minimum $1,000,000 naming the United States as additional insured.
NPS GGNRA permit office as of Jul 2026Applications accepted up to 1 year in advance. Allow at least 30 days minimum; allow several months if your event is complex. Maximum event duration: 3 hours including setup and cleanup.
No exclusive use of the beach — other park visitors may be present. No amplified sound or microphones; sound limited to 85 dB. No glass containers, fire, candles, balloons, confetti, or drones.
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
Stinson Beach is one of Marin's best-kept wedding secrets. The wide sandy beach, rolling hills behind, and Pacific views make for natural ceremony framing without the crowds of more famous spots.
OLW tip
Morning fog here burns off by late morning in summer. Aim for 11 AM to 2 PM for the clearest light. In winter, golden hour at 4 PM is stunning.
OLW tip
Highway 1 through Marin can back up on summer weekends. Alert guests to add 30 minutes of buffer from the Golden Gate Bridge.
Our top recommendations from the team for celebrating nearby.
Parkside Café
Local favorite right at Stinson Beach, brunch-style menu and a relaxed patio
2 min walk from the beach
Nick's Cove
Waterfront oyster bar on Tomales Bay, private dining room
35 min drive north
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