Looking for a nice park for your ceremony or even reception? Well, we have some information here you might be interested in. This is kind of one of those well-kept secrets because reserving a city or county park is very inexpensive and takes full advantage of our beautiful coastal and inland views. This is just a sampling of parks in San Diego, but one of them might be your perfect place! Looking for a nice park for your ceremony or even reception? Well, we have some information here you might be interested in. This is kind of one of those well-kept secrets because reserving a city or county park is very inexpensive and takes full advantage of our beautiful coastal and inland views. This is just a sampling of parks in San Diego, but one of them might be your perfect place!
Just one word of caution about public parks: you can never be sure that helicopters, dogs, bathing suit-clad onlookers, or noisy children might not also be a part of your special day. Just want you to be prepared! If you are interested in having a wedding in Balboa Park, Mission Bay Park, Presidio Park, or one of San Diego's Shoreline Parks, you will need to obtain a permit from San Diego Park and Recreation permit center located in the Balboa Park Administration Building at 2125 Park Boulevard. The permit center is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recorded information is available at (619) 235-1169 or email parkpermits@sandiego.gov .
Please Note: While we try to make sure that the information below is correct, this is not an official source. For official information about park weddings, visit the San Diego County Parks web site or contact the agency listed below each park.
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Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero Marine Park North and South, Chula Vista Bayside Park These are all beautiful coastal locations and most have bathrooms nearby. To use one for an event, you need to apply for a permit through the Port District. This is not a reservation and exclusive use of the parks cannot be granted because they are public parks. You must call ahead to get a permit and there is a fee for permits. Permits are not a reservation for the space. The form below is a request for park availability, not an actual permit application. Someone will contact you regarding your permit request with information about fees and park availability. Park reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Talk to the Port District for more information on this. Permit Fee: $35 minimum For more information, contact: |
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Balboa Park/Presidio Park Balboa Park is one of San Diego's most beautiful landmarks making it a wonderful place for your special day. Presidio Park is located near the Junipero Serra Museum above Old Town. To reserve a place at one of these parks, all you need to do is obtain a Park Use Permit from Balboa Park Administration Building at 2125 Park Boulevard . The fee is non-refundable and only holds the date and time for a maximum of 4 hours use. Each site varies in maximum people and hours, the park map has specific details on each location. You may view the park map and availablity on their website by clicking on the links above. Permits for particular sites are on a first come, first serve basis. When you call, they will send you a packet with information on each of the sites and their maximum amount of people and everything else you need to know. Permit Fee: Vary by site. For more information, contact: |
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Permit Fee: Vary by site. For more information, contact: |
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Kate Sessions Park
Permit Fee: $250 for San Diego residents, $500 for non-residents. For more information, contact: |
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Permit Fee: $250.00 for San Diego residents and $500.00 for non-residents. For more information, contact: Scripps Browning Park
Permit Fee: $250.00 for San Diego residents and $500.00 for non-residents. For more information, contact: |
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This is the park at the end of 15th street at Coast Boulevard - near the old train station. It's a beautiful medium-sized park that slopes. There are no bathrooms but there is a great view. To reserve this park, you need to call the City of Del Mar. If you are not having a reception there (ceremony only) and you have less than 200 people, they'll probably charge you around $500.00. There are restrictions if you do have your reception there like no dancing, no amplified music, but you can have alcohol and glass. You need to obtain a liability policy and the price for reserving the park goes up if you hold your reception there. You can call them for exact prices. It seems to depend on your specific needs. Permit Fee: Around $500.00 (199 people or less) For more information, contact: |
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Coronado Tidelands Park This is the nice big park near Le Meridian Hotel just after you cross the Coronado Bridge (on the right side). It is very crowded on weekends but has a nice view of the San Diego skyline. You must apply for a permit with the Port District for this park. There are bathroom facilities available. This is not a reservation and exclusive use of the parks cannot be granted because they are public parks. (Permits are not a reservation for the space). Call the Port District for more information about this. Maximum Occupancy for Events: 3,000 For more information, contact: |
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