Mt Tam Elopement

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Just north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate, is Mount Tamalpais State Park (MTSP), 6,300 acres of redwood groves, oak woodlands, grassland slopes, chaparral and rocky ridges. Offering spectacular views of the nearby Pacific and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area, from its ridges, slopes and the 2,571-foot high, East Peak.

On a clear day, visitors can see the Farallon Islands 25 miles out to sea, the Marin County hills, San Francisco and the bay, hills and cities of the East Bay, and Mount Diablo. On rare occasions, the Sierra Nevada's snow-covered mountains can be seen 150 miles away.

Note: this park gets crowded on weekends, but it's perfect for a weekday elopement ceremony.

This park requires a permit and fees for all weddings, regardless of size. Fees start at $150 and vary according to location and number of people. Call David at California State Parks 415-898-4362, ext 23 for pricing information and to apply.