Mount Madonna County Park
Watsonville and Corralitos · Santa Clara County · public park
Second-growth redwood on the ridge above Watsonville, with the Monterey Bay off to the west and a reservable amphitheater seating 150.
Mount Madonna Center, the retreat center at 445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, is a different organization and does not advertise weddings on its site.
The practical details
Capacity
Up to 150
The Amphitheater site holds 150
Indoor capacity
0
Rain backup
None
outdoor grounds reservation only - no indoor space and no rain alternative
Curfew / end time
Reservations run 8:00am to sunset. There are no evening receptions at this park
Amplified music
Bluetooth speaker or DJ requires advance approval and a permit. Live bands are NOT permitted at Mount Madonna
Alcohol
Permitted within the reserved site only - not in parking lots or on trails
Parking
Per-vehicle entry charged
Pricing
$120 wedding fee (includes a one-day photography permit, a weekday rehearsal, a ranger meeting and booking a year ahead), plus a separate site reservation fee and per-vehicle entry
Accessibility
Not published
Permit authority
Santa Clara County Parks
See it on your wedding date
Set your date and this page fills in with the tides, what the weather is usually like, sunset, and where the sun will be.
See also: Santa Cruz Mountains · permits guide
Checked against the venue's own page on September 1, 2026