Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Santa Cruz · beach and coast
A ceremony on a coastal bluff trail over Monterey Bay, and the outdoor blue whale skeleton as the signature portrait backdrop.
The practical details
Capacity
Up to 150
Recommended 120, maximum 150. La Feliz Room and Terrace 98 inside or 120 with terrace; Exhibit Hall and Shipwreck Deck 235 standing or 160 seated
Indoor capacity
160
Rain backup
Full
the venue explicitly describes indoor space protected from the elements alongside the outdoor terraces
Curfew / end time
Not published
Amplified music
Not published
Alcohol
All types allowed but must be served by a hired professional; hard liquor requires an ABC-licensed bartender; no self-service
Parking
Not published
Pricing
Ceremony and reception start at $6,510. Hourly from $350 weekday, $450 weekend. Reduced UC and nonprofit rates
Accessibility
Not published
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.
Places nearby to photograph
Portrait options close to the venue, measured straight-line from each one.
These are public places with their own rules, not part of the venue. Paid photography on state park land goes through the California Film Commission.
See also: Santa Cruz wedding photographer
Checked against the venue's own page on September 1, 2026