Cuvier Park starts from Cuvier St and Coast Bl in La Jolla, it's between La Jolla Cove and Coast Walk Trail. Street parking only is a pain in the tush. The best features about this park is the green grassy lawn on the bluff cliff side with some bench seating that lets you sit and just enjoy the spectacular ocean views, feel the ocean breeze, as if you're watching a movie because it's so picturesque. My pup and I enjoy this little park and have met with other locals who frequent and walk their pooches. On weekends, this area gets crowded. People use this park to have gatherings, picnics and lately professional photo spots. I've seen commercially created staged floral arrangements with a photographer ready to Take your pics for a fee...I've seen these people set their staging on the bluff and on the beach, and it's tacky, it takes away from the natural wonder of the coast and beach view. These stage photo obstructions are attractive nuisances for kids and dogs. I've seen kids and dogs running around these things, and one day, there will be an injury and a lawsuit. The city really need to regulate these commercial profiteers enforce and ticket them. Love this park, but these tacky set ups have got to go! When your ocean views aren't obscured by distractions Cuvier Park is wondrous and worth a visit. Recommend read more

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Picture a perfect 75 degree sunny day with a light sea breeze and the taste the salt in the air. You can hear the barking of nearby Sea Lions and a fleet of brown pelicans glides overhead. The waves crash against the cliffs and you can see all shades of turquoise shimmering in the Pacific. Kids and their parents are giggling and having fun inspecting the tide pools below. Then you notice a glowing bride stepping out of a limousine on her way to be married at the Wedding Bowl. You close your eyes, and you revel in the warmth of the sunlight gently beaming on your face. For a moment, you're not sure if you're dreaming because it is just so beautiful. Then you slowly open your eyes and exhale because it's real! You check your watch and realize that you only have 15 minutes to get to your interview in town. Nearly 10 years later, you've been with your employer for nearly a decade, and Cuvier Park is only minutes away. This beautiful location has become the place that brings you (and your dog) tremendous peace and joy. This petite park is south of some of the more popular areas so it tends not to be as crowded as the children's pool and the cove. (There is a good amount of parking, but keep in mind that it can get crowded on weekends.) From locals exercising to tourists taking photos and smiling to bougie picnic setups on the grass to sniffalot pups enjoying themselves... there's room for all to peacefully enjoy the incredible view at beautiful Cuvier Park. read more

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A small park with stunning view with perfect location for small gathering , event, walk. Quiet and clean and does not smell unlike the area closer to the cove and seals which smells badly. Love it. The best spot They call it the wedding ball Always there is a bride there so fun to watch Just a note for a gathering u will need a city permit - small fee and should be two weeks in advance. Parking was not bad on Sunday. It may take few minutes read more

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Cuvier Park is one of the most popular oceanfront wedding locations in all of San Diego. There's a designated area within the park called 'The Wedding Bowl' and that is where all weddings are held. The Wedding Bowl is located behind the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. [Parking]: Parking in the area is limited with most of free street parking restricted to 2-hour time limits. The only block offering 4-hour street parking is in front of the La Jolla Recreation Center on Prospect Street. After 6 PM, there are no time limits on street parking. [Permit]: The site is permitted for weddings but not for receptions. However, the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla offers reception venues (https://mcasd.org/page/rentals). Only one wedding permit is issued per day and allowing up to four hours for the ceremony including setup and breakdown. Permit fees are approximately $200. Note that no restrooms are available and the maximum capacity is 40 people. For permits, you can either contact the Permit Center at (619) 235-1169 or have your wedding coordinator handle the process for you. [Conclusion]: This is the perfect spot for couples seeking an outdoor, intimate, and semi-private location with breathtaking ocean views. read more

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As a neighbor of Cuvier Park, I never get tired of the weddings and just the area that this park is in. The beach is so pretty and quiet compared to the other end of the beach that ends at Scripps Park. There is always plenty of parking if you need to park. We walk to it almost every day because it is a special little spot to see boats, sea life, kayaks, and weddings! It's a close walk to downtown for your coffee. There are benches nearby also. Excellent place in La Jolla! read more

Cuvier Park is unreal. You'll find pristine little area of grass to sit and enjoy the amazing views of the La Jolla coast. Thinking about having a picnic? This is the place to do it. read more

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Cuvier Park is a small park located on Coast Boulevard in La Jolla. Located across the street from the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art, the park itself is below street level at the water's edge. But there are two picnic tables at street level, which is where we met friends recently for a holiday brunch. Street parking only. In fact, this is one of our favorite spots to park, have a picnic, and watch the water ... or sunset. read more

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Got married here June 2021, loved being right on the water! Wish the grass wasn't mostly yellow but cant control that. Rented it for a few hours through the city and then had reception up at Cuvier Club. Love La Jolla and is our home, our guests loved visiting and exploring downtown La Jolla. read more

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We had our wedding ceremony here in September 2023 so my review is focused on that. It isn't an ideal venue for everyone, but we love the views and didn't mind the rest. Pros You don't need alot of decor or florals. The natural beauty is stunning. If you have time, walk around and take photos. For the best group photo, have your photographer take it from above (street level). Issues to consider: It's quieter than the rest of La Jolla, and people were respectful. But they will watch and take photos. There's no bathroom nearby. We had a limo bus with a restroom so that wasn't an issue. Would highly recommend SD charters if you're looking. Consider a microphone/sound amp system. The sound of waves, cars, etc. will make it hard for guests to hear you. We had 40 guests, and that even felt a bit cramped with all our vendors, chairs, equipment. So definitely wouldn't recommend for larger groups. Provide shade, a cooler with water bottles. Feel free to msg me if you have any questions! read more

I had a beautiful Covid-19 wedding at this location. We had 20 people in attendance and it was truly beautiful. The park staff were accommodating and the process was easy and inexpensive. read more

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We visited many venues before deciding that Cuvier Park was the right location for our wedding ceremony. We wanted an outdoor ceremony by the water and this location was perfect because it had an awesome view of the ocean, is located in one of our favorite spots (La Jolla), was inexpensive ($250 for the permit at the time), accommodated the right amount of guests (permit allows 40 people), and not at street level (although public, onlookers would only be seen from above and I didn't even notice them that day). With this location, we had to hire a rental company for ceremony chairs and audio, stayed at Scripps Inn since it is right across the street, and made sure that our guests were aware of the 2 hour parking limit. Our ceremony wasn't too long though and since our wedding was in November and it rained on our wedding day, there weren't as many people down in La Jolla. I'd definitely recommend the park for a wedding ceremony. read more

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I paid under $200 for a park permit to host my wedding ceremony in this amazing location! The Cuvier Club sits right above it (4 min walk) for an easy transition into a reception. Cuvier Club was able to provide chairs for a good price and their florists did the arch florals. read more

Cuvier Park - I paid under $200 for this AMAZING location for my wedding ceremony. - Parks Near Me - San Diego, California

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One of the most sought after wedding venues and for good reason! You have to reserve a year in advance for your specified date, so plan far ahead if you want this to be your wedding ceremony site. The views absolutely cannot be beat! read more

AMAZING spot for a wedding and breathtaking view! There are two things about this venue that make it perfect. First, it offers an un-obstructed view of the incredibly blue water and surf. Second, because it's lower than the sidewalk/street no looky lous or tourists will find their way into your wedding photos :) I recommend a sound system with the bride/groom being mic'd. The sound of the waves and tourists at street level make it very difficult to hear. The grass holds way more chairs (white folding) than they say it does. read more

I cannot think of an ugly beach in La Jolla or most of SoCal. This one is also very beautiful with great photo spots as well as the default beautiful scenery. Lots of weddings happen here at the "Wedding Bowl". I especially enjoy the different colors of the ocean that is visible from this corner. read more

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Married here back in August 2007...was the most beautiful setting for our casual, beachy wedding! Was tough to find at first, since it's below street level... we finally found it when atop a balcony at the Museum of Art across the street! Our permit fee back then was $250 as well. I stayed/got ready at the Scripps Inn (across the street as well), which was perfect when it was time to start walking down 'the aisle'. Many people who see my ceremony pics often think we were married in Hawaii... La Jolla beaches are the prettiest in SD for sure! Great spot for a wedding, general photo taking, a picnic, a yoga group (as I saw last night there!), or even a nap. The view is gorg, and the sound of the ocean is so peaceful. read more

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Beautiful area - perfect for a long walk, picnic or just people watching. Also a perfect location for a wedding ceremony. read more

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Nice place...Relaxing....I was just passing by right before the sunset and I stopped for 15-20 minutes. It was worth it. Kind of hard to find a parking spot but if you find one..... Make sure your there before sunset read more

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Just south of the Cove Cuvier Park is nice and very well kept. Even the squirrels are pleased. What's so funny about them is that they creep like Tom Cruise on "Mission Impossible 3" it was so hilarious. These squirrels are everywhere, almost would think of it as a infestation of Rocky and Bullwinkle but there is no Moose. If there was I don't think I would have seen the little guys...LOL! Even more beautiful then sunset cliffs... This would be a good days getaway. Actually this will be good on any day. read more

Cuvier Park - Squirrels everywhere. They are so funny. - Parks Near Me - San Diego, California

Favorite place for a quick picnic by the beach. Great view of the tide pools and easy to find parking as it is not close to where all the tourists are. Easy to walk along the coast without getting sand all over yourself, but also easy beach access! read more

One of my favorite places! You can stop by most weekends to watch a wedding. Or, you can be like me, and actually get married there. My hubby even posted a pic from our day on his review. Everything about this spot is perfect, and it's very reasonable to reserve the park for the day. $250 I think. Downside is that you are limited to 40 guests and there is no alcohol consumption on site. So, receptions must be held elsewhere. Are you considering getting married here? For the best canopies and arches, I recommend checking our Arc De Belle, which is also listed on Yelp. read more

What an absolutely beautiful park! The views, the floors, the friendly people - amazing! Parking can be limited, but I've always had good luck. This place is the perfect spot for a picnic and to watch the waves. read more

They show all these pretty pictures from years back. The city should be a shame, they don't water the wedding bowl area. It's nothing but dead grass. You would think since this is a area where they make revenue from all the weddings that they would keep it nice. Even with the drought they should still keep it watered. The grass up at the top near the picnic table is well watered. read more

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There is just one picnic table, surrounded by grass on a low bluff that overlooks beach and rocky coast... go early or be prepared to picnic on a blanket. A dream place for a sunset. read more

Went to a wedding ceremony here yesterday and thought it a nice little place for a ceremony. The lowered terrain shielded the guests from too much breeze, but it got a bit warm for a minute after having stood on the street above getting wind blown before the ceremony started. We had never been to the "wedding bowl" before, so had we not been fortunate enough to find a parking spot about a block and a half away that gave us a view of the location, I'm not sure we would have found it! This place would do well for guests to have a small sign near the stairs or the foot path that simply reads the park name. As with any public space you risk what kind of knucklehead might walk by and interrupt the occasion. BEFORE the ceremony started (thank goodness) some guys got into a bit of a tiff and one is in the vegetation (petting a dog?) and the other is on the sidewalk above YELLING "That's my dog bro, get away from him". The yelling was unnecessary, and as I said, thankfully before the nuptials. read more

I filmed a wedding ceremony here. This park is somewhat hidden which is to a bide and groom's advantage. If you were walking down the sidewalk you just might miss it. This is an incredible spot for a wedding with an unbelievable view! The park offers an un-obstructed view of the ocean which provide a great backdrop for the ceremony and a perfect place to take photos / video afterwards. jfvideography read more

Cuvier Park - Filmed a beautiful wedding ceremony at this park and captured amazing footage afterwards. www.jfvideography.com - Parks Near Me - San Diego, California

If you've ever dreamed of an outdoor wedding with breathtaking views of the ocean, this would be the place. It's not completely secluded, as you can have onlookers from above but in the lower grassy area (street level) where the ceremony is held they won't be in your photos. It's also very affordably priced. Just be sure to book early, like a year in advance. read more

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Our wedding was on May 8th. Weather was perfect. Everyone loved the location. It was beautiful and my dream wedding. read more

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For those of us lucky enough to call San DIego home, this is a must visit on the regular! For the even fewer of us that get to call La Jolla our work area...it's a great, relaxing place to have lunch! Pull up a bench, watch the fat little squirrel-looking things and watch the waves. nice! read more

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Basically almost everyone who wrote a review was based on attending a wedding. I wasn't getting married, nor I plan to, so my review is just based on the views. The view was beautiful, yet small. It's worthy of a stop to stroll around. In fact, why come to La Jolla and ignore this place? You miss the whole point of coming into this city. Just don't get married. read more

We used Cuvier Park Wedding Bowl for our Ceremony site. Our reception site was The Loft @UCSD and our caterer was the amazing Erin Campbell and her team from Zanzibar Café. I have reviewed them both also on this website so this review is just for the Wedding Bowl in La Jolla, at Cuvier Park. We had about 90 people there at the bowl and although they say 40, we had 90 with chairs and no problems. It was a beautiful ceremony site. Exactly what we wanted and since rental is through the county, it was very reasonable, about $300 but we did book a year in advance and got the last weekend day available. You can book this site online too. We had no electric so the Rabbi had to speak up and the musician had to sing a little louder but the sight of the ocean and sky in the backdrop, was breathtaking for all. A wonderful venue. read more

We were married here this past weekend and had a very pleasant experience at the Wedding Bowl. The backdrop is amazing, the weather was perfect and overall I absolutely recommend this venue for anyone wanting a memorable waterside wedding. The lack of one star is for the following and I hope that if you're looking into Cuvier Park for your event, this will help you with your decision: the area has not been maintained over the years, for a city park that brings in endless revenue from weddings, they should invest in re-turfing the area often. I would even suggest fake turf there. The grass was very spotty and there was mud trails from all the "heels" and walking. The flowers in the rear of the park are all dead and not maintained. That being said, we still had some epic photos taken and wouldn't have chosen any other venue. Truly a dream wedding. There are horror stories about booking the wedding bowl, how it's hardly ever available, etc... my experience was great; I walked into the city parks department and I requested the date we wanted... it was available so I booked and paid my fee. Easy in and out process. Also FYI, you will have many onlookers that will stop and take photos of your wedding... this is a very public spot. This however did not bother us at all! They will not be in your photos and honestly, it's flattering to see so many people take joy in our event. I hope others enjoy the park as much as we did, it was such a memorable event! read more

We had our wedding ceremony here last weekend. It was wonderful. View is spectacular! You must book far in advance because this place is crazy popular. Great price too. I would recommend a microphone and speaker as it is loud with the waves crashing. read more