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Venue Description
Serra Cross Park features a beautiful, natural setting
with sweeping ocean views, a modest price-tag, and a rich history. In
1782 Father Junipero Serra founded the San Buenaventura Mission. Soon after, a large
wooden cross was placed on a neighboring hillside as a guidepost for travelers.
Over the years, the original cross and a series of replacements were lost to
the elements, but locals never gave up. The current cross has stood atop its
circular stone pedestal since 1941, and today the Preservation Trust and
community volunteers are committed to maintaining and improving the park for
everyone’s enjoyment. Serra Cross Park also has a romantic legacy—throughout
the years, countless couples have been married here, making this a particularly
cherished piece of local heritage.
Accommodations
The Serra Cross Conservancy encourages everyone to enjoy the park and welcomes events ranging from family picnics to educational field trips to weddings and memorial services. The site, with its unique character and spectacular views, is very popular for private events. *If you are interested in holding your event at the Cross, here are some things you should know.* A non-refundable donation is required in order to reserve your date. The donation/rental fees are as follows: $400.00 for one hour or less (applicable only for a wedding of less than 50 guests; no set-up), $750.00 for a three hour block of time, $1,250.00 for a six hour block of time, and $1,750.00 for All Day (10:00am - 10:00pm). Availability is as follows: 10am–10pm year-round, daily, in set blocks of time. For Saturday and Sunday functions, we suggest morning (10-1 PM), afternoon (2-5PM), or evening (6-10PM (events must end by 11pm). The grounds hold 300 people seated or 500 people standing. Other considerations include: The grounds must remain open to the general public at all times, Electrical outlets are located on the base of the Cross, There are no public bathroom facilities at the park; please consider renting portable bathrooms, If your event exceeds 100 people, we suggest hiring a valet parking service, and there is no water available at the park; please bring your own water. Catering packages available through Jonathan’s at Peirano’s Restaurant and Catering, Main Course, Buenaventura Catering, Command Performance which include basic rentals, site coordination, service staff and non-alcoholic beverages, start at $45/person. Tax, alcohol and service charge are additional.
Please visit our calendar (serracrosspark.org/calendar) and pick your date and time for your wedding or private event.*If you would like to book Serra Cross Park for your wedding or private event, please contact Amber Weir (www.amberweir.com) (805) 223-5505. Once the date is confirmed with you, a tentative hold will be placed on the calendar for up to fourteen days until the site fee is received. Once the site fee is received, you will receive a letter of confirmation. For more information about event bookings at Serra Cross Park, please contact Amber Weir Event Design and Coordination (www.amberweir.com) (805) 223-5505.
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Reviews & Testimonials
This spot is beautiful year round. In fact I love it so much I was married here (very challenging location for a wedding and reception but well worth the effort). $1500+ to rent for the day (be ready to work with the rental companies & budget for lots of rentals) & it has to stay open to the public until sunset. On it's own the park is a great place to get away to with family or friends any Saturday afternoon. There are plenty of people there on an average weekend but the views are worth sharing in my opinion. I would highly recommend checking it out if you’re in the area (I was hooked after my first visit). It's very close to downtown & the freeway too! Dawn D.
Serra Cross Park features a beautiful, natural setting with sweeping ocean views, a modest price tag, and a rich history.
