SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT

Permits

APPLY FOR A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT

All organized groups planning any visits to, or activities on, LA County-operated beaches or in Marina del Rey must first apply for and obtain a Special Event Use Permit.

Examples:

Weddings, Parties, or Memorials
Any organized activity involving vendors (catering, entertainment, etc.)
Any organized activity involving set-up of tables or chairs
Field Trips with non-school organizations or colleges

APPLICATION TIME FRAME

The permit must be applied for no earlier than 90 days, and no later than 3 weeks, before the desired event date(s). However, submitting a permit application does not guarantee your date(s) or location.

COVID-19 PRECAUTION REQUIREMENTS:

Masks and physical distancing are highly recommended.
All youth sports leagues, team organizers, and/or coaches applying for a Special Event Permit or Beach Camp Use Permit MUST abide by all guidelines and requirements listed in the following protocol documents from the Department of Public Health’s Order of the Health Officer:
- Appendix K: Reopening Protocol for Day Camps
- Appendix S: Protocol for Organized Youth Sports

These protocols must be reviewed and approved by the Permit Staff before the permit can be issued.