Wedding Rock at Patrick’s Point State Park
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About Wedding Rock at Patrick’s Point State Park in Trinidad, California
Wedding Rock is a major landmark on the large rocky headland that makes up Patrick’s Point at Patrick’s Point State Park. The parking lot at Wedding Rock gives trail access to several other worthy landmarks in the central portion of the park (Lookout Rock, Ceremonial Rock, Mussel Rocks). The main hike is to Wedding Rock and the rugged shoreline below it. This trail drops directly down from the parking area. When the trail splits, the left branch climbs up to the overlook on Wedding Rock and the right branch descends to the beach. There is no sand there and the water is foamy white from the crashing waves, but it’s a beautiful spot. Rock climbers might be scaling the cliff face behind the beach.
From the parking lot the Rim Trail heads south to Patrick’s Point Overlook, the summit of Lookout Rock, and another beach access at Rocky Point. Hiking north on the Rim Trail leads to the Rim Trail Overlook and a path down to the shore at Mussel Rocks.
Many camping options exist in the park, but they fill up in the summer months so reserve your spot ahead of time. If you seek a sandy beach, Agate Beach at the north end of the park is one of the best in the area. Get a map when you pay to enter the park and plan to spend the entire day here.
Since you were wondering, it is not uncommon to get married here!
- Address
- 4150 Patricks Point Dr
Trinidad, CA 95570 - Park Name
- Patrick's Point State Park
- Owner
- State Park
- Pet Details
- No dogs allowed
- Fees
- Fee for parking and camping
- Activities
- Hiking, Rock Climbing, Photography, Weddings
- Amenities
- Trails, Ocean Overlooks, Campgrounds

Nearby Beaches
Palmer’s Point at Patrick’s Point State Park
0.7 miles away
Palmer’s Point is the southern beach access at Patrick’s Point State Park north of the town of Trinidad. Government...
Agate Beach at Patrick’s Point State Park
0.9 miles away
Agate Beach is the large main beach at the north end of Patrick’s Point State Park near Trinidad. It...
Big Lagoon County Park Beach
2.2 miles away
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Nearby Attractions
Nearby Lodging
Lost Whale Bed & Breakfast Inn
1.2 miles away
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