TCLT Now Offers Special Use Permits!

TCLT now offers limited reservations for special events and special use needs for a fee/donation. Due to limited staff and capacity, we reserve the right to deny special use requests. TCLT requires a 30-day Notice prior to special use/event. Special use permits include but not limited to:

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Weddings
​Engagements

Memorials
​Gatherings

Photography
Videography 

Educational Groups
​Art/Fitness Classes

How to Apply/Reserve Special Use Permit:

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1. Download the TCLT Special Use Application  special_use_permit_application.pdf
2. ​Submit completed application package to [email protected]
3. Receive Approval Email with further instructions (5 Business Days)
4. Submit additional documents (if applicable)
5. Receive Permit (this can take up to three weeks!)
6. Conduct Authorized Special Use. (Keep permit on site)

Special Use Application

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Special Use Guidelines:

• Commercial use or private events w/hired services or 5+ participants must provide a Certificate of Insurance with $1,000,000 in liability insurance, naming Trinidad Coastal Land Trust as additionally insured.
• Events without a Certificate of Insurance require all particpants to sign a release of liability form
• Stay on trails at all times. (Unless special authorization is granted)
• Trample vegetation or disturbing soil is prohibited
• No taking or harvesting of plants, animals, or other resources (Unless collection permit is granted).
• Fires, hazardous substances, or vehicles on beaches & trails are strictly prohibited
• All trash must be packed out (no matter how small).
• Follow Marine Mammal Protection Act regulations:

           o Do not feed, approach, or harass marine mammals.
           o Maintain at least 150 ft distance from seals and sea lions.

• Drones are prohibited during March–August (seabird and harbor seal breeding season).
• Drones permitted ONLY September through February and must follow all Federal, state, county and municipal laws.
• The use of glitter, rice, petals, confetti, and other similar material is prohibited.
• Low sound amplified instruments are only permitted on a case-by-case basis due to possible disruption of nesting birds. Acoustic instruments are permitted.
• Generators are permitted on a case-by-case basis.
• Alcohol: Event holder must abide by California ABC regulations.
• All events must occur between dawn and dusk.
• Special Events are restricted to 4 hours (unless special authorization is granted)
• Permittee is responsible for communicating rules & regulations to all participants.
• Permittee must bear the full expense of damage caused to TCLT property beyond regular wear and tear. This includes damages to natural resources or costs associated with fire suppression.
• Other than your localized use, permittee agrees to allow unrestricted public access to TCLT property.

Please contact [email protected] with questions regarding special use activities

Support Us!
There is no cost to obtain Special Use Permits, but donations are highly encouraged!
​Your donation will be reinvested into operations, maintenance, and management of TCLT properties. 

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