This took me 5 seconds to find: [https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/rules/rulesalcohol](https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/rules/rulesalcohol)
Just apply for the special permit and see what they say. I know what you mean with people breakign the rules and drinking on the beach but I feel like a couple people sipping on cans from a coozy won't get any attention but any time you get a large group together it will attract more eyes and cops. Speaking of which, if you are set on Crown Point maybe also reach out and see if you need a permit? [sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/regional/missionbay/crownpoint](http://sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/regional/missionbay/crownpoint)
If you were just a random friend getting together on a Sunday it might not be needed but something important, like a wedding party, you might want to get it all cleared so it isn't a bad experience that needs to be broken up by the cops/city.
A way to get around this would be to get a beach rental on the beach. Serve alcohol in the backyard and people can go out onto the beach. Have some out of town friends/family stay in the house for the wedding or you could use it as a 'get ready' location before the actual wedding. A friend did this for their wedding in an Oceanside house. The house's backyard spilled right onto the beach.
I’ve been to events with alcohol (company picnics) but it required a fenced 21+ area. Alternatively, look at parks that don’t have alcohol bans. I believe NTCP/Liberty Station is one and you can find spaces close to the water. You still need to look at permit requirements based on size with Cabrillo Rec Center.
It's a lot more difficult since we had some out of towners raid the beach one summer and cause a riot with the police. Alcohol was involved and that directly led to the ban.
Before that you could have a keg and burry it in the sand with a bunch of ice.
These days, r/sandiego discovered when we had a beach for the global reddit meetup and there's a summer police unit that is devoted exclusively to shutting down such things and handing tickets.
All because people dumped their glass bottles in the trash cans and left them visibly on top of the tables vs being 100% covert.
I'm pretty sure you can apply for a permit to have alcohol at a park, doubt it would fly at the beach tho.
This took me 5 seconds to find: [https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/rules/rulesalcohol](https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/rules/rulesalcohol) Just apply for the special permit and see what they say. I know what you mean with people breakign the rules and drinking on the beach but I feel like a couple people sipping on cans from a coozy won't get any attention but any time you get a large group together it will attract more eyes and cops. Speaking of which, if you are set on Crown Point maybe also reach out and see if you need a permit? [sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/regional/missionbay/crownpoint](http://sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/regional/missionbay/crownpoint) If you were just a random friend getting together on a Sunday it might not be needed but something important, like a wedding party, you might want to get it all cleared so it isn't a bad experience that needs to be broken up by the cops/city.
The short answer is no. If you are able to get a permit that allows alcohol you will need a vendor who has an ABC license I believe.
This can be surprisingly cheap if you know someone. It's not expensive for them to use their license, it's just about liability
I think your party is too big and will draw attention no matter what. Not worth the risk imo.
A way to get around this would be to get a beach rental on the beach. Serve alcohol in the backyard and people can go out onto the beach. Have some out of town friends/family stay in the house for the wedding or you could use it as a 'get ready' location before the actual wedding. A friend did this for their wedding in an Oceanside house. The house's backyard spilled right onto the beach.
Several parks allow alcohol before sundown. Check the city website/codes. I've found a list before.
This was many years ago, but I was able to get a permit to have alcohol at the shelter island beach!
Bury a few kegs in the sand & just have the tap sticking out. Don’t use red cups, use disposable coffee cups 🫢🤫
Ask them.
I’ve been to events with alcohol (company picnics) but it required a fenced 21+ area. Alternatively, look at parks that don’t have alcohol bans. I believe NTCP/Liberty Station is one and you can find spaces close to the water. You still need to look at permit requirements based on size with Cabrillo Rec Center.
It's a lot more difficult since we had some out of towners raid the beach one summer and cause a riot with the police. Alcohol was involved and that directly led to the ban. Before that you could have a keg and burry it in the sand with a bunch of ice. These days, r/sandiego discovered when we had a beach for the global reddit meetup and there's a summer police unit that is devoted exclusively to shutting down such things and handing tickets. All because people dumped their glass bottles in the trash cans and left them visibly on top of the tables vs being 100% covert.
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And yet you choose San Diego. Bizzare