California has a very beautiful coastline and is home to some of the most popular beaches in the world. There is also secondary-, tertiary-, and other strands, which are frequently filled with tourists.
There are also such amazing and beautiful spots for bonfires and admirers of the view far from the mainland. From this blog post, I will reveal some such hidden places that can offer a warm fire place and uninterrupted ocean views.
This segment will provide you with all the information necessary to find these serene havens along the beach bonfire California.
Salt Point State Park
Situated 2 hours north of San Francisco, Salt Point State Park has a rocky shore where one can have bonfires on the beach. First, to start with, visit the park visitor center to get the California campfire permit which are necessary for beach fire.
After that, you can trek to Stump Beach to see fire rings and an abundance of driftwood for the fire. Or it is possible to walk 0.8 miles to Fisk Mill Cove where it is also possible to have a bonfire on the beach.
No matter which beach you select, remember to get there early enough to get a fire ring and spend some time in the daylight looking for firewood along the shore. This hidden gem beach is perfect for watching the sunset, cuddling up close to the fireplace and admiring the beautiful view of the ocean.
San Buenaventura State Beach
Just a short drive from the 101 Freeway in Ventura, the San Buenaventura State Beach camping allows you to have a beach fire without making a trip all the way up the coast.
Take a walk towards the eastern part of the beach, especially the area with the camp grounds. Here you will find fire rings for visitors’ use and other driftwood and debris brought in by the ocean and the Ventura River.
Secure a fire ring as soon as possible, especially during the summer because they quickly get occupied. Pack some hot dogs and some marshmallows for roasting on an open fire while enjoying the beautiful view of the shoreline.
Palos Verdes Beach
South of Los Angeles on the Palos Verdes Peninsula lies a spectacular bonfire location that remains a secret. Continue on Palos Verdes Drive South until you arrive at Portuguese Bend Beach Club.
At $15 per day, you can park in the day use parking with access to beautiful, private shoreline with many fire rings right on the sand. For instance, this site allows only 25 bonfires per day and as expected it can be packed especially on weekends.
After you have established your fire ring, take your time and enjoy the view of the beautiful shorelines in fresh soothing aromas. You can look out at the Pacific Ocean as you cook hot dogs on the hot charcoal embers.
Santa Barbara Beaches
All along the coast around Santa Barbara there are great locations for a truly romantic moment for a bonfire away from the hordes of tourists. Fire rings at El Capitan and Refugio State Beaches are available 20 miles west of town, and they are available on a first come first served basis.
There are also fire rings at Dinosaur Caves Park which is fairly concealed and located only 10 minutes away from downtown. Be sure to get there a couple of hours before the sun sets to get a good fire spot.
As for the food, you cannot really make a wrong choice when watching spectacular sunsets over the Pacific. There is no better place to light a bonfire on the Seaside than at the secluded and picturesque beaches of Santa Barbara.
Conclusion
Well, as you can see, there are quite amazing bonfire backdrops if one pays enough attention to the splendid coastline of California. The fires have been found from the picturesque locations such as Salt Point State Park to Palos Verdes Beach which offers panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
Read on for a step-by-step guide to trading crowded strands and staking your claim on the ideal spot for a beach bonfire. Feel the enchantment of the picturesque scene and the cosines of the cracking fire for those memorable moments in your next California beach vacation.
