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DahliaLove
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Well, slap my ass and hand me a hot dog!
Jun 29 2025 09:47PM more by DahliaLove
Tags: Orange County, Leisure (All tags)

It's time for a summer bonfire! It's been a long while since I have been to one, it was definitely before covid. I'm not sure that anything has changed....


Looking for the best bonfire recommendations in OC ... maybe even SD if that's a thing.

I am googling but looking for a more personalized recommendation.


I will most likely be a Sunday or Monday.... about 15 people.
We are not fancy.


Thanks in advance.


DL
      
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grooviefan
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Jun 29 2025 11:44PM     link to this

seal beach would b my sugestion, clean, parking depending on the time and day. close to you. good water conditions
1972monarch
Huntington Beach, OC, CA
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Jun 30 2025 07:57AM     link to this

Always been partial to the fire pits at the state beach in Huntington Beach. Good parking and access to restrooms and food vendors.
magnumta12000
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Jun 30 2025 09:51AM     link to this

I would say HB. I think they have fire pits at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro but only during daylight hours...??
DahliaLove
Long Beach, LA, CA
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Jul 2 2025 10:55AM     link to this

Seal is nice but I didn't know they allowed bonfires.

Is HB hella crowded? Is there a less crowded spot on Sundays?

Msky
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Jul 3 2025 09:33AM     link to this

i would love to do that sounds so summer ish and def fun!
FanTC65
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Jul 3 2025 10:50PM     link to this

I believe Huntington State Beach, and Bolsa Chica, are the only 2 local beaches with fire pits. I would guess that any beach you go to on a Summer Sunday is going to be crowded. If you want to get a fire pit.. Get there early!
sinful_one66
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Jul 4 2025 04:38AM     link to this

^Definitely get there early.
DahliaLove
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Jul 27 2025 12:13PM     link to this

We went on a Sunday to get a great pit near the lifeguard towers 24 - 25. There was ample parking, no waiting to get in.

It was a great day!

Thanks to everyone who replied to this blog and reached out to me personally.





Kelseyforyou
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Jul 27 2025 02:44PM     link to this

wait excuse my ignorance, but is fire pit a thing during summer? Cause to me it would make so much more sense during winter 😭
mach5
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Jul 27 2025 04:30PM     link to this

A fire pit at the beach on a summer night is awesome. It's probably a So Cal thing.
DahliaLove
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Jul 27 2025 05:41PM     link to this

Yea, it was a bonfire. I assume it's just a beach thing. I have never been to any other beach besides so-cal.

Super fun! though!

but when I lived in KY we had fires during the summer, a lot.
grooviefan
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Jul 28 2025 03:39AM     link to this

guessing you went to HB ???
StarBurst20
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Jul 28 2025 01:48PM     link to this

Girl, Laguna is where it's at!!
DahliaLove
Long Beach, LA, CA
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Jul 28 2025 05:12PM     link to this

Yes! We went to HB.

My friend grew up in Laguna and did not want to go for whatever reason.
JenDesiress
Moreno Valley, Inland Empire, CA
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Jul 28 2025 06:53PM     link to this

La Jolla Beach in SD actually have spots for a bonfire built into the sand . pretty nice I've been a few times , double check though
Pleasur3s_21
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Jul 28 2025 07:29PM     link to this

Lmao … ugh I needed that

How about Dockweiler? You can bbq there also.
yogibronx
Costa Mesa, OC, CA
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Jul 28 2025 07:37PM     link to this

Corona Del Mar beach has pits...but I wud suggest HB...the best....
MyGuy
Irvine, OC, CA
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Jul 28 2025 08:04PM     link to this

Huntington Beach.
City or State.
DahliaLove
Long Beach, LA, CA
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Jul 28 2025 08:13PM     link to this

I really wanna check out SD!
billinirvine
Irvine, OC, CA
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Jul 28 2025 09:07PM     link to this

I have firewood, if we can sneak in the non-forestry service approved, and taxed, stuff.

And... SMORES!
HelenaUlinova
Del Mar, San Diego, CA
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Jul 30 2025 12:32AM     link to this

Blacks beach, full moon bonfires if they're still a thing in SD.
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