Can you bring a fire pit to the beach?

Use only designated fire pits. Beach fires outside of designated containers are also strictly forbidden. The debris from such illegal fires can cause serious injury to beachgoers, children especially digging in the sand.



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As mentioned earlier, you can bring your own fire pit to the beach. This depends on the beach you are going to, though. Looking through your local beach's rules and regulations is important before you go.

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The best place to start a beach bonfire is in a pre-designated fire ring. If there are no fire rings but fires are allowed, look for a spot above the line where the water stops at high tide. You can tell by the salt lines on a dock or by looking for areas where debris has collected in a line on the beach.

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Where fire pits are provided during the summer months, they are available on a first come, first served basis. Open beach fires outside containers are prohibited at all San Diego beaches. Fires are not allowed between midnight and 5 a.m. The burning of rubbish is prohibited.

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In the summer months (and leading up to those months) the number one concern from beachgoers is whether or not bonfires are allowed on the beach. The answer is yes, they are! However, there are some stipulations. First and foremost, bonfires MUST be kept within the specific Oceanside City fire rings ONLY.

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Given the government's worries about the quality of the air and the fact that some places have sporadic burn bans, some locals ask if building fire pits are legally permitted in Southern California. In a nutshell, yes! Most cities permit the use of fire pits.

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Some recommended items to pack are:
  • Firewood, kindling and something to start the fire.
  • Shovel (if you'll be digging a pit or to help extinguish the flames)
  • Beach chairs (maybe even a double chair to get cozy by the fire)
  • Beach blanket for ground.
  • Warmer blankets for when it gets cold.
  • Towels.


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Recreational fires are allowed on the beach unless restricted due to fire season. Burning must be 50 feet away from dune grass. You cannot burn plastics, glass, nails, pallets, or driftwood. You may burn natural, untreated wood.

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Permanent fire pits can contain heavy material as it won't need moving regularly. You can combine large rocks, gravel and sand to ensure a fire-proof base that won't inhibit the flame. Pro tip: Install a steel ring to line the inner wall of the fire pit.

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