La Jolla Shores Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

1. La Jolla Shores Beach

9.5
La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA
Beach · La Jolla Shores · 136 tips and reviews

JenniferJennifer: They have bonfire pits here, so bring some marshmallows, crackers, chocolate and friends to make s'mores!

Roger M.Roger Ma: Get your bonfire on!

John T.John T: Good bonfire spot but they don't allow pallet burning due to pallets having a again coat that they don't want burning into the local homes there.

Fiesta Island is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

2. Fiesta Island

8.4
Fiesta Island Rd (at E Mission Bay Dr), San Diego, CA
Island · Mission Bay Park · 33 tips and reviews

Roger M.Roger Ma: Don't forget to bring s'mores when you have a bonfire!

Aaron T.Aaron Thaboua: Legit place to have a bonfire but can't have the cars parked there after 10pm.

Temo V.Temo Villanueva: This place is awesome to jog, bike, water craft or just relax & watch the mission bay skyline. There's even a fenced area for dogs. Definitely coming back here.

South Mission Beach Jetty is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

3. South Mission Beach Jetty

9.4
N Jetty Rd, San Diego, CA
Surf Spot · 20 tips and reviews

Jan H.Jan Hrovat: View, sunset, bonfires, people chillinh and surfing... Just awesome

Annie D.Annie Downing: This beach is awesome. The water was the perfect temperature today. I also found a sand dollar. Love it.

ALI DALI D: )( south mission beach

De Anza Cove at Mission Bay is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

4. De Anza Cove at Mission Bay

8.5
3000 N Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
Park · Mission Bay Park · 14 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Parker: We always come here for family functions great place to do parties and have a bonfires

Pelin G.Pelin Güvenç Kefel: Awesome park for the whole family

🍰Jocquetta C.🍰Jocquetta Carter 🎉: Great place for a run/walk. Team in training has their mentor lead training here at the boat ramp on Wednesdays. Go Team!

Mission Bay Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

5. Mission Bay Park

9.1
W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
Park · Mission Beach · 68 tips and reviews

Aileen B.Aileen Brock: Great for bonfires!

Nicki E.Nicki Escudero: Walk along here during sunset!

Sean L.Sean Leffler: Do not order a 5-piece extra hot Wings 'n Things meal, then decide to go for a light jog. You'll be having quick runs instead!

Ocean Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

6. Ocean Beach

9.2
Abbot St, San Diego, CA
Beach · Ocean Beach · 80 tips and reviews

Kate C.Kate Cory: A great beach for a bonfire!! Beware of trolls though!!

Alan B.Alan Bush: I love OB. People are friendly, plenty of bars and good food all by the beach. No place better in San Diego.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: I befriended a parrot native to the area. He was so good at mimicking my voice that I had him stand in for me on several business calls.

Paradise Point Resort & Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

7. Paradise Point Resort & Spa

7.8
1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA
Resort · Mission Bay Park · 69 tips and reviews

Rochelle Rocky S.Rochelle Rocky Smith Espinoza: Room 235 was great. Bonfire was wonderful. Only bad thing was the extra charge for parking. Are you supposed to walk in?

Sam T.Sam T: Great place! Kids love the pool and beach. Bonfire at night was a nice touch at the pool.Restaurants are a bit pricey if you have kids, but lots of food options on Sports Arena Blvd.

Danielle P.Danielle Prawdzik: Can't wait to make smores at the bonfire!

Mission Bay - Sunset Point is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

8. Mission Bay - Sunset Point

8.1
Park · Mission Bay Park · 5 tips and reviews

John B.John Brady: Bonfires on the beach...best part of living in SD.

Henry C.Henry Carrillo: Amazing time at the beach 🏖

D. G.D. G.: very nice spot.

Ryan Bros. Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

9. Ryan Bros. Coffee

7.8
1894 Main St (at Cesar E Chavez Pkwy), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Central San Diego · 35 tips and reviews

Perriann H.Perriann Hodges: The bonfire mexican mocha with chilli flakes??? AMAZING!!!

Krystle B.Krystle Brown: Their cowboy coffee is a great afternoon pick me up! Order any brewed coffee and they'll make it fresh, same with their great tea selection!

Allie M.Allie Mills: Happy Hour from 3p-6p. $2 microbrews and wine.

Torrey Pines Gliderport is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

10. Torrey Pines Gliderport

9.3
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA
Other Great Outdoors · Torrey Pines · 28 tips and reviews

Mulloy M.Mulloy Morrow: bonfire and drum circle on full moon

Andy H.Andy Ho: A great place to catch lunch during the week. Great views of the coastline and people jumping off of cliffs. Great homemade sandwiches are served out of the shack.

Greg H.Greg Hay: Great to sit and watch them all literally float on air! Read more.

The Marine Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

11. The Marine Room

8.9
2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA
French Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

NoelleNoelle: Ask for the 4-G martini! Every table in the restaurant has an amazing view, best place to watch the sunset.

Anthony M.Anthony Morgan: Try the Elk..it is Delicias!

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Great sweeping view of the ocean, good food, lovely atmosphere, it's one of the most romantic restaurants around. Definitely bring your significant other.

Shades Ocean Front Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

12. Shades Ocean Front Bistro

5083 Santa Monica Ave Ste 1F (at Abbott St), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Ocean Beach · 48 tips and reviews

Adriano T.Adriano Trovato: Get the Delight Benedict, the best benedict I've had in my life! Pancakes are awesome too! Get a chair on the deck for a nice view on the ocean! :)

Candice -.Candice --: Best Breakfast in OB!! Perfect view...and a doggie menu too!

Kristoffer K.Kristoffer Kennelly: The "delight Benedict " is an amazing change of pace! Great food, great view!

Black's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Bonfires in San Diego.

13. Black's Beach

8.8
Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, San Diego, CA
Nudist Beach · Torrey Pines · 43 tips and reviews

AdveturerAdveturer: Love the beach, bring water and tennis shoes for the climb. By the cliff side is very calm and quiet, perfect to relax and lie down naked and enjoy the sun. Water is too cold, even in summer days.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: The only place in San Diego where it’s possible to see as many as 5 full moons at once.

Pablo E.Pablo Esquivel: There is more than one kind of bush here...I'm just saying.