Morro Rock Beach and Morro Strand State Beach
Beach · Morro Bay
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Camping
Why it's here: “Each Morro Strand campsite has its own fire ring for campers.”
Beaches with fire rings on the Central Coast
7 places · Updated automatically · Last reviewed October 29, 2026
Central Coast beaches with fire rings, either on the sand or in the beach's own campground. Many nearby beaches ban fires, including the Monterey District, so check each guide for where fires are allowed.
- Manresa State Beach
Beach · Watsonville
- Fishing
- Camping
- Dog-friendly
Why it's here: “Fires only in park fire rings” - New Brighton State Beach
Beach · Capitola
- Fishing
- Camping
- Dog-friendly
Why it's here: “Fire rings provided” - Moss Landing State Beach
Beach · Moss Landing
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Wildlife & birding
Why it's here: “One fire ring at the south beach access trail” - Sunset State Beach
Beach · Watsonville
- Camping
- Wildlife & birding
- Fire rings
Why it's here: “Fires only in park fire rings” - Pismo State Beach (Oceano)
Beach · Oceano
- Camping
- Dog-friendly
- Fire rings
Why it's here: “Beach campfires allowed with size limits” - Montaña de Oro State Park (Spooner's Cove)
Beach · Los Osos
- Camping
- Dog-friendly
- Fire rings
Why it's here: “Fire rings at Islay Creek and the horse camp”
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