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Beaches with fire rings in Southern California

Southern California beaches where beach fires are allowed in fire rings or fire pits. Fire rules, allowed fuel and hours are set by each city or park, so check the guide before you go.

16 places · Updated automatically · Last reviewed October 10, 2026

  1. Why it's on this list:

    • “135 family sites with tables and fire rings, plus a group camp”
  2. Doheny State Beach
    Beach
    Doheny State Beach

    Dana Point · Orange County (Newport / Huntington / Dana Point)

    Kayak & SUP · Surfing · Fishing

    Why it's on this list:

    • “a grassy beachfront day-use area with picnic tables and fire rings”

  3. Why it's on this list:

    • “Fires are allowed only in established fire rings or camp stoves”

  4. Why it's on this list:

    • “Fires are allowed only in established fire rings or camp stoves, never on the beach.”

  5. Why it's on this list:

    • “Dockweiler is best known for its beach fire pits”

  6. Why it's on this list:

    • “At North and Central Beaches you can burn charcoal and clean wood inside City fire rings.”

  7. Why it's on this list:

    • “the beach has fire rings”

  8. Why it's on this list:

    • “The City lists restrooms, showers, fire pits, parking”

  9. Why it's on this list:

    • “Fires are allowed only in the fire rings at Moonlight Beach”

  10. Why it's on this list:

    • “Big Corona has fire rings, volleyball, restrooms, showers and a food concession.”

  11. Why it's on this list:

    • “The City maintains 127 fire pits between First Street and Beach Boulevard”
  12. Fiesta Island
    Beach
    Fiesta Island

    San Diego · San Diego Bay

    Kayak & SUP · Jet skis allowed · Dog-friendly

    Why it's on this list:

    • “City fire rings along the shoreline, first come first served”

  13. Why it's on this list:

    • “The City lists fire pits at Mission Beach and South Mission Beach.”

  14. Why it's on this list:

    • “It has its own lots on North Pacific Street and Harbor Drive, plus fire pits”

  15. Why it's on this list:

    • “The area near the pier is one of only two places in Newport Beach with public fire rings and barbecues”

  16. Why it's on this list:

    • “The park also has a grass area, picnic shelter, fire rings”

How this list works

This list is built automatically from the facts on each place page. A place appears only when its published details show it meets the list's rule, and the ranking updates as places are verified. Always check current conditions before you go.