Best Bonfire Destinations For Summer

From beach bonfires to scenic fire pits, s'mores programming and more, these properties offer both locals and travelers the best bonfire experiences for summer!

Hotel del Coronado | San Diego, CA

Set on the picturesque shores of America’s #1 loved beach, Hotel del Coronado offers guests the ultimate exclusive bonfire experience overlooking the Pacific ocean. Cozy up to a private beach bonfire and tuck your toes in the white sand and toast marshmallows for a classic “Roast at The Del” experience: an evening of roasting s’mores complete with favoring accruements. Starting June 1, The Del will offer a variety of menu options to cater to all guests beyond the classic “Roast” — the new menu will include indulgences such as Californian cheese boards, Fireside hotdog Franks and seductive chocolate covered berries.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples | Naples, FL

Dine in style at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples at the Bella Vista Terrace. Guests can unwind after a long day of golf while lounging in cozy Adirondack chairs aside these glowing fire pits while overlooking the 18th hole of the Tiburón Golf Course. Gather around with friends and family, sharing stories from the day’s events while sipping on innovative cocktails and delicious savory fare. Taking campfires and bonfires to the next level, this resort offers the same feeling of community around a blazing fire, but with an upscale twist.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island | Amelia Island, FL

Guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island are invited to gather around a bonfire nestled in the dunes and enjoy the salty night air and ocean breeze while making s’mores seaside. The beach bonfire allows guests to come together and enjoy a classic bonfire snack in the warm, breezy night. For couples looking for a private bonfire experience, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island also offers a romantic bonfire in the dunes. Additionally, guests can take advantage of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island’s "Tour the Night Sky” summer offering, during which the resort’s resident astronomer will set up shop on the beach and share pearls of wisdom about the night sky as well as show off constellations, stars, and sometimes even planets in his high-tech telescope.

The Chanler at Cliff Walk | Newport, Rhode Island

Located in Newport, RI, The Chanler is a historic mansion of elegance and grace with 20 uniquely designed rooms and is the only hotel on Newport’s famous Cliff Walk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Every night, the fire pit offers a warm, seaside fire, accompanied by a soft breeze and sounds of crashing waves from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Surrounded by Adirondack chairs on the cliff lawn, the fire pit allows guests to decompress, relax and socialize in a uniquely New England environment. As a special, complimentary turn down amenity, guests can request a s’mores kit complete with all the delicious s'mores making materials to bring down to the fire pit and enjoy a classic bonfire snack.

Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego, CA

Take the bonfire off the beach, and escape to Rancho Bernardo Inn, located in picturesque North County, San Diego. The property boasts over 12 beautiful fireplaces and fit pits throughout the scenic outdoor patios, terraces, and gardens. Enjoy S'mores and Snores for kids, complete with a personal S'mores kit to use throughout the property's fire pits for the perfect summer evening activity, without the beach crowds. While kids enjoy summer's favorite fireside sweet treat, adults can indulge in a variety of handcrafted cocktails, local craft beer and wine on tap at the property's signature restaurant, AVANT. The ideal summer getaway, sans the beach, Rancho Bernardo Inn features 287 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, three swimming pools, an award-winning full-service spa and fitness center, two restaurants, 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, biking trails and more.

Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa | Hamptons, NY

There is no better place to watch the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean than at Regent Cocktail Club fire pit at Gurney’s Montauk. Enjoy craft cocktail and light bites from the new menu including items such as avocado tartine, lobster roll, tuna poke and the Gurney’s burger. Situated on Montauk’s most pristine stretch of oceanfront real estate, Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is a Hampton’s institution and the only four-season resort on Montauk. Providing guests with direct access to a 1,000 ft. private sand beach, Gurney’s features 109 rooms, suites and beachfront cottages, each with dramatic ocean views.

Paradise Point Resort & Spa | San Diego, CA

With the warmer weather settling in, and the longer evenings among us, Paradise Point Resort & Spa offers a remarkable private beach providing the perfect bonfire hot spot for this summer. Nestled along the Mission Bay, the 44-acre island resort provides access to 12 beach fire pits along the water, providing locals and guests with front row seats to the passing sailboats and the most beautiful San Diego sunsets. Relax fireside with toes in the sand, an ice cold beverage or a smores picnic for families. Paradise Point offers the perfect summer family vacation along the shoreline with beach activities to enjoy all day long and into the evening!