All bonfires include set up and break down and will be set up 30 minutes prior to sunset, however, we are flexible. All bonfires MUST end by 11pm to allow attendants time to clean beach. A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to schedule your bonfire. Once scheduled, changing your date will require a $105 new bonfire fee.
Beach Bonfires require a bonfire permit that our team is responsible for obtaining from the county and SWFD. These permits are purchased within a 2 week window before the event. Walton County will not allow for bonfire permits to be purchased in advance without a Special Event Permit. We aim to purchase the bonfire permit for your desired location as soon as it is available, however, these permits may be sold out and are based on availability through the county. Permits are subject to change with county regulations and turtle nesting. Please consider a first and second choice for your bonfire location and flexible dates to give us a better chance at getting your first choice.
We operate at public beach accesses, located on the menu tab Beach Locations, above. If you are staying at beach front property or are the homeowner of beach front property, we will be able to operate on your beach front property with written homeowner consent and a convenience fee will apply. Please review our refund and cancellation policies, located on the menu tab Polices above. Refunds do not include the deposit and any additional costs for permits. Due to permit costs, full refunds will not be issued.
**20% Gratuity is added to all bonfires greater than 20 chairs and paid directly to set up/break down team.
Special Event Permits required by Walton County will be added to any fire with 30 guests or more, or ANY fire with catering. See rates below that include processing fees. These are paid directly to Walton County.
There is a $50 delivery charge to the parking lot. You pick it up.
For beach delivery & setup there is a need for a special permit at the following fees:
<10 people $51.75, 10-30 people $155.25, 31-50 people $260, 51-75 people $520, >75 people $1040
**These fees are paid directly to the county and are in addition to the $50 delivery fee.
If bad weather food will be delivered to condo/residence. No refunds will be issued on day of bonfire.
If cancelled 2 days prior a partial refund will be issued.
A full refund for the catering will be issued if cancelled 5 or more days prior to bonfire.
***Please note that food must be paid in full at time of booking.
Shrimp Boil
$45/person
Gulf Shrimp, New Potatoes, Corn on the cob, onions, mushrooms, garlic
Garlic Bread
Cocktail Sauce
Add Blue Crabs at Market Price (Season availability)
Paper Products
Taco Bar
$35/person
Ground Beef & Chicken (soft and hard shells)
All the fixings (cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pico
Mexican Rice
Black Beans
Chips & Salsa
Paper Product
BBQ
$37/person
Pulled Pork, Chicken, Ribs
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Corn Bread
Paper Products
Tailgate
$26/person
Angus Beef Burgers
Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs
(Lettuce, tomato, cheese, chili)
Cole slaw
Chips
Paper Products
Charcuterie Boxes
Large $100 (10-15 people)
X Large $150 ( 15- 25 people
Includes 3 Meats & 3 Cheeses, Crostini, Pickled Vege, Fruit & Nuts. Fancy implies Truffle Cheeses and Aged Cured Meat or Pate.
Want something you don't see? Call for pricing.
Beach Accesses
We Proudly operate along the beaches of Walton County. Setup your beach bonfire along any of the Regional or Neighborhood Public Beach Accesses listed below
PRIVATE BEACH: If you live or rent on beach front property, you may contact us directly to obtain the correct form required for authorization by South Walton Fire District. Written permission from the property owner is required for all beachfront bonfires. All private access bonfires will include a $75 convenience fee for the added work on the attendant and reservation team. Please contact us with any questions or if you do not see an access you would like to have beach services provided at.
DESTIN: If you are staying in Destin, please note, the City of Destin does not allow beach bonfires on private or public beaches. You can choose an access below for your beach bonfire
We want everyone to have an enjoyable beach bonfire and the best possible experience with us. Due to the nature of outdoor events, we cannot refund based on weather conditions. If weather isn’t permitting, we will gladly move your reservation to another day with a $105 new permit fee plus any additional permitting fees that may apply. Requesting to move the beach bonfire must be done 1 business day before the originally scheduled bonfire and is subject to availability. Should you decide to cancel, a refund minus the deposit will only be given if canceled 2 business days in advance of your bonfire. If you want to move your bonfire to a later or earlier time to adjust for rain, we are happy to accommodate if done before noon. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. We are happy to help and be as flexible as we can.
TURTLE NESTS
Turtle nests may pop up during the nesting season, May – October. Should a turtle nest block your beach bonfire use, we will move your beach bonfire to the next available beach access with a $125 temporary beach bonfire permit fee and any additional permitting fees that may apply. Moving due to turtle nests does not grant a refund.
CANCELLATIONS
Should you have to cancel your beach bonfire reservation, please let us know 2 business days prior to your beach bonfire reservation by calling our office 770 315 2135 or emailing info@coastalsunsetbonfires.com. All bonfires include $150 deposit. You must pay the $150 deposit to hold your reservation. Balance must be paid 2 days prior to your reservation. Should you decide to cancel, a refund minus the deposit will only be given if canceled 2 business days in advance of your bonfire. Refunds are not granted on the same day as your bonfire.
PRIVATE ACCESS
Private accesses are subject to all county regulations. including distance from dunes. All flames including firepit and tiki torches must be 50 feet from the dunes. If our attendant arrives to set up and the beach is eroded so that space is not available to meet county regulations, we will not be able to set up the bonfire on the private beach. If this happens, we will be able to go to the next available public beach access pending permit availability. A new permit fee of $125 will apply. If permits are not available, or you do not wish to continue with the bonfire, a 50% refund will be issued.
Questions & Answers
1. Q: Can I bring my own food & drink?
A: Yes, but please NO glass containers, and anything leftover must be removed at end of bonfire. All trash must be placed in appropriate trash containers.
2. Q: Where can I have my beach bonfire?
A: Check out our Beach Access to see the available beaches. If you are not sure which is closest to you just ask.
3. Q: Are there restrooms and parking available at the sites?
A: All of the accesses on our site have restrooms and parking.
4. Q: Can I change my date if I get rained out?
A: Dates can be changed but only with an additional permit fee of $105 as the county does not issue refunds on permits.