San Diego Beach Bonfire Packages & Pricing
How Much Does a Blulite Beach Bonfire Cost?
Example Event Package Pricing
Every event is custom tailored to your vision, helping choose the perfect beach, the seating and layout options, add-ons like projection screens, video game systems, or additional lights. We also work with our partner businesses who provide needs such as food & drink (delivery or catering), transportation, entertainment, and just about anything your dream requires.
Below are a few base packages, just to help you understand the starting points, with some examples of how they can be added to and customized.
Be sure you also read through the additional expenses below, both for an idea of the required permits and peace officer fees, and the services available from our partner businesses.
Don’t worry if you don’t see your ideal event listed here, or the add-ons you’d like. We have a huge variety of partners and connections throughout the San Diego and greater Southern California area, and have created some truly unique events, from gourmet chocolate tastings, to roller skating greeters, to a skyscraper rooftop party. Get in touch and tell us your needs, and we will do the work to make vision a reality.
Small Group
Example: Birthday party
| Guests | 25 People (Minimum event cost; may be booked for fewer people) |
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| Seating | Large 360 degree dug-in with cabana style cushions for 20 | |
| Bonfire Rings | (4) clean-burning propane rings with 3 hours fuel | |
| Amenities | 10 x 10 canopy with storage, 6 foot covered table, and ice chest (guests provide ice) | |
| (3) beach games included | ||
| Standard amenities1 | ||
| BLULITE TOTAL5 | $2,500 |
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| ADDITIONAL COSTS | ||
| Food | Delivered food – guests work directly with our restaurant partners2.
NO Alcohol allowed on City beaches. |
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| PERMITS | ||
| Beach | Coronado City Beach | |
| Permits3 | Reserved beach area for 25, with bonfire permit. Apply at least 30 days from event. Permits usually take 14 days for approval at city beaches. | |
| + $541 Permit + $250 Deposit $250 Deposit refunded after event |
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| Peace Officer Not Required4 | ||
FOOTNOTES (apply to all examples)
1 Standard amenities include: accent lights for all paths and perimeter (quantity varies by event size), full beach clean-up of area before and after event, setup and removal of all items, disposal of trash and leftover food and/or alcohol, s’mores kits, and a bluetooth speaker for guests’ music or other audio.
2 Our partner restaurants offer Blulite guests a partner discount, in addition to any volume discounts offered for group-sized trays. Be sure to tell them your order is for a Blulite-hosted event. You may either arrange delivery to the beach, or pickup from their location.
3 Permits are obtained from the city or state agency that manages the beach, and prices are subject to change. See “Event Permits” section below for further information about permits and peace officer requirements by beach.
4 City beaches do not require Peace Officers. On State beaches, for parties of 1 to 199 guests, (1) Peace Officer is required for a minimum of (4) hours. For 200 or more guests on State beaches, (2) Peace Officers are required.
5 To Confirm your booking, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required, with remaining balance due 14 days before event. All sales are final. A credit will be issued for all cancelled or rescheduled events. This includes unforeseen weather conditions. Blulite is not responsible for coordinating and/or securing alternative location for your event if a cancellation/reschedule occurs. New permits maybe required for a rescheduled event which will require additional payments.
Medium Group
Example: Game night party for family & friends
| Guests | 50 People | |
| Seating | (1) X-Large 360 degree dug-in with cabana style cushions for 35, and (1) above-ground half moon shaped lounge with seating for 6 people and fire pit | |
| Bonfire Rings | (6) clean-burning propane rings for each dug-in, and (1) ring for each lounge, with 3 hours fuel each | |
| Amenities | 10 x 10 canopy with storage, 6 foot covered table, and ice chest (guests provide ice) | |
| (3) beach games included | ||
| Standard amenities1 | ||
| Add-Ons | Video screen with video game console and standard games | |
| Handling Fee | 10% handling fee — We handle the permit, peace officer, and all beach logistics | |
| BLULITE TOTAL5 | $5,500 | |
| ADDITIONAL COSTS | ||
| Food | Delivered food – guests work directly with our restaurant partners2. | |
| Alcohol | Guests bring their own drinks. No glass containers allowed. Remember the ice! | |
| PERMITS & PEACE OFFICER | ||
| Beach | Silver Strand State Beach (allows alcohol) | |
| Permits3 | Reserved beach area for 50, with bonfire & alcohol permits. Permits require a minimum of 45 days for approval at state beaches, and can take up to 90 when alcohol is involved. | |
| + ~$1,700 | ||
| Peace Officer Required4 | (1) officer, 4 hours minimum at $105/hr | |
| + $420 | ||
Large Group
Company retreat event
| Guests | 100 People | |
| Seating | (1) X-Large 360 degree dug-ins with cabana style cushions for 35, and, (2) half moon shaped lounges with seating for 6 people each, (2) above-ground L-shaped lounge with seating for 10 people each. Total of 67 bonfire seats. | |
| Bonfire Rings | (6) clean-burning propane rings for each dug-in, and (1) ring for each lounge, with 3 hours fuel each | |
| Amenities | (2) 10 x 10 canopy with storage, (3) 6 foot covered tables, and ice chests (guests provide ice) | |
| (6) beach games included | Complimentary accessible pathways and wheelchair areas in each dug-in ring | |
| Standard amenities1 | ||
| Add-Ons | Video screen with video projector, microphone, and sound system | |
| Handling Fee | 10% handling fee — We handle the permit, peace officer, and all beach logistics | |
| BLULITE TOTAL5 | $13,750 | |
| CATERED FOOD & ALCOHOL (additional cost) | ||
| FULLY CATERED | Catering for 100 with full wine & beer bar, and catering servers and staff | |
| + ~$10,000 | ||
| PERMITS & PEACE OFFICER | ||
| Beach | Silver Strand State Beach (allows alcohol) | |
| Permits3 | Reserved beach area for 100, with bonfire, catering, and alcohol permits. Permits that include catering and alcohol require a minimum of 60 days for approval at state beaches, and up to 90 when alcohol is involved. | |
| + ~$2,450 | ||
| Peace Officer Required4 | (1) officer, 4 hours minimum at $105/hr | |
| + $420 | ||
X-Large Group
Company client promo event
| Guests | 200 People | |
| Seating | (2) XXL 360 degree dug-ins with cabana style cushions for 50 each, and (4) above-ground lounge with seating for 8 people each. Total of 124 bonfire seats. Additional dining tables with seating for 50, and standing cafe tables for 24 | |
| Bonfire Rings | (6) clean-burning propane rings for each dug-in, and (1) ring for each lounge, with 3 hours fuel each | |
| Amenities | (2) 10 x 10 canopy with storage, (3) 6 foot covered tables, and ice chests (guests provide ice) | |
| (6) beach games included | Complimentary accessible pathways and wheelchair areas in each dug-in ring | |
| Standard amenities1 | ||
| Add-Ons | (1) video screen area with video projector, microphone, and sound system, or video gaming system. | |
| (1) Projector, (1) microphone, and (1) small professional sound system, including A/V inputs (entertainers not included in estimate) | ||
| Handling Fee | 10% handling fee — We handle the permit, peace officer, and all beach logistics | |
| BLULITE TOTAL5 | $33,000 | |
| CATERED FOOD & ALCOHOL (additional cost) | ||
| FULLY CATERED | Split-menu catering for 200 with full wine & beer bar, canned cocktails, and catering servers and staff | |
| + ~$20,000 | ||
| OTHER VENDOR COSTS | ||
| Transport | (2) 54-person busses for 4 hours minimum @ $295/hr. Guests arrive in (2) waves. |
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| + ~$2,360 | ||
| PERMITS & PEACE OFFICERS | ||
| Beach | Silver Strand State Beach (allows alcohol) | |
| Permits3 | Reserved beach area for 200, with bonfire, catering, and alcohol permits. Permits that include catering and alcohol require a minimum of 60 days for approval at state beaches, and up to 90 when alcohol is involved. | |
| + ~$3,300 | ||
| Peace Officer Required4 | (2) officers, 4 hours minimum at $105/hr | |
| + $840 | ||
Book Us Anywhere.
While the beach is our home base, we’re built to bring the fire anywhere you’re hosting. From backyard movie nights and pool parties to corporate rooftops and music festivals, we can build you an "above-ground" experience—meaning we bring the lounge seating, smokeless fire rings, and premium add-ons to any flat surface, no sand required.
If you have the space—whether it’s a hotel patio, a private estate, a campground, or a neighborhood park—we’ll bring the atmosphere. If you want to plan something unique, let’s talk about how to make it happen.
How do we get our beach Event Permits?-
Permitting Process:
1. Choose the location:
North Beach, Coronado Island, ideal for groups of one to fifty, with showers, bathrooms, and a beach pathway. No catering or alcohol permitted. Permit costs five hundred forty-one dollars. Apply at least 30 days from event. Permits usually take 14 days for approval from the City of Coronado. Customers apply via the city’s website, with Blulite Bonfires providing a step-by-step guide.
2. Submit the application:
Online through the Coronado City website, including event dates, hours (five PM to ten PM), vendor info (Blulite Bonfires), and payment upfront.
3. Select a Blulite package:
After permit approval, a team member works with the customer to choose a package, including cleaning, seating, propane-fueled bonfire pits, solar accent lights, plush cushions, tables, and covered canopies.
4. Confirm booking:
Once details are approved, we send an invoice. A fifty percent deposit secures the event date, with the remaining balance due one week prior. Our team ensures ongoing communication for customer comfort.
5. Event day:
A team member contacts the customer, provides a Google Maps link for the exact location, meets them at the beach, lights the bonfire pits, explains equipment, and gives three hours of bonfire experience. Post-event, we clean the space while customers enjoy their evening.
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Permitting Process:
1. Select the location
Primary choice is Silver Strand State Beach in Coronado, ideal for groups of twenty-five to two hundred twenty-five, with secondary options like Cardiff, Tamarack, or Warm Waters State Beaches, each with unique pros and cons.
2. Permit application
Blulite Bonfires handles the application through the State of California, with standard permits taking 45 days. Larger, more complex events and/or events with catering take a minimum of 60 days, and events with alcohol can take up to 90 days.
Permit costs start at $800, varying by event size. All locations require a peace officer at $105 per hour for a minimum of 4 hours to keep gates open post-sunset for evening bonfires.3. Choose a Blulite package
After permit approval, Blulite Bonfires collaborates with the customer to tailor a beach bonfire package, including catering, beer, wine, and shuttle services for up to fifty people per shuttle via our partner company.
4. Confirm Blulite booking
Once the package is finalized, we issue an invoice for customer confirmation, requiring a fifty percent deposit to secure the booking, with the remaining balance due one week prior for any adjustments.
5. Event day
A team member communicates with the customer leading up to the event, contacts them upon arrival, provides a Google pin drop for the exact location, and answers questions. Customers enjoy the bonfire, while our team handles cleanup and equipment removal, leaving the space cleaner than before.