Beach Bonfires at Gulf Place
Professional beach bonfire setup in Gulf Place on Scenic Highway 30A. We bring the fire, chairs, and s'mores — you bring the good times.
Beach Access & Parking
Beach Bonfires in Gulf Place
Gulf Place is a lively mixed-use community on 30A with shops, restaurants, an amphitheater, and one of the area's most popular beach access points. Ed Walline Beach Park is right here, offering ample parking and an easy walk to the sand. It's where locals and visitors converge for good food, live music, and Gulf views.
A bonfire at Gulf Place combines convenience with atmosphere. Grab dinner at a nearby restaurant, catch a sunset from the beach, and then settle into your bonfire setup as the stars come out. We take care of every detail.
Gulf Place has evolved into one of 30A's most beloved gathering spots, with a mix of local shops, art galleries, and restaurants surrounding a central green space and amphitheater. The Ed Walline Beach Park provides one of the easiest beach access points along the highway, with spacious parking and a short walk to the sand. It's the perfect launchpad for a bonfire evening.
Why Gulf Place?
- Popular shopping and dining destination on 30A
- Ed Walline Beach Park offers easy access and parking
- Live music and events at the Gulf Place amphitheater
- Convenient for combining dinner, shopping, and a bonfire
- One of the easiest beach access points on 30A
Best Time to Visit
Gulf Place is perfect for an evening that starts with dinner and ends with fire. Plan to arrive for sunset—the amphitheater area often has live music during season.
Things to Do Nearby
- Browse the eclectic shops and art galleries at Gulf Place
- Eat at the restaurants surrounding the town green
- Catch live music at the Gulf Place amphitheater
- Walk Ed Walline Beach Park at sunset
What's Included
Every bonfire package in Gulf Place includes the same full-service experience we deliver across all of 30A:
Gulf Place Beach Info
Beach Access
3 beach access mats at Gulf Place plus 1 at East Gulf Place. Lifeguards on duty seasonally. Open-air pavilions on the beach.
Parking
Seasonal paid parking (March 1–November 30) via ParkMobile app. Some permit-only areas reserved for residents.
Restrooms
Yes, restrooms with beach rinse showers available.
Beach Type
White sand, well-developed beach area. Large grassy Town Green with outdoor kids play area and shade structures.
Nearby Dining
Gulf Place Town Center has multiple dining and shopping options. Live music at the amphitheater during season.
Gulf Place on the Map
Located on Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton, Florida. We'll send you the exact beach access point and GPS pin before your event.
Gulf Place Bonfire FAQs
Is there parking near the Gulf Place bonfire area?
Can we walk to Gulf Place restaurants after our bonfire?
Is Gulf Place good for a date night bonfire?
Book Your Gulf Place Bonfire
Spots fill up fast during season. Reserve your evening on the beach in Gulf Place today.
Questions? Call (850) 706-1325 or send a message