Private beach bonfires on the sand at Cinnamon Shore
A reserved fire on the beach is the easiest way to end a day at Cinnamon Shore — fragrant pinion firewood, a contained pit set up for you, and an after-dinner activity that sorts itself out. Keep it small for your own group, or book the Social Bonfire when the whole family is in town.
Beach bonfires at Cinnamon Shore are reserved, contained fires set up on the sand at the North or South property — no hauling wood, no digging a pit, no guesswork. The resort handles the setup; you bring the marshmallows. It's the quietest, lowest-effort way to keep an evening going once dinner is done. That makes it a natural closer for a Port Aransas bachelorette weekend — one reservation, zero effort.
Quick answer: our top picks
- Cinnamon Shore reserved bonfire Best for: guests staying on the resort Contained pit and fragrant pinion firewood set up on the sand at North or South — one reservation through the resort, zero hauling.
- Slow Ur Roll Best for: a custom bonfire anywhere on the island Hand-dug pits since 2016 with about three hours of firewood, seating, tiki torches, and a Bluetooth speaker included.
- Island Outfitters Best for: dinner and bonfire in one booking Beachside Gulf shrimp boil cooked onsite plus a smoke-free bonfire, chairs, games, and s'mores — from $750 for six guests.
- Rollin' Tide Boil Co. Best for: the original boil-and-bonfire evening Regulation beach bonfire plus a live low-country boil on the sand with setup, permits, and cleanup handled — summer weekends often book out weeks ahead.
How we picked
What we looked at
- Turnkey setup — companies that dig, haul, light, and clean up ranked first
- Verified local operations serving Port Aransas and Mustang Island beaches
- What's actually included — firewood hours, seating, food, and cleanup
Sources
- Each company's posted offerings and pricing
- Our own guests' bonfire evenings from Beached Inn at Cinnamon Shore
Compiled by the hosts of Beached Inn at Cinnamon Shore. Re-checked on the review date shown at the top of this page.
What a beach bonfire includes
A standard reservation gets you a contained fire pit on the beach, fragrant pinion firewood, and the setup done for you before you arrive. It's built to be simple: walk down after dinner, settle in around the fire, and let the evening run long. Bring your own s'mores supplies for a small group, or add the kit when you book.
When to book the Social Bonfire
Hosting the whole crew? Our family reunion at Cinnamon Shore guide shows where the Social Bonfire fits in a multi-house weekend.
- You've got the whole family or a larger group in town and want everyone around one fire.
- The Social Bonfire scales up to about 25 guests with cushioned seating around the pit.
- It comes with a Bluetooth speaker for your own playlist and a s'mores kit so nobody has to make a grocery run.
- It's a natural fit for a reunion, a birthday, or a last-night-of-the-trip send-off.
Bonfire companies that set it all up for you
Staying at Cinnamon Shore, the resort's own reserved bonfire is the shortest path to a fire. But Port Aransas also has genuinely good independent bonfire companies that dig the pit, haul the wood and chairs, and clean it all up — useful when the resort calendar is full, when you're gathering off-property, or when you want dinner cooked fireside.
- Slow Ur Roll — hand-dug custom beach fire pits since 2016, serving Port Aransas, Mustang Island, and North Padre beaches. A booking brings about three hours of firewood, seating, tiki torches, and a Bluetooth speaker; you pick the date and time, show up, and they handle the rest. Book online at slowurrollporta.com or call 361-813-5697.
- Island Outfitters — the shrimp-boil-plus-bonfire package: a beachside low-country Gulf shrimp boil cooked and served onsite, a smoke-free bonfire, Adirondack chairs, tables, tiki torches, lawn games, and s'mores for dessert. Events start at $750 for six guests (about $70 per extra adult, $35 per kid), with live local music available as an add-on. Six-guest minimum.
- Rollin' Tide Boil Co. — the original mobile beach-boil service for Mustang Island and North Padre: a regulation beach bonfire plus a live low-country boil (shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes) cooked on the sand, with setup, permits, and cleanup handled. BYOB, three-hour turnkey event — summer weekends often book out weeks ahead, so confirm availability when booking.
What to keep in mind
We've written up the full boil-and-bonfire experience in our Rollin' Tide Boil Co. guide — what the evening actually looks like, hour by hour.
- Bonfires are reserved through Cinnamon Shore — book ahead, especially in peak season and on weekends.
- Beach fire rules and burn conditions can change with weather and local fire restrictions. Confirm availability with the resort when you book.
- It's an easy, kid-friendly evening, but a real fire is still a fire — keep little ones supervised around the pit.
- Pair it with a <a href="https://beachedinn.com/cinnamon-shore-beach">walk on the Cinnamon Shore beach</a> at sunset before the fire gets going.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a beach bonfire at Cinnamon Shore?
Beach bonfires are reserved through Cinnamon Shore. Book ahead — especially in peak season and on weekends — and confirm current beach-fire availability, since burn conditions can change with weather and local fire restrictions.
What is the Social Bonfire?
The Social Bonfire is the larger-group option. It scales up for gatherings of about 25 guests with cushioned seating around the pit, a Bluetooth speaker for your own playlist, and a s'mores kit included — ideal for a family reunion or a last-night send-off.
Can we do s'mores?
Yes. Bring your own marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers for a small fire, or book the Social Bonfire, which includes a s'mores kit so you don't have to make a store run.
Is a beach bonfire safe for kids?
It's one of the most kid-friendly evenings at Cinnamon Shore — the s'mores tend to be the highlight of the whole trip. The pit is contained, but it's still an open fire, so keep younger children supervised around it.
Who sets up beach bonfires in Port Aransas?
Three local companies do turnkey beach bonfires: Slow Ur Roll digs custom fire pits with about three hours of firewood, seating, tiki torches, and a Bluetooth speaker included; Island Outfitters pairs a smoke-free bonfire with an onsite shrimp boil, games, and s'mores; and Rollin' Tide Boil Co. runs the original bonfire-plus-beach-boil evening with setup, permits, and cleanup handled. Staying at Cinnamon Shore, the resort's own reserved bonfire is the simplest option.
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