Beach Bonfires in Santa Clara, FL

Santa Clara is one of the quietest, least-known communities on Scenic Highway 30A — and that's exactly what makes it special. Tucked between Seagrove Beach and Seaside, this tiny community is easy to miss if you're driving along 30A, but locals know it as one of the best-kept secrets on the coast.

The Santa Clara Regional Beach Access provides parking, restrooms, and a boardwalk to a beautiful stretch of Gulf beach. Because Santa Clara doesn't have the name recognition of Seaside or Rosemary Beach, the beach here is noticeably less crowded. For bonfire guests who want a truly peaceful, private-feeling experience, Santa Clara is hard to beat.

The community is primarily residential, with charming cottages and vacation homes rather than commercial development. This gives it an authentic, old-Florida feel that many visitors find refreshing. You won't find big resorts or tourist shops here — just beach, dunes, and sky.

Santa Clara's central location on 30A is a hidden advantage. You're within a 5-minute drive of Seaside's dining scene to the west and Seagrove Beach to the east. It's also one of our team's favorite setup locations because the spacious beach and low foot traffic allow us to create an especially beautiful bonfire arrangement.