Summer Bonfire - California
June 28, 2025 — 6:30pm - 9:00pm PT
Last day to register: June 26, 2025
Join TVOP volunteers Nora and Alex for a laid-back evening by the waves! We’re gathering for a beach bonfire to soak up the post–Summer Solstice glow and wrap up Pride Month with community, warmth, and a few s’mores. Whether you've been adventuring all month or just want a chill way to celebrate queerness, this is a perfect low-key night to connect, reflect, and enjoy the coast together. Bring a beach chair, your favorite snacks, and something cozy—we’ll bring the firewood, s'mores & drinks.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Huntington Beach area, CA (Tongva (Gabrieleno) and Acjachemen (Juaneño) lands)
Parking: Large parking lot with a $15 per day parking fee. You can apply at your local library for a parks pass: find info on CA park passes here.
Pets: Unfortunately, pet dogs are generally not allowed on the sand or in the water at this beach. Service dogs are allowed everywhere. However, leashed dogs are permitted on the multi-use trail (bike path) and in the parking lots at the event location. Dogs must be on leashes no longer than 6 feet and under supervision at all times.
Meet: June 28, 2025
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Towel, snacks, sunscreen, warm layers, water
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.
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Of course you can always hike for free on your own! What we are offering is not just a wilderness trip, but a chance to create community. On a TVOP trip, you will meet people with shared identities, have meaningful experiences and conversations in community, have someone else plan the logistics of your adventures, and have certified Wilderness First Aiders on hand should you ever need one. All of the money we collect goes towards operating costs for our programs.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
