It’s that time of the year again when the sky blazes blue and the sun is a celebration of yellow, free, and bright. Winter is great and autumn is magnificent but everyone knows that summer is the best time of the year (it’s one of my favorites!).
Nothing beats the longer days, warmer weather, and seemingly fewer responsibilities which turns summer into a romantic season. With so many adventurous, romantic, and daring things to do, there shouldn’t be a shortage of summer date ideas. But if you’re all out of summer date ideas, I’ve got you covered with these 30 must-go summer date ideas 2024 you should try out!
Fun Date Ideas For Summer
These fun and romantic summer date ideas are sure to create lasting memories and make your summer unforgettable whether you’re just in the mood for adventure, relaxation or even trying something new; I’ve got you covered, ticking all the boxes!
1. Go To The Movies
There are numerous ways in which you can enjoy the movies. For a start, you can go to a matinee showing of a movie you’ve both been wanting to see; nothing beats those central air conditioning. Alternatively, you can page 1955 and go to a drive-in movie, or cozy up inside and watch a romantic movie. My favorite way of enjoying the movies during the summer is by going to the cinema, there’s just something different about going to the cinema in the warm summer evening. The warm breeze blowing my summer dress and balmingmy skin, the excited chatter ringing in the air as you leisurely take the sidewalk and not to forget the arrays of colours blessing your eyes. Holding your partner’s hands as you walk down the sidewalk just reinforces your love and devotion.
2. Beach Day
“Spend a day at the beach” should be on everyone’s summer bucket list of things to do at least. There is something extra relaxing about frolicking in and watching ocean waves not withstanding that’s it’s free. So, go ahead and fake a mini honeymoon; put on your swimsuit, take along your favorite snacks, beverages, and sunscreen, play with some cool sea wildlife and don’t forget to collect some seashells!
3. Cook Together
This is simple. Choose a cuisine you and your partner would like to make together; it can be Italian, French, Mexican, Asian, African etc (just choose!). Then pick out a challenging recipe or your favorite recipe from that cuisine and try making it together. You’ll get some laughs and hopefully some good food out of it as well. Don’t forget to set a fancy table, and remember, there’s no such thing as too much candles. Have fun and make it romantic!
4. Go Bowling
Do you enjoy sports? Does you and your partner crave a little friendly competition but doesn’t necessarily want to work up a sweat? Then bowling is your answer! Head down to your favorite or local bowling alley and engage in a lighthearted competition while trying to knock down those pins!
5. Spend A Day Poolside
Summer is hot but what will make it even better? Spending a day poolside! Cool down with your hot partner by spending a day by the pool, flirting with water fights, working on your tan by the patio and enjoying your favourite summer cocktail. Don’t have a pool? No problem, you can simply check out some hotels in your locality that will allow you rent time, or install an inflatable pool in your backyard, both will give you the same results. Just have some towels, drinks and tanning lotion nearby!
6. Go To A Concert
Summertime is the best time to enjoy musical shows and there’s always someone on tour so why don’t you make it a date with partner. Enjoy the long summer days and warm nights dancing to
7. Go surfing/ take a surfing lesson
8. Visit an amusement park
9. Go to a night game
10. Take a hike
Cheap Summer Date Ideas
11. Watch The Sunset
There’s something nostalgic and romantic about watching the sunset and admiring the wonders of nature with someone you love. You can head to the beach, your rooftop, or any scenic outlook and snuggle up together while waiting for the sun to go down.
12. Plan A Night In
If you’re a homebody like me then sometimes, no matter how active the summer is, you just want to laze around on your couch and enjoy some peace and solitude away from the bustle of summer. Well, if this you, then, planning a night in with your partner is sure to tick all the boxes for you! I love having a night-in because they allow for intimate conversations that lead to deep emotional connections and a foundation of friendship. For your night in, you could make it fun and have game nights, make it chill with Netflix and chill or even romantic with a candlelit dinner. Just have fun!
13. Have a picnic
14. Go bike riding
15. Road trip
16. Fruit picking
17. Attend a state fair
18. Go photo hunting
19. Camping
20. Star gazing
21. Movie marathon weekend
22. Volunteer together
Cute Summer Date Ideas
23. Getaway for two
24. Host a BBQ for two
25. Go skinny dipping
26. Rent kayaks, canoe, or rowboat
27. Splurge on a spa day
28. Hire a sailboat
29. Wine tasting
30. Play video games together
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