The Best Date Ideas for Summer 2023
While fall and winter seem to get all the attention when it comes to cute date ideas, there's certainly something to be said about summer dates.
After all, just because your single friends are living their best single-girl-summer lives doesn't mean that you can't make the most out of the season too. So while the weather may not be as friendly for cuddling underneath blankets and cozying up by the fire, it sure is prime for plenty of other fun and romantic times. With that said, we've got your summer date guide covered with our list of the best date ideas for summer 2023.
Have a Beach Day
With the perfect combination of sand, sun and well-packed snacks, a beach day makes for a great summer date with your partner. Be sure to bring the SPF (having an S.O. complaining about the pain of a sunburn the whole ride home is never a good time) and discuss whether you're each the type to spend the whole day laying out or catching waves in the water, then prepare to have the kind of date you won't soon forget.
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Sunset Picnic
Whether you do it at the beach, the park or even just the backyard, a sunset picnic is simply perfect during the warmer months of the year. Grab each of your favorite snacks or go all out to cook your partner's favorite meal and bring everything with you to a spot where you can catch the sunset, then soak in all the romantic vibes alongside each other for your next unforgettable date night.
Watch the Fireworks on the 4th of July
Is there anything more romantic than watching fireworks burst overhead? We think not (or else t wouldn't be such a popular trope on The Bachelor franchise). No matter where you go to do so, make sure to pencil in the 4th as the night you'll be watching colorful skies overhead with your partner.
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(Iced) Coffee Dates Galore
Whether you live in a small town or a big city, there's one thing that unites everyone: caffeine. So why not turn your daily trip to quell your coffee craving into a cite date with your partner? Create your own iced coffee crawl of your town to find the best batch near you, then make that your regular spot from here on out (and make memories out of the many sips you take along the way).
Thrill Rides at a Theme Park or Water Park
Winter isn't exactly the most friendly time for spending time outdoors, especially not with the wind whipping your face on a rollercoaster, so why not take the warmer summer weather and time off from school as an opportunity to get your adrenaline rushing alongside the person you're dating? Going to a theme park or water park with your partner is pretty elite, especially since waiting in lines for all the thrill rides will feel like nothing when you're spending it with your favorite person.
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Catch a Summer Blockbuster
From the final Guardians of the Galaxy installment to the new Little Mermaid and so many more, this summer is packed full of titles that have us rushing to get tickets already. Since we all love a classic movie night anyway, summer is a perfect time to catch the best flicks with your partner and make a full-on date out of it all.
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Summer Barbeque
Whether you're hosting or attending, a summer barbeque is simply a must-have for the season. While you can absolutely attend them on your own, with family or with friends, there's something extra special about going alongside your partner. It makes for a great non-private date, meaning you'll have tons to talk about afterward.
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And if it's a first date you're trying to plan, you might want to rely on astrology for the best ideas on where to go. Click HERE for where to take them on your first date based on their zodiac sign.