We’re almost a month into summer which got me thinking about what I’ve done so far this season…
- Took an exotic vacation
- Watched the sunrise on the beach
- Had lunch at Gjelina (I’d been wanting to try that restaurant for a long time)
- Spent a day on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, had ice cream, and then strolled the Venice Canals.
- Got excited about a new TV Show (hint: Sharp Objects)
- Hosted a 4th of July get-together and watched the fireworks
- Attended a dessert festival
- Went Jet-skiing
But it also made me think about all the things I would still like to do but haven’t had the time. I decided to create a summertime bucket list in the hopes of being able to complete these 25 activities before September comes along and it’s all about pumpkin picking and caramel lattes.
Watch some favorite summertime movies like Now and Then, Summer of Sam, and Very Good Girls.
Go in the jacuzzi at night.
Spend a Sunday trying new food at Smorgasburg LA.
Attend an outdoor concert or music festival.
Spend a day at Paradise Cove or Zuma Beach.
Switch up my workout and go on a hike instead.
Get a new tattoo.
Ride the ferris wheel and eat funnel cakes at the Santa Monica Pier.
Make homemade popsicles.
Pick fresh flowers and display bouquets throughout my apartment.
Get lost in a beachside read.
Visit a botanical garden.
Plan my next vacation.
Build a bonfire on the beach and make s’mores.
Create my own signature cocktail to serve at my next soiree.
Find a new brunch spot.
Spend a Sunday shopping at a local Farmers’ Market or a flea market like The Rose Bowl.
Make something for dinner that I’ve never made before.
Ride a bike in Venice.
Buy some wall art and hang it in my apartment using the gallery formula.
Spend a night in with no Internet and play a board game instead.
Ride the swan paddle boats at Echo Park Lake.
Put on a boho dress and head to Topanga Canyon for the day.
Learn some new photography skills while photographing Los Angeles.
For more fun things to do and see, check out my guide to LA—Part 1: Where to Sleep, Sip, and Shop, and Part 2: Where to Dine, Sightsee, Workout, and Get Pampered.
What’s on your list of things to do this summer?
I definitely want to attend a farmer’s market before the summer ends and try to do an outdoor workout. These are all really fun ideas!
Thank’s Simone! I haven’t been to a famers’ market in a while and I really want to get some fresh produce and make a delicious meal! <3
Jacuzzi? Definitely trying that one out. I love the sensation.
I love the idea of a summer bucket list! My list this summer mostly includes home improvement projects, but I love it. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, and I have some home improvement tasks that need to be completed. They just weren’t as interesting to add. 🙂
Ooh some great things on your list here! I don’t have a summer list yet as it’s winter in Australia but some of these will be perfect for us 😀
– Jackie (Organised Mum Life)
That’s interesting. Haha, I never knew that.
I’m itching for a new tattoo as well and have been debating getting one before the summer is out. I already have 10 but I have so many ideas for new ones!
Thanks for sharing! x
Michelle
dressingwithstyle-s.com
Great post! Summer goes way too fast and you can easily miss opportunities to enjoy the season. I live in NY and summer always seems to be the shortest season of the year. Thanks for some great ideas to add to my own bucket list. I better get on it.
-Ashley
http://www.truehappinessathome.com
I’m originally from Massachusetts so I know what you mean!
Love this! Especially attending music festivals 🙂
A dessert festival sounds amazing! That’s now on mine haha! Thanks for the great idea!
You’re welcome <3
The Santa Monica Pier is my favorite!
It never gets old! 🙂
Cute list. I love the idea, might come up with a few now for me & my family to do over the summer 🙂
I love this! I recently just created a summer bucket list on my blog as well! Such a great idea to change it up and explore this summer:)
Right! When you have a list of goals you’re more apt to complete them. 🙂
These all sound like super fun ideas! You made me wonder about what things I want to make sure to do before summer ends!