Fun Summertime Activities to Enjoy
Looking for some fun summertime activities to enjoy with your friends or family? While keeping in mind we should still continue to practice social distancing due to COVID-19, here are a few of our favorite things to do this time of year.
Fun Summer Activity #1: Play with Water
While we generally have nice weather in Southern California year round, there’s something different about playing in the water in summertime. It looks different for everyone, but the key element linking the activities is the water that keeps us cool and refreshed in the summer heat.
Do you have a local beach that isn’t usually too crowded? Head over there to catch some rays, play in the sand and run into the water.
Is there a community pool that tends to be mostly empty every time you see it? Throw on your bathing suit and go for a swim. While many apartment and community pools are still closed, we see some starting to re-open!
Want to stay in the backyard? Hook up the sprinkler or slip-n-slide to your hose and have a blast with your family.
This is always a great time for the whole family to enjoy!
Fun Summertime Activity #2: Have a Cookout with Family
Nothing like a summertime backyard barbecue with your neighbors, friends, or family! Now that certain restrictions are lifted, consider having a few people over for the ultimate summer cookout. Grab your favorite foods and play your favorite games, like cornhole.
Fun Summer Things to Do #3: Head Up to the Mountains
Luckily, in Southern California, we are just a couple hours from several mountains! Take a weekend trip and enjoy a hike or swimming in a lake. Usually the mountain air is a bit cooler, giving you relief from the heat.
While there are many mountain resorts you can stay in, camping is always a great time! If you’re feeling adventurous grab your camping supplies and stay in the great outdoors.
Fun Summertime Activity #4: Eat More Fresh Fruit
Let’s face it- fruit in the wintertime just isn’t as good. It’s usually coming from hundreds, if not thousands of miles away. That means it isn’t as fresh. But in the summer, we’re able to get the best fruit our local farmer’s markets have to offer.
#5: Make Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
You can’t go wrong with lemonade in the summertime! This is a fun activity for your kids to enjoy too.
#6: Have a Picnic in a Park
We have so many beautiful parks in and around Orange County. Pack a picnic basket with your favorite foods and go enjoy lunch in a new park!
#7: Make Tie-Dye Clothing
Tie-dying clothing is a fun activity for all ages! We recommend doing this outside because it can get messy so summertime is the perfect time of year.
While we have experienced an extremely unconventional year, it’s okay to take time to enjoy your summer! What are some of your favorite summer activities? We would love to hear about them!
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions!
