120 Summer Solo Date Ideas To Find Yourself Again
Summer is all about sunshine, longer days, and embracing life’s little pleasures—especially when you’re your own company.
Solo dates aren’t about loneliness; they’re about celebrating independence, tuning into what you love, and discovering what truly lights you up.
Whether you crave adventure, creativity, relaxation, or a bit of romance, taking yourself out for a summer date feels empowering and refreshing.
Picture yourself painting in a botanical garden, paddleboarding at sunrise, or simply lounging with a cold lemonade under a shady tree.
No one’s schedule but yours, no compromises.
Just pure, unbothered fun.
In this article, you’ll find 120 original solo date ideas, from girly spa-like rituals to sporty challenges, designed to help you plan the ultimate summer solo date.
So grab your sun hat and your sense of curiosity: it’s time to treat yourself to an unforgettable summer adventure.
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Why You Need to Plan a Solo Date
Solo dates are such an amazing way to honor your own needs and desires without any compromises.
When you plan a day just for yourself, you get to set the pace, choose activities that excite you, and truly listen to what you want in the moment—whether that’s just sipping a mocktail while reading a book or a thrilling new adventure.
Being alone doesn’t mean you’re lonely; it’s an opportunity to reconnect with your passions, reflect on your goals, and practice self-care in its deepest form.
Plus, treating yourself to a solo date is the fastest way to build confidence.
You learn that you can be your own best company, and that feeling of independence translates into every other area of life.
Solo dates remind you that your time, happiness, and sense of adventure matter just as much as anyone else’s.
And these are all great reasons to plan your first solo date today!
120 Creative and Fun Solo Date Ideas
- Have a lakeside picnic with a blanket, a great book, fruit salad, and iced tea.
- Try paddleboarding at sunrise.
- Treat yourself to a solo brunch at a cozy café.
- Spend an afternoon browsing your local farmers’ market.
- Take a scenic bike ride along a beach or lake boardwalk.
- Enjoy an outdoor yoga class.
- Watch the sunset from a rooftop bar (mocktail in hand, of course).
- Go roller-skating at an open-air rink.
- Spend an afternoon reading by the pool…
- … or at the beach!
11. Take a beginner’s pottery workshop.
12. Go on a self-guided city tour.
13. Volunteer at a community garden.
14. Treat yourself to a fresh mani-pedi.
15. Go on a solo road trip to a nearby town.
16. Have a movie marathon in your backyard with a projector.
17. Pack a picnic and watch the 4th of July fireworks at your local park.
18. Take a salsa or other dance class.
19. Go kayaking.
20. Spend a day at a botanical garden sketching flowers.
21. Try a stand-up paddleboard yoga class.
22. Try a stand-up paddleboard yoga class.
23. Have a solo wine-tasting flight on a winery patio.
24. Attend a drive-in movie theater.
25. Try geocaching around your city.
26. Set up a hammock and nap under the trees.
27. Visit a museum you’ve never been to and spend hours exploring.
28. Make homemade popsicles with fresh fruit.
29. Try a zip-lining adventure course.
30. Take a long, scenic walk with an ice cream pit stop.
31. Go birdwatching in a nearby nature reserve.
32. Spend the afternoon painting a canvas at a “paint-and-sip” event.
33. Watch clouds drift by while lying on a grassy hill.
34. Take a scenic ferry ride on a lake or river.
35. Get a new haircut at your favorite salon.
36. Go to the movie theater.
37. Try a guided paddleboard tour.
38. Do a photo scavenger hunt in your neighborhood.
39. Create your own flower crown at a DIY workshop.
40. Bake some French pastry.
41. Have a solo sushi-making night at home.
42. Go to a farmers’ market and cook a meal from local ingredients.
43. Take a scenic horseback ride on the beach.
44. Visit a historical site and read about its past.
45. Make a vision board.
46. Go on a scenic train ride just for the view.
47. Spend an evening stargazing at a planetarium or open field.
48. Try a rooftop garden dinner.
49. Do a guided meditation by a riverbank.
50. Spend a day rewatching your childhood favorite movies or cartoons.
51. Rent a convertible or sports car for a day drive.
52. Try a beach bootcamp fitness class.
53. Go to an outdoor summer concert alone and just dance.
54. Rent a kayak and explore a hidden cove.
55. Try a summer cocktail-making class.
56. Attend a local outdoor theater performance.
57. Bring a journal to a botanical conservatory and write.
58. Take a photography class.
59. Join a beach volleyball pickup game.
60. Spend time picking fresh berries at a u-pick farm.
61. Meditate and watch the sunset.
62. Spend a lazy afternoon cloud-journaling under a tree.
63. Try an outdoor pilates class.
64. Visit a lavender farm and wander among the blooms.
65. Have a seaside picnic with a portable speaker for tunes.
66. Enjoy a relaxing bubble bath.
67. Dine at a food truck festival—treat yourself to something new.
68. Take a hot-air balloon ride at dawn.
69. Go to an outdoor art fair and buy a small piece to support local artists.
70. Do a solo self-care spa day at home with new skincare you want to try.
71. Buy some new makeup.
72. Take a scenic drive to find the best ice cream in your region.
73. Spend an afternoon paddlefishing on a quiet lake.
74. Enjoy a cup of tea at the sunrise.
75. Experience a Michelin-starred dinner.
76. Go on a nighttime beach walk with fairy lights.
77. Organize your wardrobe while listening to your favorite music.
78. Enjoy some fancy tea.
79. Visit a rooftop pool bar just to lounge and read your favorite book.
80. Write Your Life Plan.
81. Attend a sunset salsa dancing session on a plaza.
82. Brew cold-brew coffee at home and sip it on your porch.
83. Try a poetry open mic night at an outdoor café.
84. Learn a new outdoor sport.
85. Create a summer-themed scrapbook in a café.
86. Take a pottery-painting class and personalize a mug.
87. Have a solo chocolate-tasting flight at a local chocolatier.
88. Try bodyboarding or boogie boarding in gentle waves.
89. Screen a classic romantic movie outdoors just for you.
90. Join a sunrise beach yoga session.
91. Attend a comedy show.
92. Spend a day at a waterpark, riding all the slides.
93. Create an exciting bucket list.
94. Give yourself a day off and do…nothing!
95. Learn to mix mocktails from a professional bartender at a workshop.
96. Attend a plein-air painting meetup.
97. Rent a beach cruiser bike and explore coastal trails.
98. Spend a day volunteering with a beach cleanup group.
99. Take a botanical perfume-making workshop.
100. Go for a shopping spree.
101. Learn a musical instrument.
102. Paint a canvas outdoors inspired by the view in front of you.
103. Go on a solo picnic at a lavender field.
104. Book a weekend retreat at a luxury resort.
105. Explore a haunted walking tour in your city at dusk.
106. Prepare a gourmet picnic for one and enjoy it at sunset.
107. Attend a cooking class.
108. Spend an evening making flower-pressed bookmarks.
109. Try an outdoor HIIT workout at sunrise, just you and the sea.
110. Go for a walk around town and get yourself some flowers.
111. Host a backyard paint party—just you and your canvas.
112. Try a summer-themed candle-making class.
113. Spend an afternoon building a dream Pinterest board at a café.
114. Take a scenic helicopter tour of your city or coast.
115. Celebrate the longest day of summer with a solo beach bonfire and s’mores for one.
116. Go on a safari.
117. Go for a 2-day solo trip to a new city.
118. Get a tattoo or a symbolic piece of jewelry.
119. Redecorate your favorite space at home.
120. Read a romantic book until dawn.
Final Thoughts
Summer solo dates aren’t about ticking off a checklist; they’re about celebrating yourself, reconnecting with what makes you happy, and creating moments that really feel yours.
From picnics and creative workshops to exciting adventures and romantic evenings under the stars, this list offers something for every mood.
No matter the activities you choose, these experiences are all about enjoying your own company and embracing the freedom to do exactly what you want and be your most authentic self.
So go ahead; pick some ideas, plan a date with yourself, and let this summer become your most memorable one yet.
The Comments
Claire
Love all these ideas! Anything that includes rooftops are my faves, I also love exploring new cities and new towns on my own!
Sofia
ClaireThank you Claire! Happy you enjoyed this post! 💛