San Diego Family's Summer Sand-Bucket List

Summer may be almost over, but there’s still plenty of time for summer fun! Use our sand-bucket checklist (see what we did there?) to help your family plan the last few weeks/days before school starts.

Lazy Days

Host a lemonade stand (flip to page 30 for ideas).

Write in a summer journal.Blow bubbles.

Write a letter to a long-distance relative.

Read a book.

Leave surprise treats on a neighbor’s doorstep just because.

Create a summer scrapbook. Get directions on how to make one using a few paper lunch bags and art supplies: www.sandiegofamily.com/for-thekids/crafts-for-kids/recycled-craftmemory-book

Outdoor Adventure

Go hiking.

Build a sandcastle.

Attend a free outdoor concert. www.sandiegofamily.com/thingsto-do/seasonal-happenings/sandiego-summer-concerts

Enjoy spectacular views at Torrey Pines Gliderport or Cabrillo National Monument.

Take a Field Trip

Ride the carousel at Seaport Village or Balboa Park.

Tour the U.S.S. Midway.Take the ferry to Coronado.

Ride the Big Dipper rollercoaster at Belmont Park.

Go camping. Get helpful tips and ideas on where to go at www.sandiegofamily.com/thingsto-do/travel/family-camping-insan-diego.

Summer Treats

Eat fresh berries.

Drink root beer floats.

Visit San Diego ice cream shops. Check out our list of favorites at www.sandiegofamily.com/thingsto-do/out-about/ice-cream-shops.

Roast marshmallows (or put them on top of a milkshake). Discover 21 s’mores treats (including the shake) at www.sandiegofamily.com/thingsto-do/dining-and-recipes/21-waysto-make-smores.

Water Play

Have a water gun battle.

Spend a day at the beach.

Run through sprinklers.

Rent hydrobikes on the bay.

Take a family surf lesson.

Get inspired with even more family adventures in the new edition of San Diego Out & About with Kids at www.sandiegofamily.com/thingsto-do/out-about

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