Have Fun in the Sun and on Your Feed With These 100 Summer Instagram Captions
The sunny and warm few months of summertime between May and September are truly some of the most relaxing and fun out of the year. When you think about this season, it's easy to immediately picture beautiful beaches, luscious hiking trails, fun pool floats, a group of friends at a BBQ, windows down in the car and much more. But it's not always so easy to put the feelings behind those images to words—especially when you're looking for the perfect text for social media. Not to worry, though, we've got 100 summer Instagram captions to sea you through your posts all season long!
From swimsuit selfies to pedicure pics, from sunsets and shorelines to picnics and park days, from beers on a boat to milkshakes on a road trip, from fancy weddings to reading books in the backyard, there will be waves upon waves of significant moments during these warm weather months that you'll be eager to share with all of your friends, family and followers.
And while you might have exactly the right photos, reels and/or highlights to feature on your feed, that final step of crafting a caption can be daunting, to say the least. Need some inspiration for a text that will sound as carefree as a walk on the beach? We've got you covered like SPF 50. Enjoy these 100 captions for Instagram to help summarize your summer!
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100 Summer Instagram Captions
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1. Out-of-office, and outdoors!
2. Living for sandals, sunshine, and sangria.
3. Looking for me? I'll be chasing sunsets all summer long.
4. Embracing this season of open air with open hands.
5. I'm all bonfired up!
6. Ice cream—it's the most important meal of the day.
7. One underrated perk of shopping? Air conditioning.
8. Kayak paddling and carefree living.
9. If the sun's out, so am I.
10. Fresh air, fresh lemonade, and fresh looks from here on out.
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11. Summer checklist: sunscreen, beach read, iced coffee, happiness.
12. So, who's got directions to Margaritaville?
13. This weather has me living my best life.
14. Easy, breezy, beautiful—summer girl.
15. Taking a vacation is as easy as stepping outside.
16. All I'm thinking about is BBQ, hbu?
17. No matter what's on the radio, the ice cream truck will always have the hit song of the summer.
18. Call me Sheryl Crow because I'm gonna soak up the sun!
19. Thankful for sand in my toes and sea salt in my hair.
20. Meet me at the campfire.
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21. Don't throw shade—throw a frisbee.
22. It's the time of year to stay up under the stars and then sleep in the sun.
23. Gorgeous days, gardening, gingham prints, and guac.
24. Ditching my cell for seashells—all about #irl.
25. Perfection looks a lot like popsicles and park days and paddle-boarding.
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26. Adventures are out there, so that's where I'll be.
27. June, July, and August—imagine the possibilities.
28. Not a cloud in the sky or a negative thought in my mind.
29. Welcome, summer! Long time no sea.
30. #summertimevibes
31. Throwing even more cute content at ya like it's a beach ball.
32. OMW to make epic memories.
33. The best kind of kiss is from the sun.
34. Blue skies, fresh-cut lawns, sunlight everywhere—is anything better?
35. Forget dudes—give me the sand dunes.
36. Summer feels like one epic weekend.
37. National Parks have my entire heart and bucket list.
38. Building sandcastles as high as my dreams.
39. Summer—when every single day feels like a celebration.
40. Water you up to these days?
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41. Beach hair, don't care.
42. I'm talkin' about tacos and tan lines.
43. All my probs disappear at the pool.
44. 2, 4, 6, 8—this relaxed is my favorite state!
45. Making waves, making memories.
46. Let's seas the day!
47. THIS JUST IN: Bright days ahead!
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48. Bikinis, bare feet, and boating—what more can you ask for?
49. I guess you could say I give in to pier pressure.
50. Summertime, and the livin' is oh-so-easy.
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51. Swatting away mosquitos and bad vibes all season long.
52. Ready to hike my way through these summer months.
53. I'm not opposed to July lasting forever, tbh.
54. Not just crazy for summer—I'm coconuts.
55. How is this view real life?
56. When the sun comes out, the phone turns off—sea ya!
57. These days, we're living in paradise.
58. Summertime blues? I've found the cure!
59. PSA: Check your calendar—it's cherry season.
60. Live, laugh, love, and lemonade.
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61. Trading up the TV for the RV.
62. #coolforthesummer
63. Sunshine, good vibes, and good times.
64. All ready to suit up!
65. Shore do love these longer days.
66. Just checked outside—it's wanderlust weather.
67. The only flop in my summer will be flip-flops.
68. What am I up to today? Well, it's sunny you should ask!
69. Activate: Vacation-mode.
70. Beach days are the best days.
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71. Girls just wanna have sun.
72. Life is just beachy.
73. Roses are red, violets are blue, hand me a paddle, I want to canoe.
74. Hot weather, hot looks, and hot dogs.
75. Waves hitting the shore is this summer's soundtrack.
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76. Every little thing sea does is magic.
77. My idea of a perfect day? Picnics and hanging poolside.
78. Live your life in full bloom.
79. Summer vacation + outdoor meditation.
80. This summer, I'm putting my best selfie forward.
81. Sweet, sweet summertime.
82. On a boat for the foreseeable future.
83. If the ice cream shop knows you as a regular, you're doing it right.
84. Pop the champagne and the peace sign—we're out!
85. Eat, swim, sleep, repeat.
86. Point me in the direction of a pool or lake—I'm ready to dive in!
87. Less worries, more watermelon.
88. Summer nights feel like dreams coming true.
89. If you're not in a bikini, you're overdressed.
90. I'm really not planning on getting tide down this summer.
91. Want to practice grounding? Try the campground.
92. This summer will be one in a melon.
93. Grab your gloves and meet me in the garden.
94. Makeup free, messy buns, mimosas—these days are magic.
95. Looking at the world through rose-colored sunglasses.
96. Living that patio life 24/7.
97. There's nothing that screams summer more than s'mores.
98. Freedom feels a lot like the summer breeze.
99. If you're not barefoot, you're doing something wrong.
100. Like Taylor Swift said, "August slipped away into a moment in time."
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