Summer Date Ideas to Up the Romance in Your Relationship

There's no doubt about it—summertime is, hands down, the most romantic season of them all. Instead of staying cooped up inside streaming movies as you're mostly forced to in the colder months, you can get out and enjoy hot fun in the sun with your sweetie. There are a ton of different activities to do when it's warm outside, which is why we've put together this list of the very best of them for you and your S.O. to try. Nothing adds excitement to a relationship like doing something new together, whether you're trying your hand at a game of golf for the first time, or hiking a trail you've never been on before.

And if you're looking for wowser first date suggestions? These are sure to fill the bill. There are plenty of summer date favorites here, from watching a sunset to making s'mores. Many of our ideas are free, too—you sure don't have to spend a fortune to volunteer for a good cause or have a water balloon fight! So slide on those sunglasses and get ready for some serious summer romance. And after you've checked out these ideas, take a peek at our list of end of summer activities for more festive recommendations.