What’s there not to love about the best season of the year? The plants and trees are in full bloom, the days are long and the nights are short, and there’s adventure everywhere. Hit the beach or visit an amusement park, because here are the best things about summer.
Splish-Splash
Proactive thinking can save you from a lot of trouble. This guy thought a few steps ahead to protect himself from possible danger. Maybe he wanted to see the chaos ensue without being a part of it. Whatever his reasons were, they still remain unknown.
Bring The Heat
This picture perfectly describes what we all start feeling in August when the heat is the strongest. This little guy is already ready for winter, and to be honest, when it’s that hot outside, so are we. Just remember that it’s almost over, so enjoy it while it lasts.
Endless
When you think of “Classic American Summer”, what comes to mind? Definitely a bunch of teenagers in a convertible ready to hit the beach. Sunscreen is nowhere to be found as people strive for the perfect tan.
Tan Lines
Just because it’s nice outside does not mean there is no risk. Actually, the summer season is full of them. Invested in some SPF 50 or suffer the consequences.
Party Time
No party like a pool party, as your friends would say. The more, the merrier! That’s certainly the incentive these people came out with. What is seen here could technically be classified as a river of people.
Sun-Kissed
This picture perfectly encapsulates the best part of summer: being carefree. Hovering in a hammock over some pool water makes us all want to get away on a beautiful July trip to a resort.
Ice Cream
Probably one of the best parts about summer is the fact that you can eat ice cream every day and not be judged for it. I mean, think about it. Ice cream every day in winter is strange. But in summer, where it’s the only means of reprieve from the heat? Definitely not.
Beach Volleyball
The classic game of beach volleyball is fun for all. It’s even better when people are bad at it because everyone has a good time laughing and running around. Even when the sand is burning beneath your feet, there’s always a chance to play.
Slip N' Slide
What screams community more than a communal slip n’ slide? Truly a team effort to get the tarp in place and to collect everyone together. Although rubber and heat are not generally recommended, on days like these there are exceptions.
Watermelon
Perhaps the staple summer fruit, watermelon is a great snack to enjoy outdoors. It’s refreshing and messy, making for some good laughs. Clean off in the pool or sea and you should be fine. Don’t worry about the seeds, they won’t grow in your stomach. Probably.
Crocs
This summer footwear may be a crime against society, but it shows up without fail every summer, wherever you are. These may look comfortable, but they are sinister indeed. It gives you a tan full of spots on your feet.
Surfing
Nothing quite like surfing, especially with friends who know how to do it. Everyone goes out and catches some waves together, creating memories in the process. It’s an activity to be tried at least once in everyone’s life.
Sprinkler Showers
Just look at how much fun this little guy is having. Running through sprinklers in obscene heat is one of the best ways to cool down. It’s a workout without you even realizing it! Pair this activity with some slushies afterwards and you’re all set.
Shoe Game
Summer has a distinct fashion, a general uniform everyone seems to bring out when the heat starts rising. A few classic footwear items are Converse and Vans, a unisex piece that looks good on everyone.
Modelo Time
Arguably one of the best places to be in the summer heat. Everyone wants to feel like this big guy during those hot summer days: right on the ice, face full of beer. Few can think of a better way to relax.
Drive-In Food
Ah yes, nostalgia for a time most people never got to experience. Fortunately, some places are still keeping up with the retro vibe during the summer. One look at this picture makes us want to order some food to your car while watching a movie.
Noodle Lord
One look at this picture and you know this regal man rules with an iron fist … of foam. Pool noodles are the most basic yet most entertaining form of aquatic entertainment. Truly, it’s fun for all ages.
Let's Skate
These retro wheels definitely look like they’re built to last and built for stability. Truly, you could probably ride around all of town like that. It’s the perfect mode of transportation in the evening when you need to get some fresh air.
Chillaxing
People have their own ideas of what it is like to relax. Since we’re all so different, we all have a difference of opinion on that point. Some people like to relax on the pool chairs, and others in trash cans.
Hot Girl Summer
Not just limited to beautiful girls, but to everyone. It’s the time to shine and show off your summer body (which we all know took months to get). It’s all about drinks, having a good time, and showing off.
Cooling Off
Considering how hot it gets in the summer, no one can blame the guy for needing to relax in the cool, especially when you’re wearing a fur coat all the time. Resting right by the beverages is an added plus.
Boat Life
The blue water, the blue skies, the swaying hammock … it’s a dream come true. Summer is all about taking advantage of the beautiful sunny days. How better else to enjoy it than on the water with a view?
Wandering Eyes
Every single person who has ever been alive has been checked out by someone or has done the checking out. In the summer when clothes tend to be in a shortage, this probably happens more often.
Sweat Backpacks
For all the students who are either taking summer school or have to suffer from extremely hot days, their backpacks create a sweat factory. It’s a sadly necessary evil, but the good thing is, it’s not long-lived.
Sparklers
Summer is the primetime for fireworks. It makes sense considering how many birthdays, parties, and holidays there are during this time, especially when everyone is out to be able to enjoy them.
Lifeguards
Lifeguards are everywhere in the summer. Wherever bodies of water are, a lifeguard is bound to be nearby; it’s their summoning. Watching them in action is better than in the movies, as they look so heroic when they go in to save people.
Like Father, Like Son
In a PG version of the dad’s activities, the child copies. Swap out the beer for lemonade and ramp up the SPF and you’ve got yourself a little clone. Matching the choice of shades is an added plus.
Lemonade Stands
Who says that summer is the time to slack off? For some, the work is only beginning. The kid over here is planning on going to business school and has decided to start procuring assets early. We wish him the best.
Skateboarding
The best mode of transportation is on wheels. Fortunately, there are many varieties. And the best part about skateboarding is that you can practise all throughout the winter to show off in the summer.
Lots of Watermelon
Almost every place has some sort of fair to celebrate the coming of summer. In them include classic contests such as pie-eating or hotdog-eating as fast as possible. An easier one is the watermelon-eating contest as the fruit is basically water.
Art Imitates Life
Nobody knows exactly how long this one took to pull off. By the looks of it, probably a long time. It had to be timed just perfectly to line up the fingers. The jumper clearly has the harder gig in this situation.
Water Fight
Seriously, as time goes on and people become adults, they realize how much more fun it is to play kid games than doing grown up stuff, especially in the summer. Probably one of the best and most competitive ways to cool off, water guns are always a favorite.
Take The Hat Off
A picture speaks a thousand words. In the hot summer heat, this gentleman thought it was a better idea to have a hat on in the scorching heat without sun screen, and he paid the price. The fact that he’s bald makes it even better.
Dog Days
Lifeguard on duty! Clearly he’s big on safety. There’s virtually no water level, and the swimmer has enough lifesaving gear for two. As they say in the lifeguarding community, it is better to be safe than sorry.
Water Balloons
What to make of this image? Seriously, how are we supposed to react to this? A man has simply lost all form. If someone jumps on that trampoline he will catapult to the sky. This is a glimpse into the inventive side of the human race.
Pavement's Too Hot Dad
Not quite switching up the roles, more like reversing the order. It seems as though the dog had enough of the heat and walking so he opted for a better way of getting around town. It’s pretty smart, actually.
Suns Out, Guns Out
Sun’s out, gun’s out. All those months of working towards your summer body has finally paid off. Muscle Beach is the birthplace of the United States physical fitness boom.
Crossed
Such a betrayal. The dog had absolutely no patience and decided to just go for it. Forget waiting your turn, it has become a speed race. The winner is clearly outlined in this picture, although not very gracefully.
Summer Reaper
Just because he’s the Grim reaper doesn’t mean he can’t enjoy some rays. Some days are just meant to relax. I doubt anyone even died that day so he probably just took a vacation. The beach is no man’s land after all.
Missed A Spot
Summer is all about adventurous! And what could be more adventurous than exploring your body? This guy has probably seen bras all his life and decided to try it out, too. He’s definitely got the hair mass for it.
Chillin'
Tropical getaway, right in your backyard. All you need is a floaty and some imagination. Fortunately for dogs, they probably can’t tell the difference. It makes for some really cute pictures!
Fireworks
Everyone here seems determined to set off a record for the loudest firework bang in history. This definitely screams fourth of July. It would be a little hard to set them all off at the same time without some minor injuries.
Melting Off
The saying “It’s so hot, you could fry an egg on the ground” is no longer valid after looking at this picture. Instead of eggs, it’s flip flops frying on the asphalt. Thank goodness people didn’t decide to go barefoot.
Friendly Critters
Summer is all about refreshments. Reptiles may not need the alcohol, but it does supply hydration. The little guy may never be tall enough to reach the bar and order a proper drink, so he’ll take what he can get.
Cat Nap
After a long day of trying to swindle milk out of strangers, the cats decided to protect the rest they could find. In that summer heat, they could have gotten a little drowsy … resulting in some quick rests. They’ll be up and running in no time.
Road Trip
Classic American family activity - going on that week-long road trip! There’s always something to do or laugh about when the whole family tags along. The sights are beautiful and adventure is everywhere.
Hammock Pool
You’ve got to admit, this one’s pretty rare. With all that water, wouldn’t it have been better if she just went into the body of water? At least it makes for some pretty cool pictures. The balance required for this pose is admirable.
Kiss the Cook
Pop’s hitting the grill, ready to cook some meat and serve it at the family cookout. We just hope no one in that family is a vegetarian with the amount of meat about to be handed out. And that everyone likes ash in their food.
Amusement Parks
A vintage picture, but the intent is the same nevertheless. Sunny days are great for going out and going back on some great roller coasters. It’s a classic activity and fun for everyone to enjoy.
Piggin’ Out
Definitely a photoshoot for the books. We believe everything looks better (and cuter) when in miniature versions. There is something so endearing about that tiny little picnic table, putting everything together.
Beach Days
This little guy is promoting what we all felt when we encountered the beach for the first time. If you’ve never been to the beach before, here’s your sign to go visit it. You’ll feel this same excitement.
Summer Posing
Look at this planned choreography. You can tell it took a few tries by how wet everyone is. It doesn’t matter, though, because of how well it turned out. That’s bound to make a pretty large splash.
Wave Crashing
No matter how old you are, this is arguably one of the best things about the beach. The waves crashing are so powerful, and super fun! The best is when you catch the wave at the perfect time and it carries you to shore.
Stuntman
This reminds us of those home videos where people do dumb things for the camera and submit it for entertainment. However, it’s probably a good thing we didn’t get the whole tape here. That landing looks like it’s about to get ugly.
Classic
Just the classic photograph. It usually includes some sort of convertible, a big man posing on top of it like he’s a model, and the Hawaiian shirt to top it off. Celebrities are not exempt to this fad, either.
War
Okay, not actual war. But the fun type where no one dies and the only thing people get is either satisfaction or a big hit to their ego. It’s always fun shooting until you realize you have to pick up all the bullets afterwards.
Ice Cold Coke
This is probably the most infamous drink of all time. Paired with the most iconic pet of all time, and you’ve got yourself a photoshoot worthy moment. Everyone knows dogs can do a lot of things, but cup holders are not the first thing that comes to mind.
Full Speed Ahead
Boats don’t generally go too fast, unless you find yourself on a powerboat. Here is where the real fun begins. The sea spray stings your skin, and the G force is so strong that you can barely move. Fun!
Titanic
They say the boat is unsinkable, but were they telling the truth? If the boat starts going down, then it’s time to leave it as fast as possible, especially when there are no lifejackets present on the passengers. At least they look like they’re having a good time.
Aye Aye, Captain
That would make a pretty good dog name, wouldn’t it? And he’s fully prepped for any unforeseen circumstances. Nobody is dying on his watch, that’s for sure. Give him a dog treat when you can.
Surprise Visit
Honestly, what can you expect when the boat platform is so low? A jellyfish could probably get onboard if it really wanted to. As long as the newcomers are friendly, it should result in a good time for everyone.
Paradox
For the owner of this boat, and all those aboard, they have all the worries. Or maybe it’s meant to be more of a spiritual phrase, that even with all the things in the world to be worried about, it’s never that serious.
Bubble Boy
You can never be too safe. I think all lifeguards can agree that the more safety equipment when near water, the better. So while this may seem excessive to some, it’s a lifeguard’s dream to see patrons take water safety seriously. Also, he looks like the Michelin Man.
The Views
Now is the time to wind down, relax, and enjoy the views when you normally could not. When else can you see the beach, or the waves, and not worry about anything else, not even the weather? Savor every moment.
Weight Distribution
Math class may not have been any of their strong suits. If you know how the boat works, then this should not have been a problem. The boat can only do so much at a time. Makes for a pretty interesting shot at the end of the day.
Pirate
This just looks like a terrible wedgie. Not all pirates have the grace to walk the plank normally. Seems like this guy got hit by the boom and it sent him overboard. He’s lucky that there are fellow pirates aboard, ready to save him.
Is It A Boat?
Some boats are purely obtained for their aesthetic purposes. Take this little thing, for example. It is practically useless, but visually endearing. The ticket is a little excessive, but then again, it’s literally an inflatable boat with an engine.
Bite
Who exactly is fishing who in this picture? Clearly, the fish has gotten the upper hand. People seem to forget that fish also have teeth and are more than capable at fighting back if given the chance.