School’s out. Sun’s out. Starting June 20th, the first day of summer, it’s the season of long sunny days that leave you plenty of time to enjoy summer vacation as soon as the clock hits 5 pm. Here are some of the best summer activities in San Diego to ensure a great  Pacific Beach summer.

Get a Mission Beach Bonfire Pit

Snag a fire pit at Mission Bay or Mission Beach. BBQ hot dogs, make s’mores and watch as the sunset. Plus, it’s an easy and budget-friendly way to gather a big party.

Learn more about the rules of beach bonfire pits in San Diego on the city website here.

Enjoy San Diego Summer Movies Outside

Each year, parks and outdoor areas features summer movies in San Diego. Simply bring your lawn chairs, blanket and snacks. When the sun goes down, the movie goes on. There are family flicks of every type, from Minion and Goosebumps to Surf’s Up and The Good Dinosaur. Learn more at San Diego Summer Movies in the Park.

Enjoy a Cold Treat at Baked Bear

Hot days call for cold ice cream sandwiches at Baked Bear Pacific Beach. With a wide variety of options, of both ice cream, including non-dairy soy ice cream, and cookies for sandwiching – there’s a reason it’s not uncommon to find a line here.

P.S. Fun fact: The average American consumes almost 22 pounds of ice cream per year. Of that ice cream, US residents’ favorite flavor is vanilla, followed by mint chocolate chip and cookies & cream. (Source: International Dairy Foods Association.)

Do Any Activity from Blue Crush or Baywatch

Let’s be real, doing pretty much any activity from these beachside summer flicks is prime for summer. Surfing. Swimming. Awesome bathing suits. You get it.