Our Austin Summer Bucket List
posted July 01, 2024Staying in Austin for the summer? ☀️ Make it your summer of self-care with our favorite ways to cool off. Whether it’s taking a dip in the lake, getting pampered with a special Summer Spa Package, or finding your new favorite ice cream obsession, you can’t go wrong with our team’s favorite go to summer spots.
Take a Dip in Barton Springs
💧 Take a refreshing swim at Barton Springs. It’s free before 8 am (swim at your own risk!) and a $5 entry for adults after 8 am. Punch passes and season passes are also available.
Cruise Over to Ski Shores
🚤 Drop by Austin favorite Ski Shores for an afternoon hangout. This casual Lake Austin hangout recently got a glow up courtesy of the MML Property group (home to Clark’s, June’s, Perla’s and more) and offers lakeside favorites like burgers, tacos & other pub fare, plus a full bar and ice cream!
Pamper Yourself
💆♀️ Soaring temps have you feeling indoorsy? Make the most of your inside time with a massage, pore-clearing Hydrafacial or seasonal Summer Spa Package complete with yummy spa extras, take home gift bag, and more at a special price.
Book An Appointment Online
Call To Schedule
Go (Swim) Clubbing
🪩 Visit the new Swim Club Austin for casual bites, swimming, and dancing! This social club set around a historic pool delivers cold-blended cocktails and a full menu of brick-oven cooking featuring local ingredients. The vibrant color scheme evokes memories of bygone summers, backyard grilling and, of course, days spent by the pool.
Try Ice Cream, the New Zealand Way
🍦 If you haven’t been to this New Zealand-inspired soft serve ice cream spot, do yourself a favor and go… NOW! Zed’s Ice Cream has quickly become a team favorite over at Viva. The creamy soft ice cream paired with fresh fruit and tons of fun toppings makes this a must-do for any summer bucket list. Might we recommend the classic vanilla paired with pineapple, then topped with both coconut cream and coconut flakes? It doesn’t get much more summer than a pina colada in ice cream form! You’ll thank us later.
Catch a Sunset
🌇 Is there anything more summer than watching a sunset over Lake Austin or Lake Travis on a boat? Don’t have your own boat slip? Don’t worry! You can rent a speed boat or pontoon boat on either lake with Float On Boat Rentals and sail into the summer sunset.
Get Your Flix Fix
Cool off inside for unlimited movies at the Alamo Drafthouse with an Alamo Season Pass starting at $17/mo. We’re excited for these 2024 events and releases:
🎥 The Bikeriders
🎥 Inside Out 2
🎥 Alamo Time Capsule: 1984
🎥 Jaws Movie Party
🎥 Priscilla Queen of the Desert Brunch
Don’t Forget to Relax this Summer!
That’s a wrap on our favorite local Austin summer ideas for 2024! Did we miss any? Feel free to DM us on Instagram @vivadayspa and we’ll update our idea list. Happy Summer, Austin!