If you are looking for ideas for the ultimate solo date, you have come to the right place. Here I share with you 50 solo date ideas no matter what your budget.
What is a Solo Date?
A solo date is exactly what it sounds like. It is a date you go on with yourself. Notice I said “with yourself” and not “by yourself”. The point of going on a solo date is to actually date yourself and get to know you. The date can be as “date-like” as you like. Anything goes here. Go to the movies or Netflix binge at home. Check out the museum or picnic in the backyard. All that matters with a solo date is that YOU are paying attention to what you want.
Why Do You Need to Plan a Solo Date?
Why do you need to plan a solo date? Isn’t it a bit…weird? The fact that we have to plan a solo date and it feels kind of awkward to do it is exactly why we need it! Of all the people in the world, you are with yourself the most. But of all the people you love I would bet pretty good money you ignore your needs the most. Am I right? After all, if you were giving yourself the kind of love and attention you should be, I don’t think you would have made it to this post.
Going out (or staying in) for a solo date is all about getting to know what you like without the input of you friends and family. Your goal is to work on your relationship with yourself and get comfortable being with the one person who will always be there with you – YOU.
The list of ideas for solo dates is endless but here are ideas some to get the ball rolling. Just remember, this is all about what YOU want. Not what I want. Not what your partner wants. And not what you think you SHOULD be doing. (I vote for taking the word SHOULD out of the English language, how about you?)
Solo Date Ideas
At Home
- Have a DIY spa day
- Spend a whole day reading outdoors
- Make a French inspired picnic to enjoy in your backyard/patio/balcony
- Watch your favorite movie and eat only the best movie snacks
- Dive deep into journaling
- Make your favorite meal (bonus if you eat it by candlelight)
- Redecorate a room in your house
- Order take out from your favorite restaurant
- Get crafty and try one of those Pinterest projects you have been meaning to try
- Have a bonfire and roast marshmallows (and don’t forget to do some stargazing)
- Buy some nice sheets and sleep in
- Plan your ultimate dream solo date (bonus: make a plan to save for it!)
Going Out
- Check out a local museum or gallery
- Go to the movies
- Go shopping because you want to (not because you have to)
- Make a reservation for one at the restaurant you have always wanted to try
- Go to a concert
- Play tourist in your own town, checking out all the must see spots!
- Buy yourself flowers at the local flower shop
- Check out the local paint and sip night
- Go to a comedy club
- Book a spa day or a massage
- Go out dancing (at a club or join a class)
- Try karaoke
- Treat yourself to brunch
- Book a fancy tea time reservation
- Visit a winery and take a tour
- Go to an amusement park and ride all your favorite rides
Inexpensive Solo Date Ideas
- Check out that museum on it’s free day
- Check to see if there are less expensive matinee tickets for that must see movie
- Shop the main street going into all the stores and browsing
- Go hiking on a local trail
- Have a picnic in the city park
- Get coffee and people watch (or journal)
- Take that picnic to the beach
- Take a bike ride
- Go fishing
- See if your town has a free Yoga in the Park event
- Wander the public library and find a cozy spot to read
- Enjoy the sunset
- Visit the Farmers Market
Dream Date Ideas for When You Win the Lottery (or If You Are A Good Saver!)
- Take a solo cruise
- Hire a personal chef to cook for you for a night
- Take a special tour of your town (by helicopter, plane, hot air balloon, limo, whatever might be offered)
- Take your self care routine to a fancy hotel complete with jacuzzi tub and plush robes
- Book a wellness retreat anywhere in the world
- Take a private lesson for whatever strikes your fancy (golf, horseback riding, music)
- Take a sunset cruise
- Go on a solo road trip
- Take a budget-less shopping trip
Ready for Your Solo Date?
Did this list give you some ideas for your solo date? I hope you are excited to finally do some things you have always wanted. I’m kind of excited just writing about it! I think on my next family vacation I might try to steal away a few hours to take myself on a solo date. What do you think?
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