These apps are perfect for taking advantage of the summer season while eliminating the hassle of making plans.
Google Maps
Google Maps may not be what you think of when you think “summer,” but it can be invaluable in making sure your summer plans don’t get bogged down in traffic.
Maps of everywhere
Real time traffic
Restaurants and other activities on map
Can be slow on some devices
With Google Maps, you can plan your summer trips around congested roads or find your way to a new place to explore. Google Maps will help you get to all the exciting places you plan to visit this summer.
Download Google Maps for Android
Download Google Maps for iOS
Bandsintown Concerts
Summer concerts are a favorite for a reason. There’s something about relaxing outdoors and listening to your favorite band that feels like summer. Bandsintown Concerts is a fantastic app for tracking your favorite bands and finding concerts in your area.
Track your favorite artists
Easy to use
Find local shows
Can take time to set up
With Bandsintown, you can sign up, build a list of your favorite bands, and start getting automatic updates whenever they’re playing in your area. You can also use it to see all the bands playing at your local bars and clubs. If you’re looking for a summer concert, Bandsintown is your best bet.
Download Bandsintown for Android
Download Bandsintown for iOS
Kindle E-reader
If you enjoy reading on the beach, but you don’t like hauling a bunch of books with you, download the Kindle app on your phone or tablet and enjoy as many e-books as you want without straining your back.
Download thousands of books
Extremely easy to use and read
Glare can be a problem
Download ahead if you don’t have a network connection
While reading on a phone or tablet might not be as good as a dedicated e-reader, it’s still about as convenient as it gets. Plus, you can use the same device you already have with you on the beach, at the airport, or wherever your summer travels take you.
Download Kindle for Android
Download Kindle for iOS
AccuWeather
There’s nothing that can make or break your summer plans quite like the weather. To stay one step ahead, you’re going to need an app to track the temperature throughout the day and get accurate details about what you can expect.
Tons of forecast information
Long term forecasts
Great maps
Can be slow to load
Might be too much info for a quick glance
AccuWeather is one of the best apps you can find, complete with long term-forecasts and info about other factors that can impact the weather, like humidity and UV index.
Download AccuWeather for Android
Download AccuWeather for iOS
Surfline
Like a lot of outdoor activities, surfing can be seriously dependent on the weather. Most weather apps don’t track factors important to surfers. That’s where Surfline comes in. If you want to know the conditions at the beach and in the waves ahead of time, Surfline can help you find the ideal time and place to get in the water.
Detailed surf forecasts
Great beach information
Streams help you see conditions
Camera positioning could be better in some spots
Download Surfline for iOS
Download Surfline for Android
Spotify
Some summers are built on playlists. Spotify helps you find the perfect soundtrack for your summer and play it wherever you are. Sure, there’s a good chance that you’re already using Spotify, but look into playlists specifically for getting into that summer mood. You can find plenty of them ready-made or make your own. Either way, streaming your favorite songs of the summer can make just about anything better.
Thousands of songs
Share playlists
Discover new music
Requires a network connection most of the time
Download Spotify for Android
Download Spotify for iOS
Eventbrite
Summer is the perfect time for all sorts of events. Whether you’re looking for live music, craft beer, or the best from local food trucks, you can find it on Eventbrite. Eventbrite is an app designed to help you discover lots of different things to do in your area.
Find tons of events
Search by area
Easy sort and search
Some functions require you to sign up
Eventbrite lets you search in your area or an area you plan to visit. You can pick by category and get information about the events that are coming up. With Eventbrite, you won’t have any trouble finding something to do.
Download Eventbrite for Android
Download Eventbrite for iOS
ParkAdvisor RV Parks & Campgrounds
If summer means camping to you, you can use ParkAdvisor’s RV Parks & Campgrounds app to find a new place to stay. It tracks hundreds of campgrounds and RV Parks across the US. You can use your current area to search or look for the places you plan to travel to in the summer.
Detailed maps
Full park profiles and info
Great resource for finding parks
Some info is a little outdated
RV Parks & Campgrounds is probably the most centralized way to find a place to camp. It’s a one-stop destination that’ll get you a great camping spot wherever you travel this summer.
Download RV Parks & Campgrounds for iOS
Download RV Parks & Campgrounds for Android
AllTrails
Maybe you prefer to spend your summer out in nature. AllTrails will get you out exploring the outdoors, identifying plants, and hiking or biking your favorite trails in no time.
Easily see routes and paths
Great maps
Locate new trails
Requires sign-up for some features
AllTrails provides a gigantic searchable list of trails from around the US. With it, you can locate both hiking and biking trails by area. It traces your route and gives you information about the terrain. AllTrails can quite literally take you to new places.
Download AllTrails for iOS
Download AllTrails for Android
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