152 Easy Date Ideas That Start With S (Alphabet Date Ideas)

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Our alphabet dating series continues and we’re finally getting to the letter S. S is super fun as there are many options for date ideas.

Some of the S date ideas we have done include Sunset watching with Snacks together, having a Spa day together and Sculpting with air-dry clay.

Eric and I have been together for years and are now married! Through our experience, we’ve been on many different dates. So whatever you’re looking for, we have 152 date ideas that start with S for couples of all interests!

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Top 3 S Date Ideas

1. Sailing on the open water:
   • Why It’s the Best: Sailing is an intimate way for couples to bond. The tranquility of the water and teamwork required offers a unique, shared experience.
   • How to Make It More Romantic: Pack a surprise lunch with your partner’s favorite dishes. Anchor in a secluded spot and have a picnic on the boat.
2. Swing dancing class:
   • Why It’s the Best: Dancing is a fun way to physically connect and break out of your comfort zones. Swing dancing, with its lively beats and energetic moves, is sure to get you both laughing and bonding.
   • How to Make It More Romantic: Wear matching retro outfits and go for a drink afterward to talk about your favorite moves.
3. Sightseeing in your own city:
   • Why It’s the Best: We often forget to explore our own hometowns. Act like tourists and discover new spots or revisit old favorites.
   • How to Make It More Romantic: Prepare a list of places that hold special memories for you both. End the day at a local café, sipping on hot cocoa or coffee as you reminisce about your shared memories.

Romantic date ideas that start with S

1. Sunset viewing on the beach.
2. Starlit dinner on a rooftop.
3. Strolling hand-in-hand in a scenic park.
4. Spa day for two.
5. Serenading each other by a fireplace: you can make up a serenade on the spot and plan to have a couple of drinks with some snacks together.
6. Slow dancing to your favorite love songs.
7. Sailing together on a calm lake.
8. Surprise weekend getaway.
9. Star gazing on a clear night.
10. Scrapbooking together by making pages about when you first met.
11. Cruise Ship.

Adventurous date ideas that start with S

12. Skydiving.
13. Surfing lessons.
14. Snorkeling in a coral reef.
15. Shooting range.
16. Spelunking (cave exploring).
17. Safari trip.
18. Snowboarding.
19. Sandboarding in the dunes.
20. Swamp boat tour.
21. Skiing down snowy slopes.
22. Swimming in a local lake.
23. Swimming pool date.
24. Spinning class for couples who want to sweat together.
25. Salsa dancing lessons.
26. Scuba diving lessons.
27. Six Flags trip.

Cute S date ideas

28. Strawberry picking.
29. Sharing an ice cream Sundae.
30. Sundae making at home together.
31. Sending love letters to each other.
32. Swing dancing class.
33. Scavenger hunt.
34. Sing-along movie night.
35. Snuggling up for a rainy day movie marathon.
36. Sunrise picnic.
37. Sunset drinks from the top of the hill.

Creative activities beginning with S for couples

38. Sketching each other.
39. Sculpting with clay.
40. Soap-making workshop.
41. Staging a mini photoshoot.
42. Screen-printing your own t-shirts.
43. Shadow art.
44. Sewing class.
45. Slime making.
46. Sugar based art.
47. Statue of Liberty drawing.
48. Songwriting session.
49. Stencil art on canvas.
50. Story writing together.
51. Styling each other’s outfits.
52. Scrapbooking memories.

At Home date ideas starting with S

53. Spaghetti-making date.
54. Snack making together: pick up strawberries and cover them in melted chocolate. We have also made coconut balls together before. You’ll need coconut yogurt, shredded coconut to make balls and melted chocolate to cover them.
55. Streaming a new series together.
56. Scrabble game night.
57. Science experiment night (with safe at-home kits).
58. Spicing things up with a cooking challenge.
59. Storm watching.
60. Speak easy themed dinner.
61. Silly comedy show watching.
62. Season-themed date.
63. Star Wars themed date.
64. Solve puzzles together.

Outdoor S date ideas

65. Sandcastle building at the beach.
66. Storm chasing.
67. Sunflower field visit.
68. Shopping Spree.
69. Street fair progressive lunch.
70. Sunbathing at a local lake.
71. Skateboarding in the park.
72. Sightseeing in your own city.
73. Sailing on the open water.
74. Searching for four-leaf clovers in a meadow.
75. Shuffleboard playing.
76. Show attending.

Date night ideas beginning with S

77. Stand-up comedy night (lots are free!).
78. Symphony orchestra performance.
79. Sushi rolling class.
80. Salsa dancing night.
81. Screening a new blockbuster in theaters.
82. Silent disco night.
83. Sampling wines at a wine bar.
84. Storytelling event.
85. Sharing desserts at a fancy cafe.
86. Soccer game.
87. Sushi and Sunset picnic

Athletic dates starting with S

88. Swimming laps.
89. Sprinting competition.
90. Snowshoeing.
91. Sledding.
92. Squash game.
93. Slacklining in a park.
94. Step aerobics class.
95. Surf yoga.

Relaxing dates beginning with S for couples

96. Sauna evening.
97. Sudoku competition.
98. Eye Spy game.
99. Sound bath meditation.
100. Sipping chamomile tea on the porch.
101. Swedish massage for couples.
102. Salt room therapy.
103. Soaking in a thermal bath.
104. Sitting by a peaceful pond with a book.
105. Stretching session with soft music.
106. Sensory deprivation tank experience.

Seasonal date ideas that start with S

107. Snowman building (Winter).
108. Spring flower festival.
109. Sunflower field visits (Summer).
110. Sledding down snowy hills (Winter).
111. Seeing autumn leaves change (Fall).
112. Strawberry picking (Spring/Summer).
113. Savoring pumpkin spice treats (Fall).
114. Seashell collecting (Summer).
115. Scaring each other in haunted houses (Fall/Halloween).

Travel related S date ideas

116. Sightseeing tour in a historic city.
117. Safari expedition.
118. Snowy cabin retreat.
119. Snorkeling in tropical waters.
120. Ski resort weekend getaway.
121. Seaside resort stay.
122. Sacred site pilgrimage.
123. Sampling street food in a foreign country.
124. Staying in a treehouse.
125. Sailing around the Caribbean.

Movies in S

126. Sleepless in Seattle
127. Shawshank Redemption
128. Star Wars
129. Shrek marathon
130. Silver Linings Playbook
131. Slumdog Millionaire
132. Spider-Man marathon
133. Sixteen Candles
134. Sense and Sensibility
135. Superman

Foods in S

136. Spaghetti
137. Steak
138. Shepherd’s Pie
139. Sushi
140. Sandwich with Salami
141. Salmon
142. Shrimp
143. Seafood
144. Soup
145. Spinach
146. Squash
147. Sundae
148. Sweet and sour sauce
149. Sugar cookies
150. Candy: Skittles, Smarties, Snickers, Starbust
151. Drinks: Sprite, Sierra Mist, Sparkling Water, Sunny D and Sodas.
152. Restaurants/cafes: Starbucks, Subway, Smashburger, Sonic, Steak & Shake, Smoothie Bar.

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Final thoughts: Date ideas that start with S

The date ideas that start with S in this list are absolutely great! We loved doing the letter S because there were so many possibilities of dates to do!

We loved also that a lot of foods start with S, that makes bringing picnic food on your S date a lot easier! Also we love sushi, so it was an easy alphabet date for us! We hope the same for you!