Across
- 3. – Polynesian-inspired torch or bar décor
- 4. , Swings gently between two trees
- 6. Marks left behind after sun exposure
- 11. – Poolside shelter with shade
- 12. , Cozy gathering place at night
- 14. – Surfer’s delight, ocean’s rhythm
- 15. – Grilled summer meal, often outside
- 16. , Frozen treat on a stick
- 17. – Summer night gathering spot for s’mores
- 19. – Watch the sky at night
- 21. Sandy spot for sunbathing and swimming
- 23. Classic ride at summer amusement parks
- 25. – Broader category for road trips and flights
- 27. – Keeps swimmers safe at the pool or beach
- 30. – Temporary beach fortress
- 31. Outdoor space for BBQs and relaxing
- 33. Stand-up sport on the water
- 35. Tart and sweet summer drink
- 36. Explode with color in the night sky
- 38. Wide-brimmed protection from the rays
- 39. Rides the waves
- 41. Tropical fruit with hard shell and sweet water
- 42. – Lets you breathe underwater (sort of)
Down
- 1. Time off, often involving travel
- 2. – Spiky tropical fruit, great on pizza (debatable!)
- 5. – Juicy, red-fleshed summer fruit
- 7. Worn to shield your eyes from glare
- 8. – Found along the shore, sometimes collected
- 9. – Slang for a summer getaway
- 10. Melts fast in the heat, comes in cones
- 13. Outdoor meal on a blanket
- 15. Light wind that’s welcome on hot days
- 17. – Spinning savior on a hot day
- 18. – Essential after a swim or sunbath
- 20. – Small watercraft powered by paddles
- 22. Keeps drinks and snacks cold outdoors
- 24. Protects your skin from UV rays
- 26. – Spins and sprays on lawns for cooling fun
- 28. – Fast water ride for thrill seekers
- 29. Freshwater escape for swimming or boating
- 32. Casual summer footwear that goes thwack
- 34. , Keeps those itchy bites away
- 37. Painful proof you forgot sunscreen
- 38. Worn for a dip in the pool or ocean
- 40. , Buzzing summer pest