These 35 Vintage Photos of Summer Vacation Are a Blast From the Past

Caution: full summer vibes ahead. That's right, your fave is fully back and you have the sweaty face to prove it. Listen, I don't know if you've heard or not but—summer 2020 might be, um, a little different this year. Which means maybe your'enot in a very summer-y mood right now. We got you. And we're taking this opportunity to travel back in time to catch some vintage summer feels. No, we're not talking about a slight early 2000s throwback. Let's take it aaall the way back to the 1930s through the early 1990s. From hanging at the pool or catching a flick at the drive-in to hitting up the amusement park or enjoying a good 'ole fashioned BBQ, get ready to truly relish in the greatness of these vintage summertime photos.

More like summertime sadness chicness, amirite?? 'K, bye.

The No. 1 rule of summer: I'm not sharing my ice cream.

Could this pic be any cuter?! No it cannot!!

To quote Jennifer Coolidge in Legally Blonde 2, "You look like the Fourth of July! Makes me want a hot dog real bad."

This picture screams "can't be bothered," and I love every pixel of it.

TBH, I didn't know sand surfing was a thing, but I'm totally down to try it.

*Obviously* they won! Your TikTok Dance Challenge could never.

I'm pretty sure this picture needs no caption and it's probably my favorite thing I've ever seen.

What are you even doing if you're not coordinating photo shoots like this with your besties this summer?

I'm currently accepting applications for a partner to cuddle at the drive-in this summer. Mmkay, thanks.

I can't think of anything more precious than seeing this little boy share an ice cream cone with his pup. I'm not crying, you're crying.

Why does Marilyn's face look so surprised? But also, this is my pretend surprise face when someone asks me why the box of wine is empty.

The sandcastle is cool and all, but apparently people used to carry around a literal jug of suntan oil.

This photo is so cute that I'm going to imagine that these two got married, had kids, and lived happily ever after.

I would totally break my hip if I tried to do that position. Kudos, girl.

Getting sand in your ice cream is The Worst, but these girls look like they couldn't care less. So, you know, do you.

If you don't understand what's going on in this photo, you definitely didn't spend summers in a big city growing up, and it shows.

There are two types of people when it comes to riding roller coasters: those who are like the girl on the left and those like the girl on the right.

*adds making out under the spray of a fire hydrant to summer bucket list*

There's something wrong with you if this picture doesn't make you want to run to the nearest park with a Lunchable and a picnic blanket in your hand.

Diving boards aren't just for diving. As this woman shows us, they make the perfect chaise lounge.

Their pose is super cute and all, but who else reeeally wants a bikini like the one the girl in the front is wearing?

I'm not sure who these five women are, but they appear to be conquering the world. Note to self, be like them.

We all have that *one* friend who has the killer rooftop for summertime hangs, just like actress Audrey Hepburn (middle) and her friends.

If this doesn't look like a picture-perfect postcard, I don't know what does. Also, now I'm hungry and miss my mom.

Not entirely sure what this fireworks employee is doing with a dummy on her back, but if I had to see this cursed image, so do you.

This totally looks like a photo I would take with my friends after one too many glasses of wine.

For the record, I don't think anyone playing with a beachball has ever looked more graceful or glamorous than this woman.

This looks like a human game of sunbathing Tetris.

Something tells me no other tents were built that day...

Just me, or do these two look like they're spilling major tea?? Also, talk to me about those swim caps.

Not sure if wrapping your body in cellophane actually prevents sunburn, but my pasty butt is strongly considering giving it a try...

Not sure who this couple is, but you can probably find them under the word "cool" in the dictionary.

She's waving to all the haters, and he's loving every second of it.

They weren't even jumping for the perfect 'gram shot, can you imagine??