Spring break is almost here, and there are so many things you could do during this break! Here are a few activity ideas!

1. Go on a bike ride
   1. A great bike trail in Santa Monica is the Marvin Braude bike trail, and in Manhattan Beach, there is the Strand, where you can ride along the coastline!
2. Play in the rain:
   1. Embrace spring showers and take a walk!
3. Go to the botanical gardens
   1. You can go to the South Coast Botanical Garden or the Los Angeles County Arboretum to see the spring blooms!
4. Go stargazing
   1. With warmer weather, grab a towel and go stargazing. Look out for constellations such as Leo and Virgo!
5. Bake!
   1. Spring flavors are fresh and light, make some carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, or a fresh fruit salad with seasonal berries.
6. Go to the beach
   1. It might be a bit cold, but you can enjoy beach walks or runs, and even sunset swims.
7. Volunteer with your friends
   1. Spring is a great time to give back, make a positive impact this season by spending time at local organizations and making a difference!
8. Go on a hike
   1. Take in all the flowers and greenery on a walk or hike with friends!
9. Spring cleaning;
   1. It’s a time to declutter, refresh, and reset – go through your closet, donate clothes, reorganize.
10. Read a book
    1. Enjoy a good book to decompress after school, or to take outside and read in the sun!