The 2026 Carlsbad Summer Bucket List (Free Download)
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I'll be honest. I needed this poster as much as I needed to make it for you.
Summer has a way of disappearing on us. One minute it's the last day of school, and the next thing you know it's September and you can't remember a single beach day in detail. I wanted something that would force us to actually live the summer instead of just surviving it. So I made this.
It's a 2026 Carlsbad Summer Bucket List, a printable poster with 24 categories covering everything that makes summer here so good.
2026 Summer Bucket List Digital Poster PDF File Preview
Beach days, Village strolls, sunset spots, date nights, market mornings, trail time. Every category has its own little frame, ready for a photo once you've checked it off. And when you sign up for the Carlsbad Days newsletter, you'll get our favorite local spot recommendations for every single category sent straight to your inbox.
Here's how it works:
Sign up for the newsletter below to get the digital poster emailed to you (it's free)
Print it yourself as a 18×24 Blueprints print at Staples (usually under $3)
Hang it somewhere you'll see it all summer
As you complete each category, snap a photo and tape it into the frame
Tag @carlsbaddays with each bucket list category you complete!
By September you'll have a wall of your actual Carlsbad summer, not just a memory of one.
How to print it:
Upload the file to Staples, order a 18x24 blueprint, black and white. Usually costs less than $3 to pick it up.
How to fill it in:
Each frame outline on the poster is sized for a small printed photo. Two easy options:
Own an Instax Mini camera or Instax Smartphone Printer? Print and slide it right in.
No camera or printer? Walgreens prints retro mini photos same day for $0.99 (or less if you snag a coupon). Order the rectangular size.
Looking to purchase a new Instax camera or printer?
CLICK HERE if you are looking to grab the Instax Mini camera or
CLICK HERE if you prefer the Instax Mini Smartphone Printer.
This digital poster includes a few starter ideas in each category delivered straight to your inbox.
Remember to tag @carlsbaddays when you complete one. I want to see your summer too!
