Where The Locals Will Hang Out In Amsterdam This Summer (PHOTOS) | HuffPost Life

The average Amsterdam local isn't graced with subtropic temperatures very often so, when desirable temperatures arrive, it seems like every last person takes a day off work.

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The average Amsterdam local isn't graced with subtropic temperatures very often so, when desirable temperatures arrive, it seems like every last person takes a day off work. Fortunately, there are tons of options for summer afternoon loitering, browsing and eating.

Here are a few very happening spots where you'll find Amsterdam locals relaxing under the sun:

Spotted by Locals is a series of blogs, PDF city guides and iPhone apps with up-to-date tips by handpicked local writers in 41 cities in Europe. The Amsterdam guide is updated regularly by six city-loving-locals, with tips on what to do and see.

Where Amsterdam locals are going this summer!

Pllek(01 of08)

This a relatively new spot that's great for relaxing on the sand and in the sun.Local Lauren Murphy says: "It's like a beach venue minus the beach crowd, a safe haven between all the huge industrial constructions and rusty boats at the NDSM shipyard."

Amsterdam Roest(02 of08)

a href="http://www.spottedbylocals.com/amsterdam/amsterdam-roest/" >Amsterdam Roest is quite well known for great parties, festivals, and markets.Local Martin Sollmann says: "If the weather is good and and I need to calm down from a stressful day at work I come here, enjoying the peaceful timelessness of this place. And like me, many other young, creative, hip and alternative people are attracted, probably for the same reason."

De Amsterdamsche Tram(03 of08)

De Amsterdamsche Tramis doing a great job of "prettifying" Amsterdam's Sloterdijk train station with its sunny terrace.Local Gerben Broens says: "This car was about to be turned into scrap metal when a persistent entrepreneur came along and [...] turned the wreck into a unique lunch spot."

Pacific Parc (04 of08)

Pacific Parc is a great place on the "Westergasfabriekterrein." Local Gisela Clarke says: "It is open during the day for drinks and lunch as well as in the evening for dinner, drinking and/or dancing. [...] now that the weather is starting to get better the great attraction of Pacific Parc is the terrace which gets the sunshine all day long!"

De Haarlemmerdijk(05 of08)

De Haarlemmerdijk is extremely popular among the locals, with its great shops, little cafes and fine dining spots!Local Lauren Murphy says: "Some streets make you want to strut down them like you're Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. De Haarlemmerdijk might not match 1970′s Brooklyn, but with its plethora of detail stores and beautiful old buildings [...] It's amazing how many great hangouts can be found along such a small stretch of pavement."

Walem(06 of08)

Talia offers delicious food from elsewhere in Europe.Local Maarten-Jan Meyer zu Slochtern says: "Delicious Italian cuisine, to take away to eat in a park somewhere, or inside. Nothing's better than Italian dining when the weather's nice right?"

Pisa IJs(07 of08)

Pisa IJs is a small but popular place for lovers of sweets.Local Gisela Clarke says: "Here you will find the best ice-cream. Be prepared for queuing up though.."

Buurtboederij Ons Genoegen(08 of08)

Buurtboerderij Ons Genoegen is a neighborhood farm with a rustic feel.Local Lauren Murphy says: "Trees and typically flat green meadows surround the farm. Their terrace is spread out in front of the building and over several small plots of land. Sitting in the shadow of blossoming trees, sipping on homemade lemonade and looking out over the edges of the city truly feels like being far away from the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam."

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