Oceana’s plush lobby lounge, with its sleek midcentury furniture and a gleaming white tile fireplace, makes a cozy first impression—they’ll even have a glass of bubbly waiting for you when you check-in. A well-equipped gym, palm tree-lined pool (with cabanas and a fireplace), and seasonal juice bar mean you can stay on top of your health routine while still feeling pampered. Across the street, there’s free yoga on the beach every morning, as well as a fleet of Priority Bike beach cruisers (both perks are complimentary for all guests). Best of all are the suites with ocean-facing balconies—slide open the glass door, and you’re immediately surrounded in a private Eden of exotic flowers and thick hanging vines, with nothing but the crashing waves to lull you to sleep.
If the bulk of your L.A. vacation itinerary revolves around marathon sessions by the pool, then our list won’t disappoint. From beachy Santa Monica getaways that deliver fresh-pressed juice right to your chaise lounge to a Downtown athletic club hotel that boasts scuba diving lessons, hotel pools in Los Angeles have a tradition of going the extra mile. If you’re more the partying type, a selection of stylish rooftop pools with thumping nightlife scenes ensures plenty of fun in the sun—or sunset, as the case may be.