We happened upon this round-up of hotel pools in Beverly Hills. It’s a fairly comprehensive lineup of the hotel pools of the rich and famous. All the majors are included, from the relative newcomers of the Montage and Peninsula to the old timers like the The Hilton and the Beverly Hills Hotel. …
If El Niño ever actually hits, all the little el niños and los niñas of Los Angeles are likely to go a bit stir crazy, cooped up inside all day. For those who need to find somewhere to get some energy out, an indoor pool and room service may be the perfect antidote to all …
It’s a pretty sweet situation going on at the pool at the Renaissance Indian Wells. There is a swim up bar at the center of the large complex. A really nice sand-entry play area for the little ones. An over-sized hot tub area with a waterfall (hidden behind the columns …
The pool at L’Auberge Del Mar definitely isn’t the main attraction. If you’re in Del Mar it’s either for the breathtaking stretch of coastline or, for the race track. Less than a mile from the track, L’Auberge is a cozy and luxurious property–not huge, but with attentive service and a …
Here’s another Reader Swim from another hope-to-be regular contributor, KB. KB is a travel industry professional who promises to share photos of the pools he encounters during his frequent travels. The Ritz Carlton, Marina Del Rey has it’s own dock, so you can sail in for a night—and a swim—whenever …
Reader Wendi (you may remember her from her Oxnard review) spent a relaxing few days at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Nigel and was nice enough to share some photos. The property is halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego and sits at the top of an ocean vista bluff. It sits …
The all new Legoland Hotel opened this weekend in Carlsbad, California. We’ve been eagerly awaiting an invitation, or at least a report of what the pool is like! Brick shaped tiles? Stackable water toys? We wanna know! There is a pretty sweet water park in Legoland, so maybe the actual pool …
The actual pool at the Four Seasons Resort at the Biltmore, in Santa Barbara is nice enough, with spacious lounging, poolside service and an oversized hot tub. But the really cool thing is that guests of the Four Seasons can actually use the exclusive Coral Casino Beach and Cabana …
THis is part 3 of a 3-part series of the pools at Disneyland. Check out part 1 and part 2 also. The budget-minded property at Disneyland’s Paradise Pier may be more no-frills, but the pool offers something the other two properties don’t—a respite from the typical Disney crowds. Yes, the hotel is …
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on the Hotel Pools of Disneyland. Click here for Part 1; Stay tuned for part 3. While my favorite Disneyland hotel may be the Grand Californian, my kids would tell you they think the best Disneyland pool is the one at the …