My husband and I will be traveling to Los Angeles and San Diego in a couple of weeks, and we're looking for hotel recommendations with decent-sized pools. I've also started researching public pools (YMCA's, health clubs, etc.), but thought it would be nice to have a pool right at the hotel.
Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Deb
Parents
Former Member
There is a hotel in Redondo Beach (about 5-6 miles south of LAX), the Royal Plaza or Crown Royal or Crown Plaza (can't remember) that has a roof top larger pool, think it is 25 yards. (Its been about 8 years since I swam there, and I only went there a few times, but I remember it was nice and the pool wasn't very crowded in the summer.) You should be able to find it by doing a websearch. It is across the street from the saltwater lagoon in Redondo, and the hotel has great gym facilities. It is right near the redondo pier and harbor and a fun area to visit.
For public pools, try El Segundo (25 yard indoor, safe area), Torrance (50x20 meter outdoor, safe area), Culver City (50 m outdoor), and maybe the Long Beach pools (variety of sizes, indoor and out, including pool built for some of the 1984 olympic events, but check areas first (I'm not familiar with all the LB pools)). Most of the public/city-owned pools here will cost you $2-3 to swim (YMCAs and gyms are much more expensive). I suggest avoiding Hawthorne, Gardena and LA City pools (should know/check areas before visiting). One problem with city pools in summer is the added recreation swim for kids and the reduced lap swimming for adults.
You should be able to find city-owned pool info on the web, at various city websites.
Enjoy your trip!
There is a hotel in Redondo Beach (about 5-6 miles south of LAX), the Royal Plaza or Crown Royal or Crown Plaza (can't remember) that has a roof top larger pool, think it is 25 yards. (Its been about 8 years since I swam there, and I only went there a few times, but I remember it was nice and the pool wasn't very crowded in the summer.) You should be able to find it by doing a websearch. It is across the street from the saltwater lagoon in Redondo, and the hotel has great gym facilities. It is right near the redondo pier and harbor and a fun area to visit.
For public pools, try El Segundo (25 yard indoor, safe area), Torrance (50x20 meter outdoor, safe area), Culver City (50 m outdoor), and maybe the Long Beach pools (variety of sizes, indoor and out, including pool built for some of the 1984 olympic events, but check areas first (I'm not familiar with all the LB pools)). Most of the public/city-owned pools here will cost you $2-3 to swim (YMCAs and gyms are much more expensive). I suggest avoiding Hawthorne, Gardena and LA City pools (should know/check areas before visiting). One problem with city pools in summer is the added recreation swim for kids and the reduced lap swimming for adults.
You should be able to find city-owned pool info on the web, at various city websites.
Enjoy your trip!
