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Memorial Day Weekend, and summer in DTLB, officially starts now.
With sunny skies and mild temps in the forecast, it’s the perfect time to kick back poolside and soak up the long weekend. Even better? Several DTLB hotels welcome day visitors, so you can enjoy the pools, cocktails, cabanas, and resort-style vibes without booking a stay.
Pick a hotel (or make a weekend of it and try a few), invite your favorite people, and dive into the kind of laid-back luxury that makes summer in Downtown Long Beach so fun.
HOTEL POOLS THAT ACCEPT DAY PASSES
HYATT CENTRIC / 285 BAY ST.
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Picture yourself kicking back in lounge chairs at the Hyatt Centric’s Topsail Rooftop Pool and Bar, toasting each other with craft cocktails, snacking on delicious small plates, taking regular dips in the beautiful pool, and loving the awesome 360-degree rooftop views! This option is available during Memorial Day Weekend and throughout the warm weather season, and you don’t have to be a hotel guest. Click here to get your day passes.
MARRIOTT LONG BEACH DOWNTOWN / 111 E OCEAN BLVD.
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Take a deep dive into the glamorous life at this pool oasis in the heart of Downtown! Your day pass gives you access to the lovely rooftop pool and adjoining hot tub, towels, two bottled waters, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Vibe all day with cocktails and small bites from the hotel’s Local Current restaurant. If you want to get really fancy, reserve a poolside daybed for two, a cabana, or even a poolside suite! Visit the link above for more info.
HOTEL MAYA / 700 QUEENSWAY DR.
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Hotel Maya is just across Queensway Bay and down the road from the Queen Mary, but it gives you that faraway feeling! Swim laps or just lounge in the pool and whirlpool, indulge in food and drink by the firepit with your companions, and escape to the nearby man-made beach to gaze at the skyline and watch the boats go by. You can get grab-and-go food in the lobby or order from Restaurant Fuego’s awesome menu. It’ll be a getaway to remember! Get your day passes here.
HYATT REGENCY / 200 S PINE AVE.
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The Downtown Waterfront is yours when you’re chilling at the Hyatt Regency pool. Get your laps in, soak blissfully in the whirlpool, and sip drinks you got at the VW bus that’s been converted to a poolside bar! The bus bar opens this weekend and will be there all summer. Post-pool snacks and drinks are available seven days a week at The Market, located inside the Hyatt. Your day pass gives you access to the hotel’s fitness center as well! This will make a great hub for your daycation, or an entire weekend of Downtown fun.
HILTON LONG BEACH / 701 W OCEAN BLVD.
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This upscale spot is very close to the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village shops, harbor cruises, and all the attractions on Pine Avenue. It also has plenty of in-house amenities, including an elevated outdoor pool! This weekend you’ll have perfect weather for kicking it in a lounge chair or chilling in a private cabana. A poolside server will be there to take care of your food and drink needs. Click here to get your poolside and cabana day passes.
HOTEL POOLS FOR GUESTS ONLY
If you’re in the mood for a full-on staycation, these hotel pools are just the ticket. Book a room and enjoy exclusive access to some of Downtown’s most scenic and serene swimming spots — perfect for a weekend escape without leaving the city.
CITY CENTER HOTEL / 255 ATLANTIC AVE.
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This mid-century modern masterpiece has been here since 1962! Recently renovated, it’s got lots of state-of-the-art features: digital check-in, keyless room entry, etc. It also has Olive & Rose, a neo-bistro where they fuse classic French culinary techniques with vibrant Californian flavors. What makes City Center extra special is its throwback vibe — including the swimming pool! Walk out to the pool area and be transported to the early ’60s. Make sure to load your playlist with hits from the British Invasion, Motown, and maybe some vintage surf movie tunes from Frankie and Annette!
Note: While the pool is typically reserved for hotel guests, follow the Olive & Rose Instagram @oliveandrose.lb for upcoming poolside events and gatherings!
FAIRMONT BREAKERS HOTEL / 210 E OCEAN BLVD.
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The ACQUA Rooftop Pool on the third-floor terrace of this iconic, newly renovated hotel is so cool, it has its own cocktail menu! Sip a Queen Mary Swizzle or toast your mates with a glass of premium champagne. You’ll enjoy the beautiful views that movie stars Clark Gable and Elizabeth Taylor loved when they hung out here. This hotel is as opulent as it was during the Golden Age of Hollywood! Check out the rooms, lounges, and restaurants while making plans to spoil yourself and your people.
WESTIN HOTEL / 333 E OCEAN BLVD.
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The Westin’s heated outdoor rooftop pool offers truly spectacular views. You’ll be high above the heart of Downtown, so you can practically look down and select the evening’s dining, drinking, and dancing spots in the Downtown Waterfront, on Pine Ave., or in the East Village. If you’d prefer to just stay inside the hotel during your visit, there are many fun options, such as yoga classes, beer and wine tastings for two, and a well-equipped fitness studio. And, if you just want to relax by the pool all day, it’s open from 8 AM to 10 PM seven days a week!
COURTYARD MARRIOTT / 500 E 1ST ST.
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This is a great pick for those who love the East Village! When you’re done swimming and sunning at the cozy pool, getting buffed in the fitness center, and playing a few holes in the Topgolf Swing Suites with up to seven pals, you’ll be ready to do some some shopping in East Village boutiques and grab a meal at nearby at The Breakfast Bar, Madres Brunch, or 555 Steakhouse. You can also dine in-house at Salt & Grove, which is open for breakfast and dinner seven days a week.
HOTEL MAI / 107 LONG BEACH BLVD.
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A very cool boutique hotel in the center of Downtown, Hotel Mai is a short walk from all of DTLB’s attractions. It has a rooftop patio with excellent views. If you like hotel pools but have to be extra-cautious about the sun, you’re in luck; The Hotel’s pool and jacuzzi are INDOORS! The sauna, steam room, and fitness center are close by, giving you the complete in-house health spa experience.