Pool day passes in Los Angeles

Pool day passes in Los Angeles run from $20 to $100 across eight hotels in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Downtown. Hollywood and West Hollywood have four options alone, including a $20 rooftop pass above the Sunset Strip and a courtyard pool with a 1987 David Hockney mural from $90. The InterContinental Downtown includes a glass of Veuve Clicquot at $70; the Beverly Hilton packages parking into its $65 pass, which matters in this city. Las Vegas is the closest US city with a comparable non-guest pool scene if you're planning a trip further east.

Hollywood & West Hollywood

Andaz West Hollywood

The rooftop pool at Andaz West Hollywood sits above Sunset Boulevard with a clear view of the Hollywood Hills and the strip below. A day pass is $20 per person for a first-come, first-served lounge chair, rising to $300 for a private cabana and $350 on weekends for a group of six. The pool bar serves light bites and drinks at additional cost. It's the cheapest entry point in this part of the city, with a setting that punches well above its price point.

Book direct: hyatt.com/andaz/laxaw — or call +1 323-656-1234.

W Hollywood

The Wet Deck at W Hollywood is a rooftop pool above Hollywood Boulevard with views of the Hills, a DJ most weekends, and a poolside bar. A basic day pass is $35 per person; daybeds are $50 per person for the early session (10 AM–1:30 PM) or $100 for the afternoon (2–6 PM), with a $200–300 minimum food and beverage spend per daybed. Cabanas run $200–300 per person with a higher F&B minimum. The experience leans toward a pool party rather than a pool day, which suits some occasions better than others.

Book direct: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/laxwh-w-hollywood — or call the hotel to confirm day pass availability.

The Hollywood Roosevelt

The Tropicana Pool at The Hollywood Roosevelt is a midcentury courtyard pool framed by tall palms, with a mural David Hockney painted directly into the pool floor in 1987. A day pass covers one cushioned lounge chair, towel service, and Wi-Fi: $90 for a single chair, $100 for two. Poolside food and drinks are available at resort prices. Book a few days ahead; weekends fill early and the courtyard has limited capacity.

Book direct: thehollywoodroosevelt.com — or call +1 323-466-7000.

The Godfrey Hotel

The I|O Rooftop pool at The Godfrey Hotel is a heated pool on the top floor of the Hollywood property, with open city views and direct access to the adjacent bar and restaurant. A day pass is $25 per person and includes access to the fitness centre — the only entry-level Hollywood pass that bundles gym access. Food and drinks are available at bar prices with no F&B minimum. Weekdays here are typically walk-in-friendly.

Book direct: godfreyhotels.com — or call the hotel directly to reserve. [NEEDS PHONE]

Beverly Hills

The Beverly Hilton

The Aqua Star Pool at The Beverly Hilton is the largest heated outdoor pool in Beverly Hills, with a wide sun deck and shaded areas across the perimeter. A day pass is $65 per person and includes a reserved lounge chair, towel service, Wi-Fi, and self-parking — one of the few passes in the city where parking is a real inclusion rather than an extra $25–30 charge. Private cabanas start at $400. It's a well-organised, consistently available option with a family-friendly setup.

Book direct: hilton.com/en/hotels/laxbhhh-the-beverly-hilton — or call +1 310-274-7777.

Santa Monica & West Side

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

The Fairmont Miramar is one block from the Pacific in Santa Monica, with a heated outdoor pool and hot tub set on a garden-level terrace away from street traffic. Adults pay $40–45 per person; children are $20. The pass covers the heated pool and hot tub; food and drinks from the FIG restaurant are available poolside at additional cost. It's one of the only Santa Monica hotel properties with a consistent non-guest pool day pass programme, which makes it useful if you want beach proximity without beach club pricing.

Book direct: fairmont.com/santa-monica — or call +1 310-576-7777.

The Shay

The Shay in Culver City has a heated rooftop pool above Washington Boulevard with midrise city views and access to the Canopy Club rooftop bar. Day passes start at $40–50 per person; daybeds are $80, and cabanas range from $300 to $400. Food and drinks are available but not included. Culver City sits roughly equidistant between Santa Monica and Downtown, which makes The Shay a practical pick if you're based further inland or want to avoid the tourist density of Hollywood.

Book direct: hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/the-shay/laxdi — or call the hotel to confirm availability.

Downtown LA

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

The pool at the InterContinental sits on the 7th floor of the Wilshire Grand with skyline views and a clear sightline to the Hollywood Hills on clear days. A day pass is $70 per person and includes a reserved lounge chair and a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot on arrival — one of the few LA day passes where a specific inclusion meaningfully offsets the price. Private cabanas start at $500. The No Dive Restaurant and Bar handles poolside food and drinks at additional cost. Capacity is deliberately limited, so booking ahead is worthwhile even on a weekday.

Book direct: ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/los-angeles/laxha/hoteldetail — or call the hotel directly to reserve.

How much does a pool day pass in Los Angeles cost?

Prices run from $20 to $100 per person for a standard lounge chair pass, with most sitting between $40 and $70. Cabanas are priced separately, starting around $200–300 for the Hollywood properties and reaching $400–500 at Beverly Hills and Downtown.

Weekend pricing is generally the same as weekdays at these properties, but demand is significantly higher in Hollywood on Saturdays. The Beverly Hilton and InterContinental parking inclusions are worth factoring in given typical LA parking costs.

How to book a pool day pass in Los Angeles

Call the hotel directly to reserve, rather than relying on walk-in availability. Most properties cap non-guest pool access at 15–20 visitors per day; weekends at the Hollywood Roosevelt and W Hollywood sell out regularly. A call also confirms that access hasn't been temporarily paused for a private event.

Several properties — including the Hollywood Roosevelt and The Shay — process day pass bookings through ResortPass. Using that system is fine for the reservation itself. Calling the hotel directly can surface uncapped weekday options or confirm same-day availability that isn't always updated on third-party platforms.

Can non-guests use hotel pools in Los Angeles?

Yes, several LA hotels sell pool access to non-guests through a structured day pass programme. The eight properties on this page all currently offer it. Some hotels, including Conrad Los Angeles, restrict pool access to overnight guests only. If you're targeting a specific hotel not on this list, call the property directly — day pass availability changes, and not every hotel that offers it advertises it prominently online.

Do you need to book a pool day pass in Los Angeles in advance?

For Hollywood and Beverly Hills properties on weekends, yes — a few days ahead at minimum. The Hollywood Roosevelt and W Hollywood both fill on busy Saturdays. Weekday passes at The Shay, Fairmont Miramar, and The Godfrey are more likely to accommodate walk-ins, though confirming by phone the day before removes the risk. The InterContinental limits capacity regardless of the day, so advance booking is worthwhile even mid-week.

More pool day passes near Los Angeles

Las Vegas is 270 miles east and runs pool infrastructure at a different scale — seven-pool Roman gardens, a 14th-floor rooftop with a wave simulator, and an 11-acre sand beach, most priced at $20–50 for non-guests. Cancun runs a strong hotel zone day pass scene from $50, with beachfront all-inclusive options that cover food, drink, and beach access in the pass price.