21 Sky-High Escapes With Pools, Cocktails and Views
Los Angeles is home to 21 rooftop pools that turn an ordinary Tuesday into an occasion and a weekend into a full-on lifestyle moment. You’ll find Beverly Hills’ glamorous perches to downtown’s surprisingly chic escapes, all offering cocktails, cabanas and skyline views worth the elevator ride. Whether you’re booking a staycation, playing tourist in your own city or searching for rooftop pool day passes in Los Angeles, the city’s sky-high pool scene offers access through ResortPass at hotels like The Peninsula Beverly Hills, SLS Hotel and Andaz West Hollywood. This is your definitive guide to the city’s best pools in the clouds, so grab your SPF and your cutest swimsuit. The city looks even better from up here.
BEVERLY HILLS, CENTURY CITY & MID-CITY
1. Sky-High Sushi and a Sparkling New Identity
The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills features the largest rooftop pool deck in Beverly Hills. The heated pool with VIP cabanas is exclusive to hotel guests. Views sweep across the Santa Monica Mountains, Beverly Hills Flats, and the Hollywood Sign. And in 2026, it leveled up. The hotel debuted Gemma, a California-inspired Pan-Asian rooftop restaurant with dim sum, pristine sushi, Wagyu steak and a tiki-inspired cocktail program including a shareable Scorpion Bowl and Raspberry Lychee Martini. The restaurant also serves weekend brunch. Forbes Five-Star rated for eight years running.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9850 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310.860.6666
2. Garden Party Goals in the Golden Hills
The Roof Garden at The Peninsula Beverly Hills has been a Beverly Hills institution since 1993, and it earns every bit of its rep. Perched on the fifth floor, this lush rooftop centers on a reimagined 60-foot heated pool flanked by iconic yellow-and-white-striped cabanas. Each one’s loaded with 50-inch HD TVs with Apple TV, Bluetooth systems and overhead heaters. The menu is hyper-local and garden-fresh, with produce grown right on the rooftop. Champagne flows freely, and summer BBQ weekends bring smoked brisket, ribs and Western Cheeseburgers to the table. ResortPass offers day passes.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
9882 S Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310.551.2888
3. Philippe Starck Poolside With a DJ
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills leans into the glamour. The Altitude Pool Deck sits on the sixth floor with two reflecting pools, panoramic Beverly Hills views and Philippe Starck’s fingerprints on every surface. Weekends during pool season, it transforms into a lounge with a resident DJ, VIP bottle service and fashion show pop-ups. Upstairs, LADiDa Rooftop serves California-inspired fare and handcrafted cocktails with a view. Cabanas available. Day passes available via ResortPass.
SLS Hotel
465 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310.247.0400
4. Infinity Pool, Sunset Cocktails and a Golden Hour Worth Staying For
Fairmont Century Plaza doesn’t do anything halfway, including its rooftop. The heated infinity pool sits above Century City with sweeping views of the LA skyline. The Pool Bar sits poolside and offers private cabanas, rooftop views, live music and food and beverage service Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Golden Hour features drink specials and discounted bites open to the public. Non-hotel guests access the pool via ResortPass day passes.
Fairmont Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310.424.3030
WEST HOLLYWOOD & SUNSET STRIP
5. Rock ‘n’ Roll Roots, Ridiculously Good Views
Some hotels arrive late to the party. Andaz West Hollywood threw the first one on the Sunset Strip and never really stopped. Home to the city’s highest rooftop pool, the rooftop pool claims one of the highest perches in LA, with panoramic views stretching from downtown to the Hollywood Hills and Culver City’s Baldwin Hills, and, on clear days, all the way to the ocean. The heated pool runs year-round. The Sundeck bar serves handcrafted cocktails, daybeds and private cabanas, with weekend DJ sets in summer.
A historic hangout for rock-and-roll legends, the hotel is leaning further into its live entertainment offerings on the rooftop and at Riot House, inviting a new generation into its iconic music story. New executive chef Daisy Medina has brought a refreshed, inventive cocktail and bites menu that honors that rock-and-roll legacy. Riot House Restaurant serves market-fresh California cuisine downstairs. The hotel also sits within easy walking distance of Sunset Strip icons like the Viper Room, the Whisky, The Comedy Store and Sunset Tower. Day passes available via ResortPass.
Andaz West Hollywood
8401 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323.656.1234
6. The Strip, Elevated and Reimagined
Formerly Mondrian LA, The Valorian Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton has always been a scene-setter on the Sunset Strip, and its rooftop proves it. The pool sits flush with a teak deck with underwater music. White Rabbit Sky Lounge replaces the iconic SkyBar with inventive cocktails and day-to-night programming. Daytime is serene; weekends build into full DJ-fueled evenings. During summer, the pool is 21-plus on Friday to Sunday after 2 p.m. Day passes available via ResortPass.
The Valorian Los Angeles
8440 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323.650.8999
7. Music Legends, Glamour and a Hollywood Sunset
From House of Blues to Pendry to The Sun Rose West Hollywood, this block has never been short on identity. Since its August 2025 rebrand, The Sun Rose’s Martin Brudnizki-designed rooftop pool keeps delivering Art Deco Hollywood glamour at full volume. Upstairs, The Rooftop at the Sun Rose serves refined cuisine with panoramic Strip views for lunch and dinner daily. Live music programming through Adam Blackstone (the hotel’s creative director and music director for artists like Rihanna and Jay-Z) keeps the cultural energy running year-round. The pool is guest-exclusive. Day passes available via ResortPass.
The Sun Rose
8430 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.928.9000
8. Botanicals, Bespoke Loungers and an Exclusive Rooftop Retreat
The West Hollywood EDITION sits where West Hollywood meets Beverly Hills on Sunset Boulevard. And its rooftop pool is one of the most serene on the Strip. Lush botanicals, mature trees and terra cotta-potted plants surround wooden loungers, all framed by epic views of the Hollywood Hills and the LA skyline. The Roof, the hotel’s rooftop bar, serves tropical-inspired cocktails alongside mezcal and tequila-heavy pours and Latin American small plates. The spa below holds a Forbes Five-Star rating. The pool is guest-exclusive.
The West Hollywood EDITION
9040 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.953.9899
9. Sustainable and Seriously Stunning
1 Hotel West Hollywood pairs the Sunset Strip’s best skyline view with a genuine sustainability ethos. The pool opens daily from 8 a.m. to sunset, with sweeping LA skyline views and a plunge pool to cool off between lounging sessions. Lounge chairs are exclusively for hotel guests, subject to availability. Harriet’s bar, run by the h.wood Group, opens to all with craft cocktails and panoramic LA views. The Pool Bar serves daily Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with fresh, seasonal Southern California dishes inspired by local farmers’ markets, handcrafted cocktails and zero-proof sips.
1 Hotel West Hollywood
8490 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.424.1600
10. British Glamour With a Garden Oasis Twist
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills does rooftop elegance without trying too hard. The pool deck is lush and landscaped around existing palm trees with Victorian-style loungers, a cascading fountain, a living green wall and cabanas with built-in mini-bars. Panoramic views sweep from downtown LA to the Getty Center. This summer, the hotel has teamed up with Pixi Beauty for a Rooftop Pixi Cabana experience, with sips like the Pixietini and Glowtini, in-suite beauty refrigerators in the Premium Suites and a Pixi Glow Bar hosted by a makeup artist.
The rooftop’s seasonal restaurant, Boxwood on The Roof, returns for summer with dinner nightly under the stars from Executive Chef Anthony Keene, spanning handmade pastas, coastal seafood and premium steaks. The pool is guest-exclusive, with daily food and bar service from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The London West Hollywood
1020 N San Vicente Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.854.1111
11. Skydeck Vibes, Tennis Courts and a Laid-Back WeHo Soul
Le Parc at Melrose plays it quieter than its Sunset Strip neighbors. Skydeck is a recently renovated, guests-only rooftop oasis with a heated pool, bar, private cabanas and panoramic views of the LA skyline, the Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills. Come hungry for a match: the rooftop also has a newly renovated pickleball and tennis court, with rackets provided. Complimentary wine hour daily for hotel guests. Day passes available via ResortPass.
Le Parc at Melrose
733 NW Knoll Dr
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.855.8888
SANTA MONICA & THE WESTSIDE
12. The Only View That Includes the Pacific Ocean
As the only hotel on the Westside of Santa Monica with a rooftop pool deck, Santa Monica Proper Hotel holds the most enviable geographic advantage on this list. The Kelly Wearstler-designed rooftop delivers views of the Pacific coastline, the mountains and the city skyline in a Balearic-inspired setting. Calabra, the rooftop restaurant and bar, brings Mediterranean and California cuisine plus sunset cocktails. A heated pool, daybeds, private alcoves and cabanas are available. Non-guests can access via ResortPass day passes.
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
700 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.620.9990
CULVER CITY
13. Creative Energy, Culver City Skyline and a Pastel Pool
The Shay is the hotel Culver City always deserved. The pastel rooftop pool runs at a comfortable 90 degrees and sits above the city’s most creative neighborhood. It’s walkable to Sony Pictures and Amazon Studios. Butterfly by José Andrés handles rooftop cocktails and Mexican-inspired fare, with tacos, ceviches and agave-forward drinks. A live DJ spins Fridays and Saturdays. Cabana reservations available. Day passes available via ResortPass.
The Shay
8801 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
424.361.6700
HOLLYWOOD
14. The Hollywood Sign, a Rooftop Pool and California Fare All Day
Perched on the top level of the Rockwell Group-designed hotel, Dream Hollywood, the Dream Rooftop delivers panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and the LA skyline from a pool deck with private cabanas and plush loungers. The rooftop grill serves California-inspired fare from breakfast through the afternoon on weekdays and through the evening on weekends. Plus, the bar pours daily, and select evenings bring DJs and premium bottle service to the pool deck. Day passes available via ResortPass.
Dream Hollywood
6417 Selma Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.844.6417
15. 7th Floor Oasis, 360-Degree Hollywood Views
Since it opened in 2021, The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood has become one of the most underrated rooftop pool situations in the city. Just south of Sunset Boulevard, it’s a five-to-ten-minute walk from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and about ten minutes from the Capitol Records Building, with the Dolby Theatre and Hollywood Bowl both close by. The I|O Rooftop Pool & Lounge on the 7th floor spans 12,000 square feet, one of the largest rooftops in LA, with 360-degree views from the Hollywood Sign to downtown to the ocean.
By day it’s relaxed and cocktail-forward; by night, the energy builds toward full entertainment mode. The hotel also houses 220 guest rooms, four bars and the restaurant ALK: About Last Knife, and it’s been named a Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Top Hotel in Los Angeles in 2024 and 2025. Day passes available via ResortPass.
The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood
1400 N Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.762.1000
16. Sign Views and a Side of Complimentary Bubbly
The Kimpton Everly Hotel’s fifth-floor Skyline Sundeck faces directly toward the Hollywood Sign. It’s the kind of view that has guests immediately composing captions. The heated pool is flanked by a cocktail lounge pouring daiquiris, gin lemonades and shareable bites. Cabana rentals available. Book a midweek ResortPass day pass, and you’ll receive a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival. Regular programming includes private screenings, chef demos and live music events.
Kimpton Everly Hotel
1800 Argyle Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
213.279.3532
DOWNTOWN LA
17. Skyline Sips at the Top of the Western World
Spire 73 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere. And it’s on the 73rd floor of the tallest building on the West Coast. A high-speed elevator whisks guests to the 70th-floor lobby, where the city’s most spectacular view greets them before they even reach the bar. Fire pits, craft cocktails and inventive seasonal pours accompany a 360-degree view that makes the entire city look like a scale model. Open to guests and the public. The No Dive Bar pool deck on the 7th floor is a separate seasonal experience with an outdoor pool, hot tub, cabanas and a menu of elevated American favorites, adventurous cocktails and refreshing spritzes, perfect for fueling a tanning session without disturbing your towel. Cabana packages are available for those looking to make a day of it. Day passes available via ResortPass.
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
900 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.688.7777
18. Eight Venues, One Floor and a Miami-Meets-DTLA Pool Deck
Level 8 at Moxy Downtown Los Angeles is not your average rooftop situation. The eighth floor of the dual-branded Moxy and AC Hotel complex holds eight immersive venues, from teppanyaki and a piano bar to a cathedral-inspired nightclub. All spaces surround the Golden Hour pool deck, a Miami-meets-Copacabana outdoor scene with two swimming pools, a rotating carousel bar, and private cabanas. Day-to-night DJs and live entertainment keep the energy charged. The rooftop bar on the 34th floor of the AC Hotel adds skyline views that sweep to the Hollywood Hills. The pool is guest-exclusive. Golden Hour and all Level 8 venues are open to the public.
Level 8 at Moxy/AC Hotel Downtown LA
1260 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
310.669.9252
19. Kelly Wearstler’s Downtown Rooftop Fantasy
Downtown LA Proper Hotel is what happens when a 1920s landmark building meets Kelly Wearstler’s maximalist design instincts. The 15th-floor rooftop has 360-degree city views, lush greenery and firepits. There’s also Cara Cara, the all-day rooftop restaurant and bar, which has been named Best Hotel Rooftop by Angeleno Magazine. The California-driven menu covers seafood ceviche, tacos, grilled dishes and strong cocktails. Open to the public daily, it’s equally good for a long lunch or a cocktail hour that stretches into dinner.
Downtown LA Proper Hotel
1100 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213.806.1010
20. Bank Vault Turned Rooftop Bar
Once home to the Bank of Italy, Hotel Per La occupies a historic 12-story building, and its DTLA rooftop is one of the city’s most welcoming sky-high spots. Bar Clara (a USA Today 10Best winner) is open to guests and locals alike with California-driven food and an exceptional wine program featuring over 1,000 selections. Sunday Swim Club brings DJ music and poolside energy every week. Daybeds and cabanas available. Day passes via ResortPass.
Hotel Per La
649 S Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213.358.0000
21. Tropical Cocktails and a James Beard Pedigree 14 Stories Up
The Freehand Los Angeles keeps it colorful. Fourteen stories above downtown LA, Broken Shaker wraps the hotel’s pool deck in potted plants, murals and fruit-patterned tablecloths. And it serves some of the city’s best cocktails. A James Beard Award finalist and Tales of the Cocktail Best American Hotel Bar winner, Broken Shaker pours eclectic drinks including the Oscar de la Hoya margarita and shareable punch bowls. La Piscina Happy Hour runs Monday–Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. The pool is guests-only; the bar is open to all.
The Freehand Los Angeles
416 W Eighth St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213.612.0021
Q: What are the best rooftop pools in Los Angeles open to the public?
A: Many of LA’s best hotel rooftop pools welcome non-hotel guests via ResortPass day passes. In Beverly Hills and Mid-City, options include the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, SLS Hotel, The Peninsula Beverly Hills and Fairmont Century Plaza. On the Westside, Santa Monica Proper Hotel and 1 Hotel West Hollywood both offer day passes. In Hollywood and downtown, look to Kimpton Everly Hotel, Dream Hollywood, The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood, Andaz West Hollywood, Freehand Los Angeles and Hotel Per La. The Shay in Culver City rounds out the list with one of the best pools in the city.
Q: Which LA rooftop pool has the best views?
A: It depends on what you’re looking for. For the highest vantage point in the Western Hemisphere, Spire 73 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown sits 73 floors above the city with 360-degree views that stretch from downtown to the ocean. If you’d like Pacific Ocean views, Santa Monica Proper Hotel is unrivaled as the only rooftop pool on the Westside with direct coastline sightlines. For the Hollywood Sign and Hills, Kimpton Everly Hotel faces the Sign directly from its fifth-floor Skyline Sundeck, while Dream Hollywood delivers the same view from its pool deck ten stories up. For Beverly Hills glamour, the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and The Peninsula Beverly Hills are hard to top.
Q: Are there rooftop pool day passes available in Los Angeles?
A: Yes. Many LA hotel rooftop pools offer day passes through ResortPass, including The Shay in Culver City, Santa Monica Proper Hotel, 1 Hotel West Hollywood, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood, Kimpton Everly Hotel, Dream Hollywood, Freehand Los Angeles, Hotel Per La, Fairmont Century Plaza and Andaz West Hollywood.
Q: What is the most glamorous rooftop pool in Beverly Hills?
A: The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills holds the largest rooftop pool destination of its kind in Beverly Hills and pairs it with the recently opened Gemma restaurant, a California Pan-Asian dining experience 12 stories up. For timeless luxury, The Peninsula Beverly Hills’ Roof Garden (a Beverly Hills institution since 1993) offers a resort-style pool with produce grown in its rooftop garden.
Q: Which LA rooftop pool bar has the best cocktails?
A: Broken Shaker at the Freehand Los Angeles is a James Beard Award finalist and Tales of the Cocktail Best American Hotel Bar winner. For something more elevated, Gemma at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Bar Clara at Hotel Per La and Cara Cara at Downtown LA Proper Hotel all have exceptional programs with views to match.
