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Looking for a way to cool down while reveling in the Southern California sun? Check out the 12 best pools in Orange County.
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Website /25135 Park Lantern 92629
The Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa has two outdoor pools and a whirlpool overlooking the Pacific Ocean for guests to use. The Laguna Outdoor Pool is heated and has an adjacent jacuzzi and offers cocktails poolside. Alternatively, the Del Mar Pool has a splash zone for children along with a standard pool, whirlpool and a children’s pool. The children’s area has surfboards, fountains and a water cannon while parents and adults can relax on the comfortable lounge chairs and take in the breathtaking views.
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Website/ 22701 Pelican Hill Road South 92657
The pool at The Resort at Pelican Hill is called the Coliseum Pool for a reason. The pool has features similar to the Colosseum in Rome, plus it has beautiful views as it overlooks the sea and the landscape. It’s one of the best places at the hotel to relax and enjoy a refreshing drink. The resort also offers a smaller adults-only pool, which features a wonderful view and a private deck for guests to enjoy.
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Website/ 21500 Pacific Coast Highway 92648
The pools at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa are stunning. Mankota’s lagoon-style pool is a great place for guests to relax in a poolside cabana, while Slyders Water Playground pool is a great option for families as there is a slide for kids.
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Website/ 30801 South Coast Highway 92651
A primary feature of the Montage is its Mosaic Pool and Cabanas, a stunning area for guests to relax and unwind. The pool also has great features for children to enjoy, like a children’s pool and play area; a Mermaid Magic program where children are invited to swim like mermaids with a real mermaid and virtual reality snorkeling.
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Website/ 1107 Jamboree Road 92660
The Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach offers fun and refreshing options for everyone.Book a private cabana where you will be served refreshing drinks and food all day long. Another option for guests and children is the Oasis Pool which offers splash pads, super soakers and water slides. The final option,the Indulge Pool, which is where guests can relax in lounge chairs or in cabanas.
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Website/ 1 Monarch Beach Resort 92629
At the Waldorf Astoria Monarch, guests have the choice of three pools.The Monarch Pool is an all-age pool that features comfortable lounge chairs, daybeds and private cabanas. Ideal for those on group vacations, The Family Pool was designed for children and their parents to enjoy a day in the Southern California sun with cabanas around the perimeter and an entertaining sprayground next to the pool. The last pool on the property is the ultimate tranquil location and an adults-only spa lap pool that is. is for resort and spa guests only .
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Website/ 21080 Pacific Coast Highway 92648
The Ninth Island Pool at the Pasea Hotel & Spa allows guests to swim leisurely while staring out at the beautiful views of the Pacific. Guests can also relax poolside and sip on a refreshing craft cocktail. There is also a poolside bar where guests can indulge in a menu of California-inspired cocktails and snacks.
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Website/ 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive 92629
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is home to The Dana Pool and the Monarch Pool: both outdoor heated pools with cabanas and lounge chairs. There is also a whirlpool that is between the two pools, as well as a poolside bar and cafe that serves refreshments and snacks.
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Website/ 1555 S Coast Highway 92651
The beautiful pool at Surf and Sand Resort overlooks the Pacific Ocean and allows guests to relax to the sounds of the sea. Guests can choose to swim in the heated pool or lie on the comfortable daybeds and look out at the ocean. There is also a poolside bar that serves refreshing drinks and snacks to keep guests nourished throughout a poolside day.
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Website/ 900 Newport Center Drive 92660
Looking for a relaxing getaway with oceanfront views? Come and sit back at the Vea Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, and take a dip in its 85-feet-long pool. The spacious body of water lets you escape from the sun or you can sit on one of the many umbrella-clad lounge chairs or the luxury private cabanas while sipping an ice-cold drink.
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Website/ 31106 S. Coast Highway 92651
Need a day to refresh and relax? Come to the pool and Palapa Bar at The Ranch at Laguna Beach. This beautiful pool is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful moment after being out all day, and the space offers a tranquil hot tub for guests to check out as well. There is also the poolside Palapa Bar, which offers happy hour deals from Friday to Sunday.
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Website/ 1600 Disneyland Drive 92802
In the true spirit of Disney, the pools at Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa are a real adventure. The Fountain Pool is the perfect spot to unwind after a long day in the scorching sun, while The Redwood Pool is the pool for guests who want a little thrill as it has a 90-foot water slide that curves around a redwood tree and ends in the pool. And nearby is a children’s pool and a whirlpool hot tub for guests to explore. The last pool at the hotel is the Mariposa Pool, which is beautifully decorated with lights and butterflies as it pays homage to its name Mariposa, meaning butterfly in Spanish.
Let these Orange County pools make a splash in your life.
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Photography by: Courtesy of The Meritage Hotel Collection
