The best hotels in L.A. with pools

Oceana’s plush lobby lounge, with its sleek midcentury furniture and a gleaming white tile fireplace, makes a cozy first impression—they’ll even have a glass of bubbly waiting for you when you check-in. A well-equipped gym, palm tree-lined pool (with cabanas and a fireplace), and seasonal juice bar mean you can stay on top of your health routine while still feeling pampered. Across the street, there’s free yoga on the beach every morning, as well as a fleet of Priority Bike beach cruisers (both perks are complimentary for all guests). Best of all are the suites with ocean-facing balconies—slide open the glass door, and you’re immediately surrounded in a private Eden of exotic flowers and thick hanging vines, with nothing but the crashing waves to lull you to sleep.

After a 2003 restoration by designer Dodd Mitchell, this 1927 landmark, a beautiful example of Spanish colonial design, once more welcomed the A-listers who frequented it during Hollywood's heyday. The hotel is at its most dramatic downstairs: in the Prohibition-era bowling alley, at the discreet Library Bar and around the pool, which boasts a restored underwater mural by David Hockney and an often-buzzing bar scene at the poolside lounge. Of course, even more prized than location—you’ll be within a mile of Hollywood Bowl—is the building itself, which, along with the pool, have been designated Historic-Cultural Monuments by the city. The rooms are sleek, dark and, in places, showing a few signs of wear and tear. Look out for the occasional subtly placed photographic nod to the starry location. Make sure to stop for a meal at the 24-hour burger joint, 25 Degrees, and Public Kitchen and Bar.