One thing is for certain, the Southland has pools, lots of pools, public pools for everyone. Here is a list of the best local places to take a dip.
City of Los Angeles – Year‑Round Pools
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Algin Sutton Pool – City of L.A. Aquatics
(Other year‑round city pools can be found via the Citywide Aquatics directory on LAParks.org)
Top‑Rated Public Pools
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Rose Bowl Aquatics Center – Pasadena, year‑round
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Annenberg Community Beach House – Santa Monica, seasonal pool + beach
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Culver City Plunge – Year‑round family & lap swim
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Hansen Dam Aquatic Center – North L.A., seasonal pool with slides and rec area
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LA84 / John C. Argue Swim Stadium – Exposition Park, year‑round competition pool
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Santa Monica Swim Center – On SMC campus, year‑round
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Pan Pacific Park Pool – Seasonal neighborhood pool
Other Standout Pools in L.A.
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Hollywood Pool – Year‑round
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Westwood Pool – Year‑round
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Griffith Park Pool – Seasonal
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Glassell Park Pool – Year‑round
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Mar Vista Pool – Seasonal
Beyond L.A. County
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William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center – Irvine, year‑round Olympic‑style facility
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USC Uytengsu Aquatics Center – University pool, open to public at set hours
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SDSU Aztec Aquaplex – Open swim times available to public
