Summer will soon reach its peak with the longest day of the year on Thursday, June 20. There’s no better way to celebrate this summer solstice than with fun and relaxation in the sun. Whether you’re looking to enjoy drinks on the patio or a dip in the pool, these outdoor Las Vegas destinations are the go-to amazing spots to make the most of the longest day of the year in Las Vegas.
Locals looking to swim in the sun can find solace and celebration at Bel-Aire Backyard, the brand-new poolside oasis tucked away amidst the lush palms of Durango Casino and Resort. Open daily from 9 a.m. to sunset, the vibrant pool club beckons locals to enjoy an electrifying lineup of special entertainment offerings, including heart-thumping live DJ sets from noon to sunset every Friday through Sunday. Guests can move to the music and savor delicious menu items like the sweet and refreshing summer watermelon salad, made with cucumber, feta, pickled red onions, Marcona almonds, papaya and mint, then drizzled with a lemon mint vinaigrette and ancho chili honey dressing; This and other menu items pair excellently with signature libations like the Fresh and Easy made with Botanist gin, cucumber, mint, St. Germain and tonic. Reservations for the venue can be made online here.
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Once the sun sets, ladies can enjoy the cool summer evening at Bel-Aire Lounge for its weekly Thursday night, “Ladies Night”. Starting at 8 p.m., all ladies will be greeted with a complimentary welcome cocktail, then invited to enjoy live music from talented female musicians and half off of their final bill at the end of the evening. Girls can enjoy the sophisticated lounge’s wide selection of libations, including the sweet and herbal Blue Blossom, made with Botanist gin, violet syrup, lemon, yuzu, rose water, cocoa bitters and egg whites, priced at $17; and the flavorful and shareable Tea Time for Two made with Casamigos, green tea matcha, lemon and orgeat, priced at $48. Reservations for the venue can be made online here.
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Grab some friends and spend the longest day of the year at Cabo Wabo Cantina, the rockin’ bar and restaurant from recent Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient Sammy Hagar. Featuring an outdoor patio with panoramic views of the iconic Las Vegas Strip that is one of the best people watching spots in the city, the popular cantina features a menu of Baja-inspired cuisine and killer cocktails, made with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum and Santo Tequila. Guests can split a skillet of the popular fundido de queso con chorizo, made with a blend of Oaxaca, asiago, provolone and Cotija cheeses, topped with housemade chorizo, or they can indulge in Sammy’s tequila shrimp, made with Baja shrimp and Cabo Wabo tequila-sauce. Those looking to bask in the sun can also sip and share a pitcher of Sammy’s Toasted Colada, made with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, or any of the many margarita options on the menu made with Santo Tequila. Cabo Wabo Cantina is open daily at 8 to 11 a.m. for breakfast and 11 to 1 a.m. for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
Wineaux, the recently opened “wine market, bar and escape” located at UnCommons across from the new Durango Casino Resort, has introduced a new lunch menu, served weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guests seeking midday delights this summer. The fresh selections, created by James Beard Award-winning chef Shawn McClain, include a wild arugula salad made with grapes, pickled onions, candied pine nuts, farro and a lemon dijon vinaigrette; and a mozzarella and peppers sandwich, made with creamy buffalo mozzarella, marinated peppers, rapini, wild arugula and a Calabrian chili aioli; among others. The lunch menu also includes two refreshing spritzes to accompany lunch. The Wineaux Spritz features the soft vanilla notes of Mirafiore bianco vermouth, fresh elderflowers from St. Germain liqueur and a vibrant prosecco to complement the seltzer finish. The Sbagliato Spritz features prosecco plus Mirafiore’s sweeter rosso vermouth and Campari bitters. Wineaux’s enticing wine collection, curated by Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel, invites guests to stay and explore a wide range of flavors guided by passionate staff, ideal for day outings and intimate group events.
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DAYLIGHT Beach Club, the bass-pumping, high-octane escape located at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, has packages built to give patrons the best DAYLIGHT has to offer at an impressively competitive price. Guests can group up and reserve pre-sale VIP party packages online to soak in the all-day summer sun and enjoy the luxury service. Packages include:
The Sunkissed package, which includes one premium vodka or tequila bottle, six waters or Red Bulls and a sparkler presentation, priced at $500.
The Dive In package, featuring two premium vodka or tequila bottles, six waters or Red Bulls as well as chips and salsa and a sparkler presentation, priced at $750.
The Temptress package, which comes with three premium vodka or tequila bottles, one bottle of champagne, six waters or Red Bulls, chips and salsa plus a sparkler presentation, priced at $1,250.
The Party Boss package, which includes two magnum bottles of Grey Goose vodka, one bottle of tequila or champagne, six waters, six Red Bulls and three additional bottles of champagne, to shake up and spray or sip for that iconic social media moment, priced at $1,750.
Ladies looking to enjoy the venue can make the most of their getaway with DAYLIGHT’s new “Just the Tip” reservation packages, which take care of everything except gratuity and can be reserved online here.
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