Vegas Pool Season is Here — Discover the Hottest Local Escapes
Swim & Social, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower’s picturesque destination to sip, swim and socialize, will reopen in early April. Guests can enjoy a resort-style pool experience, set to the elevated backdrop of the Las Vegas Strip and complete with yard games, a poolside café and more. Swim & Social Café, a full-service restaurant and bar, will offer a cool retreat for breakfast and lunch with small plates, salads, sandwiches and more, in addition to frozen and signature cocktails, wine, beer, seltzer and non-alcoholic drinks. Daybeds, cabanas and VIP packages will be available to reserve, with more information available on the website here.
DAYLIGHT Beach Club is returning for the 2025 pool season as the ultimate weekend party destination, starting on Thursday, April 24. Setting the soundtrack for pool season 2025, DAYLIGHT will host a talented lineup of DJs and performing artists, including some of the hottest DJs found on the Las Vegas Strip. The fun in the sun will continue with the return of the best hip-hop party on the Las Vegas Strip, “LIT Sundays.” New to the iconic Mandalay Bay beach club this season are “Soaked Saturdays,” next-level pool parties featuring high-energy DJ performances, water guns, spray tunnels and interactive champagne spray packages that will bring a whole new meaning to getting wet. DAYLIGHT will be open on Thursdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission tickets start at $30 with an unbeatable open bar option for an additional $40, available daily from open to 3 p.m. Guests can also make the most of their summer party with daybeds starting at $250, couches starting at $500 and cabanas at $750. To complete the VIP experience, DAYLIGHT’s menu will include hand-crafted cocktails, pool-side bites and VIP bottle service. Grand cabanas and bungalows are also available by contacting VIP services at [email protected].
Bel-Aire Backyard at Durango Casino & Resort in Southwest Las Vegas is now open for 2025, with a stacked lineup of events. The poolside oasis spans more than 65,000 square feet of lush greenery and towering palm trees, including a shimmering 7,200-square-foot pool with a central fountain and Baja ledge and two poolside bars, creating an exclusive retreat for guests. The summer brings opportunities to participate in friendly pickleball tournaments every Saturday and Sunday or attend Aloha Fridays, where on select Fridays throughout the season, the pool will transform into a tropical luau with live music, traditional Polynesian dancing and a pop-up from the popular Ai Pono Café. Sunday Fundays will extend the pool’s hours until 10 p.m., allowing guests to enjoy a lingering weekend atmosphere. In May, Bel-Aire Backyard will debut the highly anticipated Bel-Aire Backyard Poolside Concert Series, presented by AEG Presents: Las Vegas. The series will bring top-tier musical talent to the venue’s expansive lawn for evening concerts under the stars, with performances from artists such as The Fray on Friday, May 16, Thievery Corporation on Sunday, May 25 and The Struts on Friday, Sept. 12. The chic oasis boasts private cabanas, daybeds and chaise lounges for relaxing in style, while the full-service restaurant, Backyard Grill, serves up a delectable menu of upscale eats and tantalizing cocktails. From live DJ sets and thrilling poolside brunch parties, Bel-Aire Backyard promises an unforgettable poolside experience off the Strip in Las Vegas.
OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas is diving into the 2025 pool season starting on Friday, March 21, where the recently remodeled outdoor offers the ultimate backyard party experience. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., guests can enjoy two sparkling pools, lawn games such as beer pong, cornhole and giant Jenga, live DJs and refreshing cocktails in a vibrant oasis designed for both relaxation and nonstop fun. Complimentary entry is available for hotel guests, locals and Gold, Platinum and Black Diamond OYO Rewards members, while out-of-state visitors can join the fun for $15. Guests can elevate their experience with VIP daybeds, available for $50 Sunday through Thursday and $100 Friday and Saturday, as well as cabanas priced at $100 Sunday through Thursday and $200 on Friday and Saturday. Locals enjoy a 50% discount on all rentals. Fueling the fun all season long, OYO is partnering with Beatbox Beverages to offer eco-friendly, ready-to-drink cocktails in five flavors, including Avril Lavigne’s specialty flavor pink lemonade, perfect for all-day summer sipping. Splash Cantina will keep the drinks flowing with frozen cocktails, while Steak ‘n Shake and Hooters serve up delicious bites, delivered poolside. Whether soaking up the sun or turning up the party, OYO’s pool scene is the ultimate warm-weather escape.