Here’s the 5 Best non-ocean swim spots in San Diego, rated by Thrillist:
5. Tubing the San Luis Rey River
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Tucked away at the base of Palomar Mountain, you’ll find the La Jolla Indian Campground, where you can rent inner tubes and spend the day floating down the San Luis Rey River or pitch a tent and awkwardly hunch down in your tube stay a while.
La Jolla Indian Campground
22000 Hwy 76
Pauma Valley
760.742.1297
4. Hiatus Pool and Lounge
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Tired of the overcrowded pools downtown? Get to the recently revamped pool at Hotel La Jolla for a mellower vibe. Enjoy the sunset and a few cocktails at Hiatus, the poolside lounge. There’s live music in the evening Thurs-Sat and a giant fireplace to dry you off.
7955 La Jolla Shores Drive
La Jolla
888.535.6206
3. Black Canyon Falls Black Canyon Road in Ramona
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If you’re in the mood for something a little less chlorinated, hike Black Canyon to take a refreshing dip in the pool that nature made at the bottom of a 20ft waterfall.
2. Pool @The Pearl
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Cannonball into the mid-century atomic-style saltwater pool at the Pearl Hotel, lounge in one of their groovy butterfly chairs to take in the Dive-In Movie poolside on Wednesdays, and don’t forget that brunch is served by the pool every Sunday, 10a-2p, ensuring your cannonballs have even more impact.
1410 Rosecrans Street
619.226.6100
1. Harrah’s Rincon Casino
Harrah’s multi-million dollar expansion includes a completely renovated trifecta of pools with a lazy river, nine hot tubs, and a swim-up bar. Saturdays are Adult Swim with live DJs, a stage pool, 21 VIP cabanas and no Aqua Teens.
777 Harrah’s Rincon Way
Valley Center
760.751.3100
These are Thrillist’s picks…but I’m sure you have your favorites! I’m curious to hear what they are. 🙂