Best Pool Hotels in Huntington Beach

Located in Huntington Beach, about 40 miles south of Los Angeles, the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort offers prime access to the shore and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. All 517 rooms have a balcony or patio, and guest rooms also earn praise for their warm orange and brown decor and ample amenities, such as 42-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi access and iHome stereos. (However, some guests note that the internet connection isn't always reliable.) While here, travelers are invited to take advantage of the hotel's facilities, which include a large outdoor pool, a water park for the kiddos and the Pacific Waters Spa, which boasts 17 treatment rooms and a long list of massages and skin therapies. The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach is also home to five restaurants serving everything from pizza to upscale contemporary cuisine (travelers particularly love the tacos at Pete's Sunset Grille). What's more, guests praise the overly helpful and friendly staff members at this resort. And because of its brand ties, this outpost participates in Hyatt's loyalty program.

This Hilton resort is all about location. Every guest room at The Waterfront Beach Resort – which cozies up to the sands of Huntington Beach about 40 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles –has an ocean view. Of course, while the beach is a main draw here, guests also reserve praise for the resort's pool and fitness center. After a day in the sun, cool off at Shades Restaurant & Bar, which serves up classic American fare (don't miss the magician-accompanied Champagne brunch on Sundays). Although the in-room decor isn't exactly innovative, the accommodations here receive compliments for their spacious layouts and comfortable accoutrements. Each of The Waterfront Beach Resort's guest rooms comes equipped with a private balcony, a signature Hilton Serenity bed, a flat-screen TV and high-speed Internet access (for a fee). What's more, members of the Hilton Honors rewards club can earn and redeem points here.