Las Vegas is known for its bustling cityscape and desert location, but there are amazing places to swim within and close to Sin City. Even in winter, warmer days make it a great place to soak up the sun.
The 5 Best Places to Swim Near Me in Las Vegas
Don't forget your SPF: the Las Vegas sun is unforgiving.
1. Stadium Swim, Circa Resort and Casino
Downtown’s Stadium Swim has six pools, two swim-up bars, and a 40-foot LED screen broadcasting major sporting events. The three-level venue overlooks Fremont Street and is open year-round.
2. Emerald Cave’s Natural Pool
This small but spectacular cave in the Black Canyon Water Trail is known for vivid green water. A guided kayak tour helps visitors navigate the river and cave while handling logistics and changing conditions.
Evolution Expeditions offers Emerald Cave kayak tours. The express trip is a quick escape into the natural pool; the deluxe trip allows more time to explore, swim, take photos, and enjoy a catered lunch.
3. Mandalay Beach at Mandalay Bay
This 11-acre aquatic playground includes pools, a 1.6-million-gallon wave pool, Lazy River, lagoon, cabanas, and live Beach Concert Series performances.
4. Lake Mead
Boulder Beach, Special Events Beach, and Canoe/Kayak Beach offer swimming, boating, sailing, camping, picnics, and shoreline views around the Boulder Basin.
5. Willow Beach
Between Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, Willow Beach offers a refreshing outdoor escape. Check permitted swim areas carefully, since launch spots and marinas are prohibited and there are no lifeguards.
Before swimming outdoors, check conditions, plan for sun, bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, avoid swimming alone, and wear a lifejacket. For a bigger adventure, book a guided kayak tour in Las Vegas.
