Santa Monica Proper rooftop pool
Lowest published day pass on our list, with cabanas and a fireplace bar
No. 1 of 7 on our Santa Monica rooftop pools list, in Mid-City.
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- Who can swim
- Non-guests can swim
- Day pass
- Sold, price varies
- Heated
- Heated
- Season
- Not published
Day passes on ResortPass start at €25 with fees included, the lowest price we can publish for this city, and the rooftop pool is heated. The hotel gives two sets of hours, so check them.
The pool
At 700 Wilshire Blvd, the hotel's rooftop pool is one it calls expansive. Views take in the Pacific Ocean, the coastline, the mountains and the city skyline. The catch is that day passes are subject to availability and the hotel gives two sets of hours.
Our take
Santa Monica Proper is the cheapest way in on our list. Its pass starts at €25, against €35 at SLS Hotel Beverly Hills and €75 at Le Parc. It also has the most seating types: loungers, daybeds, alcoves, cabanas and private suites. A circular bar with a fireplace sits next to the pool.
The downside is the schedule. The hotel's page says 8am to sundown, while its FAQ says 12 PM to 5 PM. The floor isn't published either. Plan around the shorter window, and expect passes to sell out on busy days.
Good to know
- Day passes from €25, fees included
- Ocean, mountain and city skyline views
- Heated pool, with cabanas and private suites
- Fireplace bar next to the pool
The catches
- Hours conflict: 8am to sundown versus 12 PM to 5 PM
- Day passes are subject to availability
Best forDay-pass swimmers who want ocean views and a bar beside the pool.
Skip it ifYou need confirmed hours or a guaranteed pass on a busy weekend.
Getting in
Hotel guests and Proper Club members can swim. Non-guests need a day pass, sold on ResortPass and subject to availability. The listing starts at €25 with fees included.
Cabanas can also be booked through ResortPass, from €501 with fees. Group packages start at €75. Age rules aren't published.
Tips
- Book the pass early in the day you want. Availability is limited and the hotel doesn't say how many it releases.
- Aim to arrive by noon. Both sets of hours cover 12 PM to 5 PM.
Before you go. Check the hours on your ResortPass booking. The hotel's page and its FAQ disagree, and only 12 PM to 5 PM appears in both.
Pool facts and where they come from
Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.
| Where the pool is | Top deck (rooftop) Unconfirmed: from skyandswim.com, not the hotel |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Heated rooftop pool Unconfirmed: from skyandswim.com, not the hotel |
| Size | Described as expansive; no dimensions given Source: the hotel's website |
| Who can swim | Hotel guests and Proper Club members; non-guests with a day pass, subject to availability Source: the hotel's website |
| Hours | Pool Hours: 8am to Sundown (hotel page; FAQ says 12 PM to 5 PM) Source: the hotel's website |
| Heated | Yes, heated Source: the hotel's website |
| Loungers and shade | Loungers, daybeds, alcoves, cabanas and private suites Source: the hotel's website |
| Day pass price | From €25, includes fees (ResortPass listing) Source: the pass seller's page |
| The view | Pacific Ocean, coastline, mountains and city skyline Source: the hotel's website |
| Rooftop bar | Circular bar with a fireplace, next to the pool Source: the hotel's website |
| Bar open to non-guests | Open to all, per The Rooftop Guide; no start time given Unconfirmed: from therooftopguide.com, not the hotel |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Mid-City |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 5 stars |
| Google rating | 4.4 from 1,081 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +1310-620-9990 |
| Website | properhotel.com |
Santa Monica Proper pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at Santa Monica Proper?
Yes, with a day pass from ResortPass, subject to availability. Prices start at €25 with fees included.
Is the Santa Monica Proper pool heated?
Yes, it is listed as heated. That matters outside July to September, when January highs average 16.7°C.
What are the pool hours?
The hotel's page says 8am to sundown, but its FAQ says 12 PM to 5 PM. Plan for 12 PM to 5 PM to be safe.
What floor is the pool on?
No floor is published. The pool is on the rooftop.