Rooftop season

Rooftop pools

Why settle for sea level? California's rooftop pools put you above it all, with skyline views, cabana vibes, and cocktails that taste better the higher up you go.

Hotel Cerro

Grab a glass of bubbles, a summer read and curl up in your cabana at HOTEL CERRO’S stylish rooftop pool. You might be in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, but you’ll feel like you’re lounging away the afternoon in your own private resort. 

Make a splash in West Hollywood

Make a red-carpet entrance to any of West Hollywood’s luxury hotel pool decks. You bring the large sunglasses and attitude, and The Sun Rose, 1 Hotel, The EDITION, The Valorian, Andaz and The London will provide the perfect backdrop to live the glam life. 

Hilton Buena Park

In Buena Park, unwind at the Hilton Buena Park’s rooftop pool after an action-packed day at nearby Knott’s Berry Farm or other local theme parks, with sweeping views across Orange County. No need to fight the lines and crowds here, light bites and the perfect cocktail come directly to your lounge chair. Pure bliss!

Scenic meeting spaces above it all

Forget the ballroom. California's most memorable meetings are happening on rooftops, terraces, and cliffsides with scenery that does half the work for you. These California venues trade fluorescent lighting for skylines, ocean panoramas, and golden sunsets that make every agenda item feel a little more inspired.

Hotel Katerina

With the only rooftop bar in Butte County, Hotel Katerina offers meeting planners the perfect spot for a cocktail reception with the best views in the area. 

The Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino

With over 4,000 sq. ft of versatile meeting space, stunning 180-degree views of the ocean from the terrace level, and natural light flooding the property, The Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino is a spectacular summer meeting destination. Three hours from San Francisco, the tranquil property, which was featured in Murder She Wrote, is set to reopen in summer of 2026 following recent renovations and boasts elevated guest rooms, an outdoor spa, and a lobby dedicated to Dame Angela Landsbury. 

Cubita

Light up the San Francisco night with the energy of Havana for a spicy, south-of-the-border soiree. Cubita is the Bay Area’s hottest new rooftop bar with a vibe and menu that brings the vibrancy, nostalgia, and spirit of Cuba to California. With a private space for meetings, craveable Cuban cuisine, and sweeping views of the skyline, Cubita will make a memorable moment for any corporate event. 

The Ahwahnee

Surrounded by Yosemite Park, stellar views are everywhere at The Ahwahnee. A registered National Historic Landmark, the hotel has hosted queens, presidents, and celebrities throughout its storied history. With six meeting rooms and iconic views of Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Yosemite Falls, the park’s only AAA® Four-Diamond property makes for a stellar summer meeting destination. 

DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto

Fresh from a multi-million-dollar facelift, the DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto now sports a Garden Terrace Room with floor-to-ceiling windows to drink in the view during cocktail receptions. The reimagined Cabana Pool is a perfect sanctuary to relax in between meetings.

The Oasis at Death Valley

Striking desert scenery, mountain views, and golden sunsets await at The Oasis at Death Valley. Outdoor spaces like the Stargazer’s Terrace and Panamint Deck, showcase sweeping views of the Oasis gardens and surrounding desert landscape and are ideal for networking events, sunset receptions, al fresco dining, and intimate gatherings beneath some of the darkest night skies in the world.

Europa Village

Plan a themed evening that transports you to Spain, France, or Italy at Europa Village Wineries & Resort in Temecula. La Piazza and Vienza Terrace are expansive outdoor spaces filled with old-world charm and views of Temecula’s rolling vineyards.

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Set along the shores of San Diego’s Mission Bay, the Mission Bay Resort offers five outdoor meeting spaces with stunning bay views. Its signature Bayside Terrace, featuring tropical landscaping, a cascading waterfall, and sweeping Mission Bay views, can accommodate groups up to 600 guests, while more intimate gatherings are perfect in Solrisa, a private waterfront bar and veranda outlet.

From the beaches of San Diego to the peaks of Yosemite, California is best enjoyed with a little altitude. This summer, skip the ground floor and see the Golden State from the top; your cabana, cocktail, and million-dollar view await.