Caravan Swim Club

Yes, it’s a stone’s throw from LAX, but the open-air restaurant above the pool at the Hotel June will give you that vacation vibe without ever having to set foot on a nearby plane. The space is flanked by potted greenery, firepits, and rattan-covered hanging lights, and its menu skews California coastal with Baja Mexican influences. New executive chef Manuel Portillo has punched up the menu with a slew of new dishes, including the Tri Tip Torta (his take on a Mexican meets French dip sandwich served with a side of jus) and Baja Fish Tacos (inspired by the ones he’d order from a truck on a corner of East LA, where he grew up), plus plenty of mezcal cocktails and biodynamic wines.

If you haven’t hit this stylish new hotel just a stone’s throw from LAX, this summer is the time to check it out. Have a drink—might we suggest Peace and Love, with pineapple rum, coconut water, and vanilla?—on the restaurant’s elevated deck overlooking the pool and order up something delish from the Baja California-inspired menu. Non-guests can get some pool time by buying a day pass to use a chaise lounge or daybed for the afternoon. 
How to book: Walk-ins welcome. Day passes available on ResortPass.