Newer Las Vegans will never understand the sometimes elaborate methods locals once had to employ to sneak into hotel swimming pools.
These days, resorts are not only admitting locals, they’re welcoming them in with open arms — and, in many cases, free admission.
Here’s a look at some of the perks the valley’s hotel pools are offering Southern Nevadans this summer:
The pools at Caesars Entertainment properties are admitting locals and others without a room reservation for free. This includes the Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis at Caesars Palace, Pool à Paris at Paris Las Vegas, Go Pool and Family Pool at the Flamingo, The Scene Pool Deck at Planet Hollywood, Influence at The Linq, The Pool at Harrah’s and Blu Pool at the Horseshoe.
As part of its Locals Only program, the Fontainebleau Las Vegas is offering free entry to LIV Beach on Fridays and Sundays, as well as $25 day passes and $200 daybeds Mondays through Thursdays at Oasis Pool. Locals also will receive 20 percent off dining at the poolside La Côte.
In addition to free admission, Palms Pool is giving locals free cabanas Sundays through Fridays.
Locals can rent cabanas and daybeds starting at $75, with no entry fee or food and beverage minimum, Sundays through Thursdays at The Pool at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Day passes start at $20. Kassi Beach Club, meanwhile, is offering free entry.
At Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch, locals can rent daybeds for $50 on weekdays during nonpeak season. Admission at the Red Rock pool is $30 on weekdays and $40 on weekends, while at Green Valley Ranch, it’s $20 on weekdays and $30 on weekends.
Locals Appreciation Thursdays offer half-price admission for Nevadans at DayDream, the dayclub at the M Resort. The VIP Season Pass includes unlimited entry to DayDream and the M Pool, plus four single-use guest passes, for $199 through April 30 and $249 after that.
Locals with valid ID can purchase day passes to the pool at the MGM Grand for $10 to $25, depending on occupancy.
Ipanema Pool at the Rio, open Thursdays through Sundays, has free entry for Rio Rewards members.
On Mondays, Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan offers free admission for locals, as well as drink deals and validated parking
Palm Tree Beach Club at the MGM Grand has free admission, as well as food and drink specials, for locals on Wednesdays.
Locals also get free entry to Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria, plus buy-one-get-one well drinks and other deals, on Wednesdays.
Tao Beach has free admission and drink specials for locals on Thursdays.
Swim & Social, the rooftop pool at The Strat, is offering 20 percent off cabana rentals through the Strat True Locals program.
Locals can access The Swimmin’ Hole at the Silverton for $25 for a day pass or $15 after 4 p.m. from June 1 to Aug. 30.