Spending time in Las Vegas without a day by the pool is like eating an ice cream cone without sprinkles—you can do it, but why would you want to? There are so many swimming pools in Sin City that you’d need weeks to enjoy them all. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a guide to the best pools in Vegas, ranging from calm oases to prime destinations for Las Vegas pool parties. Many of the pools require you to be a guest of the property, but we think that’s the perfect excuse for a Las Vegas staycation.

For 24/7 Gaming: Garden of the Gods Oasis at Caesars Palace

• Why it's great: Inspired by the excesses of the Roman Empire, this sprawling eight-pool complex includes such features as a swim-up blackjack table.
• What to do after your swim: Use your winnings to catch a show; upcoming headliners include chart-toppers Celine Dion, Elton John, and Mariah Carey

For Families: Mandalay Bay Beach at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

• Why it's great: With crashing waves and 2,700 tons of real sand, one of the most famous pools in Vegas is more accurately described as a manmade beach. And it’s surprisingly family-friendly. Kids will love the fearsome crests of the 1.6-million-gallon wave pool, while adults will dig the privacy of secluded cabanas and the gentle flow of the lazy river.
• What to do after your swim: Head to the Shark Reef Aquarium, which features walk-through views of sawfish, rays, and giant sea turtles.

For Eternal Spring Break: Wet Republic at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

• Why it's great: You might spot EDM superstars like Tiesto, Steve Aoki, and Afrojack at one of the biggest Las Vegas pool parties around. Thumping music serves as the soundtrack to splashing in saltwater pools and sampling high-end eats and drinks.
• What to do after your swim: Grab a drink at Whiskey Down, the hotel's 24-hour bar, which pours more than 50 types of whiskey as well as craft cocktails.

For Sunbathing in the Buff: Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage

• Why it's great: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? If you’ve ever wanted to try a clothing-optional experience, check out this topless pool, where you can soak up the sun the European way. Don’t worry about looky loos—the secluded spot is enclosed entirely by palm trees.
• What to do after your swim: Get dressed and head to The Mirage Poker Room. Named "The Best Poker Room in Vegas" by Las Vegas Weekly, it's home to live hands of Hold 'Em, Omaha, and 7-Card Stud.

For Unrivaled Views: Soleil Pool at Paris Las Vegas

• Why it's great: This 2-acre rooftop pool sits at the base of the casino's famed replica of the Eiffel Tower. Owing to Paris Las Vegas’s central location on the Vegas Strip, pool-goers get a dazzling view of the city’s bright lights, famous casinos, and over-the-top architectural features. Go at night for a bird’s-eye look at the Fountains of Bellagio light and water show.
• What to do after your swim: Ascend to the Eiffel Tower Restaurant for dinner, which pairs great views with French classics including steak tartare, Muscovy-style duck breast, and sauteed foie gras.

For Exclusive Luxury: Cypress Premier Lounges at Bellagio

• Why it's great: Like the resort that it calls home, the pool at The Bellagio trades in luxury. The lucky ducks who stay here get exclusive access to swanky lounge chairs and daybeds, as well as the personal attentions of Cypress hosts, who are more than happy to grab extra chilled towels or smoothie shots for guests.
• What to do after your swim: Continue your peaceful escape from the Strip at the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden, a relaxing 14,000-square-foot green space filled with ever-changing seasonal arrangements of flowers and plants.