A 1928 Spanish-Revival white-stucco public swim club named for the city's founder, renovated and reopened in 2016. It has a 25-yard (six-lane heated) lap pool, a wading/lesson pool, locker rooms, and event space overlooking North Beach; it operates swim lessons, lap and recreation swim, and rentals.
Practical facts. City pool hours reported Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m., closed Sunday (subject to seasonal/blackout changes). Phone (949) 388-2131. Swim passes must be purchased in person; resident discounts apply. Event venue operated by 24 Carrots.
Seasonality and crowds. Busy summer swim season; extended lap-swim hours in summer.
Know before you go. Hours vary by season and blackout dates; the historic building doubles as a wedding venue so pool availability can change.