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The Hot List: Pools

It can't stay foggy forever. One of these days, it will be sunny. And you'll be ready—with a read onthe city's best pools. Dive in.

UCSF Mission Bay Rooftop Pool
A POOL WITH A VIEW

UCSF Mission Bay Rooftop Pool

With six lap lanes and brisk 78-degree water, this is definitely a swimmer's pool. But with a pool deck (offering lounge chairs and gorgeous city views) and a climbing wall, you've got options. (We'll take the former, thanks.)

Nob Hill Spa's Infinity Pool
FROM HERE TO INFINITY

Nob Hill Spa's Infinity Pool

Sure, the pool is inside, but the real draw here is the outdoor sundeck that catches rays like a magnet. And when the sun goes down, there's a hot tub and fireplace inside, which should warm you up, uh, swimmingly.

411: Nob Hill Spa, $35 Monday-Thursday (also includes workout room, steam and sauna), 1075 California St (at Taylor), 415-345-2888

The Mission Pool
MISSION: SWIMPOSSIBLE

The Mission Pool

Sheltered from the wind and offering downright balmy 82-degree water, this spot is a good option during the fog days of summer. Plus, it's the city's only outdoor community pool, so you can be all "man of the people" and still get a tan.

411: Mission Pool, $4, open now through Aug 31, 1 Linda St (between 18th and 19th), 415-641-2841

Cabanas at The Four Seasons Silicon Valley
HAVE SUN? WILL TRAVEL

Cabanas at The Four Seasons Silicon Valley

The South Bay is a guaranteed 20 degrees warmer than the city, making this pool feel like a mini-getaway. Slather on the SPF, order up a cocktail and—when you need a bit more privacy—retire to a poolside cabana, complete with flat screen and wifi.

Bathhouse at Sonoma Mission Inn
WINE COUNTRY SOAK

Bathhouse at Sonoma Mission Inn

With four all-mineral pools, including one with underwater speakers, this spa and its Bathing Ritual will get you feeling as mellow as if you just polished off a bottle of pinot. Which you'll get to in good time.

411: Sonoma Mission Inn, bathhouse $89 ($49 with spa treatment), 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, 707-938-9000

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