BEAT THE HEAT WITH TOP PICKS FOR FUN IN THE SUN

When Vegas heats up, nothing feels better than cooling down. What better way to do that than to grab your swimsuit and dive into the nearest pool or water park? There are plenty of them. Don’t forget the sunscreen, and prepare for prune skin if you stay long enough. Here are some super spots to get your splash on!

COOL POOLS

Mandalay Bay Vegas may not have a real beach, but it has a 1.6 million-gallon wave pool with plenty of white sand. This 11-acre mega resort pool also hosts summertime concerts. The property includes three pools — open to hotel guests only — a lazy river and the adultsonly “toptional’’ Moorea Beach Club.

3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South mandalaybay.com

Golden Nugget

The three-story Shark Chute slide at the Golden Nugget allows you to slip past the jaws and splash down safely in the 200,000-gallon main pool. Enjoy the exotic fish aquarium and peaceful waterfalls. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., admission is $30 for non-hotel guests.

129 Freemont Street Experience goldennuggethotel.com/lasvegas