Marriott Manhattan Beach - Question
 

After searhing this forum I have booked 5 nights at the Marriott Manhattan Beach (client in El Segundo). I hope to do some open water swimming at the beach, but does anyone know how large the pool is? Does it have lap lanes?

It's been a while since I've looked at the pool. Think it's straight - don't know if it's set up for lap lanes per se. You could call & ask the hotel staff.
August is a good time for ocean swimming because it's finally at a decent temp. Cheers. Sharon

Thanks! Yeah, I hope to do most of my swimming in the ocean. I have found that when you call a hotel they rarely know how long big the pool is. I was in Oakland last week and the Courtyard said their indoor pool was 50 meters long. That's the same length as the olympic pool in Athens -- not a chance.

The Manhattan Beach staff said it was long and people do swim laps in it but they did not know how long.

"Open Water" Swimming...
 

...obviously you have not seen the movie "open water" yet....YIKES! :D

When I walked to the pier yesterday there was a school of dolphin jumping through the water following the lifeguard boat. If you're w/ the dolphins, don't think you need to worry about the sharks ;) .

Trip Report
 

I have stayed in this Marriott before but it had been a few years so I had forgotten. The pool is usable for laps. Its outdoors, heated and 20 yds long. It does not have lanes but it was never crowded -- it's also open until 11pm.

I had a great experience at this hotel. The staff made it a point to learn my name and someone from the front desk even walked me to my room. (The first time this has ever happened.)

The concierge lounge was nice with a good selection of hors d'ourvres each night. The Valet staff washed my car windows and offered a bottled water each time I left the facility.

My room was an "executive suite" with a good sized balcony overlooking the golf course.

Overall an A+ stay.