Kick Off Summer & Memorial Day with Rooftop Pool Parties in San Antonio
Kick Off Summer & Memorial Day May 25th in San Antonio
Memorial Day (May 25) Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer.
Some San Antonio establishments are inviting locals and visitors alike to celebrate poolside with rooftop DJs, curated cocktail tastings, resort-style day experiences, ResortPass access, seasonal beverage launches, and more.
Additionally, locations like Bakery Lorraine, Otto’s Ice House, and Freight Fried Chicken will be open for business on Memorial Day for guests looking for places to dine with loved ones. Corinne San Antonio located inside Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa will also be offering its brunch menu from 7 AM – 3 PM on Memorial Day.
La Panaderia
Activation: Seasonal Drinks Launch for Memorial Day Weekend + Summer
Date: Launching Friday, May 22 + Friday, May 29 (available throughout summer season)
Location: All La Panaderia Locations
Details: Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend and summer, La Panadería is introducing a lineup of limited-time seasonal beverages blending citrus, spice, and refreshing summer flavors.
Launching Friday, May 22:
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La Panadería Mont Blanc — Vanilla-Orange Cold Brew topped with Orange Cold Foam and orange zest
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Matcha Mont Blanc — Iced Matcha Latte topped with Orange Cold Foam and orange zest
Launching Friday, May 29:
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Spicy Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade — Jalapeño Simple Syrup, Lemonade, and Pomegranate Syrup topped with Sparkling Water. Part of La Panadería’s mocktail lineup, the beverage can also be made alcoholic with tequila.
These seasonal offerings will be available throughout Memorial Day Weekend and into the summer season for guests looking for festive warm-weather sips across San Antonio. La Panaderia is also open on Memorial Day with brunch offerings for guests.
Kimpton Santo San Antonio – Riverwalk
Event: Tenfold Spin & Swim: Lover’s Rhythm Edition
Date: Sunday, May 24
Time: 3 – 8PM
Location: Tenfold Rooftop Bar + Kimpton Santo Rooftop Pool
Details: Summer returns with a sunset state of mind at Kimpton Santo’s skyline celebration atop Tenfold Rooftop in collaboration with For Lovers Only and Release The Rhythm. Guests can enjoy skyline views, poolside energy, and Aperol cocktails flowing all afternoon alongside sounds by DJ Cura, DJ Natvillain, DJ OmgNini, and DJ Retrostatic from day to dusk.
Tenfold access is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Reservations are encouraged through OpenTable HERE to secure entrance to the activities. Kimpton’s Rooftop Pool is accessible for non-hotel guests through ResortPass. A day pass for May 24 can be purchased for $80 and cabanas are available for $300.
Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa
Event: Summer Reset: Garden + Pool Kickoff
Date: Sunday, May 24
Time: 1 – 5PM
Location: Anaqua Garden Bar
Details: Join Plaza San Antonio poolside at Anaqua Garden Bar this Memorial Day weekend for curated cocktail tastings by High Desert Vodka, live DJs, and sun-drenched sanctuary vibes. DJ Mars will soundtrack the afternoon while guests sip specialty cocktails including:
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Desert Bloom – High Desert Vodka, lemon, prickly pear, agave, elderflower liqueur, soda
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Anaqua Crush – High Desert Vodka, cucumber juice, lemon, agave, yuzu
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Desert Water – High Desert Vodka, lemon prickly, lime, soda
Anaqua Garden Bar access is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Reservations are encouraged through OpenTable to secure entrance to the activities. Plaza San Antonio’s pool sits adjacent to Anaqua Garden Bar and is accessible for non-hotel guests through ResortPass. A day pass for May 24 can be purchased for $40 and cabanas start at $100.
The Gunter Hotel
Hotel Package: Where Summer Comes Alive — From Check-In to Check-Out
Date: Bookable tomorrow, May 15 – August 31
Location: The Gunter Hotel
Details: Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and summer travel season, The Gunter Hotel is debuting its new “Where Summer Comes Alive — From Check-In to Check-Out” package, designed for guests looking to extend their stay in downtown San Antonio.
Guests who book two nights will receive a complimentary third night, along with discounted valet parking ($39/night) and access to the hotel’s Vinyl Library Experience, which allows guests to check out up to three vinyl albums to enjoy in their room. Once the package goes live, guests can book it through the “Offers” page on the Gunter Hotel website HERE.
TO NOTE: Summer Kick-off with ResortPass for Locals
Both Kimpton Santo San Antonio – Riverwalk and Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa offer day passes through ResortPass, allowing locals to enjoy each property’s pool amenities throughout the summer without booking an overnight stay.
At Kimpton Santo, guests can spend the day at the hotel’s rooftop pool featuring skyline views, private cabanas, cocktails, and the tallest luxury open-air rooftop in the city. Guests can book a Kimpton Santo ResortPass experience through the link HERE. Day passes start at $55 per person and cabanas start at $100.
At Plaza San Antonio, guests can enjoy the property’s lush garden oasis, pool, spa, and onsite dining destination situated between Downtown and Southtown. Guests can book a Plaza San Antonio ResortPass experience through the link HERE. Day passes start at $30 per person and cabanas start at $50.
