Staying Cool

Staying Cool in SWLA

In Southwest Louisiana, we have surefire ways to beat the summertime heat! When summer arrives in full force – the first stop for many visitors is the pool. Southwest Louisiana boasts three fabulous pool complexes with lazy rivers to keep you comfortable and entertained. L’Auberge Casino Resort entices guests outdoors with their tropical garden pool complex. Just a hint of imagination will transport you to the relaxing Caribbean. Grab a floatie and gently meander down the lazy river along lush green vegetation, beneath jungle island bridges, waterfalls, and around the pool area.

Just down the boardwalk from L’Auberge, you’ll find the Golden Nugget. Their H2O Pool and Bar has an exciting Las Vegas vibe, with upbeat music, contemporary seating, poolside cabanas, and lively libations. The extra-large pool features adult only and family sections, tanning ledges with in-water loungers, swim up daybeds, a swim up bar and a lazy river with slides.

Sulphur Parks & Recreation

(SPAR) Waterpark offers fun in the sun for all ages. This wild wet destination offers a 600-foot long Raging River, Larry’s Lazy River, 3 inner tube slides, 2 body slides, and the Lagoon Pool. Younger guests will enjoy Patch’s Splash Pad and Splash & Play Island, with fountains, tipping buckets, large and small-scale slides and a gigantic yellow bucket that dumps 500 gallons of water every two minutes!

L’Auberge Casino Resort Tropical Garden Pool Complex

Hot weather often has us craving cooler, lighter food. Southwest Louisiana’s solution – sno cones, popsicles and frozen daiquiris! Louisiana sno cones are special. Most sno cones are made with the chunky, coarse style of crushed ice, but the ice of a Louisiana sno cone is shaved, which makes the ice light and fluffy, like, SNOW! Along with a dizzying variety of flavors, these treats are also served “stuffed” with ice cream or with “cream” drizzled on top. Delish!

Lazy River at L'Auberge Casino Resort

The frozen treats don’t stop there. Local popsicle vendors Boombox Frozen Pops and Ice Cream are cooling the summer temps with their selection of gourmet pops. These popsicles are bringing fresh and bold flavors that are inspired by 80s tunes. Flavors to look for this summer are 99 Red Doubloons, Blue Moon on Mango and Sweet Child O Lime.

And finally – the daiquiri. No summer evening is complete without the sweet taste of a frozen daiquiri. And lucky for travelers, we have several drive-up establishments to choose from and a TON of flavor combos!

Check out more ways to beat the heat at VisitLakeCharles.org/summer.