Up here, view, drinks are cool

Los Angeles

Broken Shaker at the Freehand is the closest you’ll get to a tropical vacation downtown. The poolside umbrellas and beach chairs are pink, the bar boasts tikithemed decorations, and the cocktails feature ingredients such as coconut and kaffir lime. It’s open noon to 2 a.m. daily. Cocktails (Carrot Colada, RuPaul’s Baby and more) start at $14; $12 for wine; beer starts at $5. And hey, don’t jump in the pool — unless you’re a guest. Info: lat.ms/brokenshaker

Hollywood

Mama Shelter might be one of the best places to impress an out-of-town visitor, thanks to its view of the Hollywood sign. You’ll have fun snacking on Mama’s Boujee Fries ($10), made with Parmesan and truffle oil, and sampling the drinks list. Each cocktail ($12) plays on the word “mama” in its name, such as Y Tu Mama Tambien, with tequila or mezcal, and Mama Mia!, with vodka, lemon, almond syrup and cherry bitters. Info: lat.ms/mamashelter

Hollywood

Ride the elevator up 22 floors at the Hollywood Proper hotel, and you’ll step out into Filifera. Cocktails are $16, beers start at $8 and wine is $13 to $20 a glass. The fried chicken sliders ($14) are nearly as picturesque as the views. If you’re a fan of designer Kelly Wearstler, you’ll like the way she’s decked out the bar. Info: lat.ms/filifera

Beverly Hills

The Rooftop by JG has a greener view than most in the city. Its color scheme is green, it overlooks the L.A. Country Club and its menu features a healthy amount of vegetables. Refreshing drinks such as the ginger margarita ($25) and nonalcoholic passion-fruit cooler ($10) complement the view. Info: lat.ms/rooftopbyjg

Venice Beach

The High Rooftop Lounge at the Hotel Erwin is Venice’s only such bar. Catch the sunset while peering at the boardwalk and the Pacific. Chilly? Snag a spot by a heat lamp to offset the iciness of the bar’s frozen, summeronly cocktails such the Havana Painkiller, with rum, pineapple juice and coconut cream ($17). Info: lat.ms/highroof toplounge