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Modern, naturalistic, infinity, classic — explore pool styles and the features that make them, then get a quote for your own design.
Find the pool that fits your backyard
From clean modern lines in a Salinas backyard to a hillside infinity edge in Carmel Valley — start with a style, then make it yours.
Infinity & hillside
Vanishing edges built for views over the valley or the bay.
Modern geometric
Crisp rectangles, raised spillover spas, travertine decks.
Naturalistic freeform
Boulders, waterfalls and grottos framed by oaks.
Pool, spa & fire
Glowing spas, fire bowls and LED lighting for cool coastal evenings.
Classic family backyard
Tanning ledges, lounge decks and room to play.
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Popular pool features
Spillover spa
A raised spa that cascades into the pool — the most-requested upgrade.
Sun shelf
A shallow tanning ledge for lounging, kids and in-water chairs.
Infinity edge
Water appears to vanish into the view; ideal on sloped lots.
Waterfalls & grottos
Natural stone features for a resort-style backyard.
Fire features
Fire bowls and fire pits for cool Central Coast evenings.
LED lighting
Color-changing lights that turn the pool into an evening centerpiece.
Glass tile waterline
Iridescent glass or porcelain tile for a jewel-like finish.
Pebble & quartz finishes
Durable interiors that shape the water color from turquoise to deep blue.
A pool that works in Monterey County weather
Salinas and the coast enjoy a mild marine climate — morning fog, cool evenings and fewer scorching days than inland California. The best pools here are planned around that:
- Heating that pays off — an efficient heat pump, solar heating or a gas heater for the spa, sized for cool coastal nights.
- Covers — a safety or solar cover holds heat and cuts evaporation, which matters in a water-conscious region.
- Spa & fire — a raised spa, fire bowls or a fire pit extend the season year-round.
- Slopes & soil — hillside lots in Prunedale, Carmel Valley and Corral de Tierra may need engineering, retaining walls or an infinity edge.
Start your custom pool in Salinas & Monterey County
Tell us about your backyard and the pool you have in mind. We follow up to talk through design ideas, a realistic budget and next steps for your site.
- Share your ideas — size, style, spa, budget, timing.
- Get a call back to talk through your project.
- Plan your build — design, permits and a written proposal.