California Pools · California
San Diego's trusted pool builder.
The water's calling.
Serving South San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, and surrounding communities.
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Our home turf
Proud to call San Diego home.
San Diego is America's Finest City for a reason: 70 miles of coastline, a deep military and maritime heritage, and a laid back culture that makes every day feel like vacation. From Balboa Park to the beaches of South Bay, it's a place built for enjoying life outside.
Your South San Diego owners are proud San Diegans who build for San Diegans, showing up to little league games, supporting local events, and treating every pool like it's in their own backyard, because it practically is.
A pool is so much more than a pool. It adds lasting value to your home, your family, and your lifestyle. It's where summer birthdays become core memories, where the kids burn off energy after school, and where you unwind with a glass of wine as the string lights flicker on. California Pools of San Diego makes the whole process easy, from the first design sketch and free consultation to the day you dive in and start relaxing. Our local experts are here to guide you every step of the way, making the decisions straightforward, understandable, and genuinely enjoyable. When your builder lives down the street and is proud to call San Diego home, every backyard becomes a personal point of pride.
Meet the owners
San Diego
Your San Diego team brings seven decades of California Pools craftsmanship straight to your backyard. Locally owned, nationally backed, and obsessed with getting every detail right from first sketch to final swim.
Lyric Clarke
Franchise Owner
"South San Diego is a wonderful place to build pools, and I'm proud to be the local name families trust. My team and I focus on clear communication and craftsmanship that holds up over time. If you're ready to start, or just exploring ideas, I'm happy to help."
What we do in San Diego.
Every aspect of your dream backyard.
How we work
We are here every step of the way.
Free Consultation
We meet with you to understand your vision, assess your space, and explore what is possible. No commitment, no pressure.
Custom Design
Our designers turn your ideas into detailed 3D renderings and architectural drawings. You see exactly what your pool will look like before we break ground.
Permitting & Prep
We handle every permit, HOA approval, and site preparation step. You never have to worry about the paperwork.
Expert Construction
Our skilled crews bring the design to life with precision and care, from excavation through gunite, tile, and finishing.
Final Walk-Through
Before we hand over the keys, we walk through every detail together to make sure it meets our standards and your expectations.
First Swim
The moment you have been waiting for. We step back, you jump in, and the water is calling.
Start your project today.
Your free, no-pressure consultation is the first step. We'll review your space, listen to your ideas, and show you what's possible.
Our Inspiration Gallery · San Diego
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Google & Yelp reviews · San Diego
What our San Diego clients say.
“California Pools installed a new pool, spa, outdoor shower, decking and fence gate this fall 2025. I had a great experience from start to finish. My project manager, Lyric, contacted me within 24 hours of putting in a request for a quote. Lyric was friendly, responsive, and efficient through the whole process. He helped guide me through material and style choices. He even drove tile samples (100s of pounds!) to my house because I was recovering from an injury and could not drive to the showroom. My builder, Jason, was also terrific at managing the crews from the different stages of process. Jason was experienced and knowledgeable. Jason was great at communicating updates and responsive to any changes I made or questions I had. I would highly recommend California Pools. Lyric and Jason were great! There were cheaper pool companies but I think this is a case where you get what you pay for. I have peace of mind knowing everything was done right.”
“From start to finish Lyric was communicative and always on top of the project. The whole process took about three weeks with new pebble tech and coping. The result was just a 50 year old pool that now looks gorgeous and brand new! Highly highly recommend California Pools!”
“If you are looking to build or resurface a pool or a spa California pools is your company First of all their customer service is remarkable Lyric Clarke whose family has been building pools for four generations treats you as if you are his only customer He takes you from conception to completion with careful attention to details from demolition to plaster stage. His crew was on time talented and worked quickly through the stages of remodeling our 34 year-old Jacuzzi spa which was scheduled and then completed in just a few days. The result looks brand new. The crew worked efficiently and cleaned up upon completion If there were 20 stars, I would award them to Lyric Clarke and CALIFORNIA POOLS”
Current offers · San Diego
Built for your budget.
SEPTEMBER OFFER - VOLCANO
The California Pools Volcano is a dramatic water feature that creates a tall bubbling eruption of water at the pool's surface, powered by dedicated plumbing lines. It can be controlled independently from the rest of your pool features. Pair it with automation for an eruption of fun at the push of a button!
Claim before the timer runs out!
*This is an exclusive offer that cannot be combined with any other offers.
Questions & answers
San Diego pool FAQs.
Still have questions? Let's talk.
The best way to get answers is a free, no-pressure consultation with your local San Diego team.
Service area · San Diego (S), CA
Where we build pools.
1000 Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla CA
Our philosophy
"A pool is so much more than a pool."
We understand the importance of getting this right. It's why we started building pools for our neighbors over 70 years ago. We know we're crafting the future that will one day become the cherished memories of the past.
70+ years of craftsmanship
A legacy built one pool at a time.
Proud partner of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®
Your local California Pools team donates to St. Jude for every pool sold - so your new backyard helps ensure no family ever receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food.
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San Diego, California
Good times guaranteed.
Your local San Diego California Pools team is ready to help you design the backyard of your dreams. Free consultation, no pressure.