California Pools · California
Orange County's trusted pool builder.
The water's calling.
Serving San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, and South Orange County.
Free Design Consultation
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Our home turf
Proud to call Orange County home.
San Clemente calls itself 'the Spanish Village by the Sea,' and with its red tiled roofs, surf culture, and iconic pier, it lives up to the name. From Dana Point to Laguna Niguel, South Orange County is where laid back coastal living meets genuine small town warmth.
Your South Orange County team chose this coast for the same reason you did: the lifestyle, the ocean air, the community. They've built for neighbors from San Clemente to Laguna Niguel, and they're not slowing down. When your builder lives down the street, every pool is a point of personal pride.
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 Orange County 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 Orange County home, every backyard becomes a personal point of pride.
Meet the owners
Orange County
Your Orange County 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.
Ryan Vaughn
Franchise Owner
Nate Harris
General Manager
"There's a special kind of California living down here in South Orange County, and I feel lucky to help families create it every day. We keep things straightforward, on time, and built to last. If you've been dreaming about a pool, I'd love to show you what's possible right here at home."
What we do in Orange County.
Every aspect of your dream backyard.
How we work
We are here every step of the way.
Free Consultation
We meet you at your property to understand your vision, assess the 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 walk your property, listen to your ideas, and show you what's possible.
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Google & Yelp reviews · Orange County
What our Orange County clients say.
“I have to say that my experience with CA Pools was top-notch. Our house was a new construction, so there was no demo needed. Ryan Vaughn did such a thorough job explaining every aspect of the pool construction, their process, and the cost before we even signed a contract. The "pay as they complete" process gave me a lot of confidence they would perform as they said. The team was great and they walked me through each phase. I worked with Nate, Blake, Ryan S., Kaynin, and Micah on various aspects of the project. That is a really good team! Any hiccups or changes needed were jumped on an solved immediately. They also worked very well with my hardscape contractor and, if you've ever used different contractors at the same time and in the same space, you know that can get dicey at times. Not with our contractors though. Everyone was extremely professional and I am beyond pleased on how it all turned out. I highly recommend California Pools!”
“We are VERY happy and thankful to work with everyone here. From the start Ryan educated us on what to expect. He had us on the right track for understanding our material options, the entire process, timing, communication and drew up a clear contract. We shopped around but felt like we could trust California Pools after seeing their current projects. Keep in mind we simultaneously took on a full home reno so I was juggling a crazy schedule and budget. The professional communication, follow ups and staying on track to finish was most impressive especially during the supply squeeze. Not only was our home site respected during demo and install, they worked around our other contractor. Today we have the pool we envisioned and couldn't be happier. Highly recommend.”
“The team was amazing! They all were very professional and noteworthy a well managed project with multiple hand offs between the various phases of the project communicated to us. The end result is a new beautiful backyard with spa, fire pit and barbecue all functioning well. We're very pleased with California Pools work , thanks guys!”
Questions & answers
Orange County pool FAQs.
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Service area · Orange Co (S), CA
Where we build pools.
438 N El Camino Real, San Clemente 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.
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Orange County, California
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Your local Orange County California Pools team is ready to help you design the backyard of your dreams. Free consultation, no pressure.