Pool & landscape builder in Newport Beach.

What we build in Newport Beach

Newport Beach properties range from compact Corona del Mar lots to hillside estates in Newport Coast with ocean views. We build vanishing-edge pools, spas, engineered retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire features and coastal planting that can handle salt air and wind. Our Crystal Cove and Pelican Hill galleries show the kind of work we do here.

Our services in Newport Beach: the complete property, custom pools & spas, pool reshaping & remodeling, landscape design, hardscape & outdoor living, planting & irrigation, landscape lighting, drainage, difficult sites & challenging access, large-scale & complex projects, craftsmanship and precision, 3d renderings, pool houses, balconies & decks, pedestal paving systems, artificial turf & putting greens, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire features & fire pits, tennis & pickleball courts.

Planning your Newport Beach project

Requirements depend on the property, jurisdiction and scope. We begin with a site visit, then coordinate the relevant agency review and required submittals as the project develops.

Building permits

Pools, spas, retaining walls, patio covers, gas lines and electrical work need permits from the City of Newport Beach Community Development Department. We prepare the plans and handle the permit process.

Coastal zone review

Much of Newport Beach is in the California coastal zone. Depending on where your property is and what you are building, the project may need a coastal development permit, a waiver or an exemption before building permits are issued. The city reviews most of these under its Local Coastal Program.

HOA architectural review

Newport Coast, Crystal Cove and many other communities have architectural committees. We coordinate the association’s requirements and the city’s submittal sequence for the particular property.

Fire hazard zones

Some hillside and canyon-edge areas, especially in Newport Coast, are mapped as fire hazard zones. Those lots may have fuel modification and plant-choice requirements reviewed by the Newport Beach Fire Department.

Water provider

Most of Newport Beach is served by the city's own water utility, while Newport Coast is served by Irvine Ranch Water District. The provider matters for irrigation plans and landscape rebates.

Pool safety (statewide)

When a building permit is issued for a new pool or spa, or to remodel one, at a single-family home, California generally requires at least two qualifying drowning-prevention features. Some two-feature combinations are prohibited, and local rules can add requirements. A qualifying locking safety cover provides a statutory exception for a hot tub or spa. We confirm the applicable combination and any exception with the permitting authority. Source ↗

Pool heating energy rules (statewide)

Since January 1, 2026, new pool heating installations must generally use a qualifying primary heat source, such as a heat pump or solar, under California’s 2025 Title 24 energy standards. Read our pool energy code FAQs.

Water-efficient landscapes (statewide)

New landscapes of 500 square feet or more, or rehabilitated landscapes of 2,500 square feet or more, that need a building permit, plan check or design review must meet California’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) or the local version of it. Source ↗

Do you build pools and landscapes in Newport Beach?

Yes. We are based in Newport Beach and design and build custom pools, spas and complete landscapes there, including Newport Coast and Corona del Mar. Our Crystal Cove and Pelican Hill galleries show completed work in Newport Coast. For your property, we review coastal status, access, HOA requirements and any slope or drainage conditions before defining the scope and approval path.

Do you build pools and landscapes in Newport Coast?

Yes. We design and build luxury pools, spas, outdoor living spaces and landscapes in Newport Coast, which is part of Newport Beach. Our Crystal Cove and Pelican Hill galleries include completed Newport Coast projects. The actual lot determines the need for hillside engineering, coastal review, fire-related measures and HOA approval; those are addressed during project planning.

Do you build pools and landscapes in Corona del Mar?

Yes. We build pools, spas, hardscape and complete landscapes in Corona del Mar. Many Corona del Mar lots are compact and close together, so plunge pools, spools, efficient layouts, careful access planning and privacy planting are common. Coastal conditions also shape plant selection and material choices. We bring 50 years of luxury pool and landscape experience to every Corona del Mar project.

Sources and local agencies

• City of Newport Beach ↗
• California Coastal Commission: Local Coastal Programs ↗
• CAL FIRE: Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps ↗

Local requirements can change. We review the current rules for the property address and proposed scope.