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Orange County Pool Builder

Custom Pool Builder in
Newport Beach, CA

Newport Beach is where Coastline Pools calls home — our office sits on Newport Center Drive, and a large share of our builds sit within a few miles of the harbor. Backyards here range from bungalow lots in West Newport to bluff-top estates above Big Canyon and Mariners Mile, and each demands a different pool: modest rectangular gunite builds that make compact lots usable, and resort-scale projects with vanishing edges and full outdoor living where the lot allows.

Building on the coast adds variables most builders don't deal with daily: salt air that dictates stainless and corrosion-resistant equipment, California Coastal Zone review on projects near the shoreline, and bluff lots that need geotechnical sign-off before anyone touches a shovel. We plan for all of it before the design is finalized — which is why our Newport Beach builds don't stall mid-permit.

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Featured Coastline Build Near Newport Beach

Costa Mesa — Custom Pool & Spa

A Costa Mesa custom pool build featuring a sleek rectangular gunite pool, raised spa, and modern hardscape — a full backyard transformation.

Completed Coastline project in Costa Mesa, CA

Custom rectangular gunite pool and spa at a Costa Mesa residence
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Permitting & HOA

Permitting & Building in Newport Beach

Much of Newport Beach sits inside the California Coastal Zone, so pool projects near the shoreline typically need a Coastal Development Permit or coastal exemption in addition to the city's standard building and encroachment permits — a process we coordinate with the city's Planning Department from day one.

Bluff and canyon-adjacent lots add geotechnical review, slope setbacks, and strict grading and drainage requirements. We handle the engineering submittals, plot plans, and coastal review so your permit package is complete the first time.

Recent Builds In & Around Newport Beach

Estate and modern builds completed in Newport Beach and the surrounding coastal communities.

What We Build in Newport Beach

Custom Pools & Outdoor Living

From new construction to full backyard transformations, Coastline handles design, engineering, permitting, and build — start to finish.

Newport Beach Pool Building FAQs

If your property sits inside the Coastal Zone — which covers much of the city near the shoreline and bay — a Coastal Development Permit or a coastal exemption is required on top of the standard city building permit. We determine which applies to your lot during the design phase and manage the full submittal with the city.

Custom gunite pools in Newport Beach typically start around $60,000, with most projects landing between $85,000 and $150,000 depending on size, coastal engineering, and finishes. Bluff-top and waterfront lots carry additional engineering and permitting costs.

Yes — coastal air accelerates corrosion on standard equipment. We spec stainless and corrosion-resistant fixtures, sealed equipment enclosures, and salt-compatible finishes on Newport Beach builds so the system lasts.

Bluff lots are buildable with the right engineering. We coordinate geotechnical review, slope setbacks, and drainage planning with the city before the design is finalized, so the pool is engineered for the site rather than against it.

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