Arizona's Ultimate Backyard Builder
Creating One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Spaces
The Ultimate Backyard Experience
A Seamless Fusion of Design, Craftsmanship, & Lifestyle
The ultimate backyard is more than just a pool—it’s a fully customized outdoor retreat tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you dream of a resort-style pool and spa, a modern outdoor kitchen, a cozy fire pit, or a lush landscape with shaded lounging areas, we bring your vision to life with expert craftsmanship and innovative design. With decades of experience creating stunning, whole-space outdoor environments, California Pools & Landscape is your trusted partner in turning your backyard into the ultimate destination for relaxation, entertainment, and enjoyment.
Transforming Outdoor Spaces Across Arizona
We Don’t Just Build Backyards—We Build Connections
At California Pools & Landscape, we create complete outdoor living experiences designed and built under one seamless contract. Unlike other pool builders who rely on third-party landscape contractors, our expert team handles everything from pool construction and landscaping to shade structures, fire features, and hardscapes, ensuring a streamlined and stress-free process. As Arizona’s ultimate backyard builder, we are licensed, bonded, and insured across multiple categories, so you can feel confident that every detail of your outdoor transformation is in the best hands. Plus, with a dedicated project team keeping you informed and project on schedule, you’ll save time and enjoy the process—while we bring your dream backyard to life!
Form
Your backyard should be as breathtaking as it is functional, and we design every detail with that in mind. From lush landscaping and layered lighting to sleek decking and precision-crafted features, every element works together to create a space that feels effortless and elegant. With expert craftsmanship and premium materials, your outdoor retreat will look just as stunning years from now as it does on day one.
Function
A beautiful backyard is only the beginning—we make sure it works seamlessly for your lifestyle. Smart automation lets you control lighting, water features, and more with the touch of a button, while durable materials and expert engineering ensure longevity. Whether you're hosting, unwinding, or making memories with family, your space is designed to be effortless, comfortable, and built to last.
The Elements That Shape the Ultimate Backyard
All Great Builds Start With a Conversation
Whether you need an estimate, funding, or inspiration from our award winning designers, we're ready to roll our sleeves up and start building your dream space. If you're not quite ready... keep scrolling!
Ultimate Convenience
Take command of your backyard oasis with cutting-edge automation that puts luxury at your fingertips. Adjust your pool, spa, and lighting with ease—anytime, anywhere—right from your smartphone. Designed for convenience and built for seamless enjoyment, it’s the perfect way to elevate your outdoor living experience.
Sustainability Meets Style
Great design isn’t just about beauty—it’s about smart, sustainable solutions that make outdoor living effortless. From energy-efficient pool pumps and heating to LED lighting and drought-friendly landscaping, we create backyards that look incredible while conserving resources. Thoughtfully designed for long-term efficiency and savings, your outdoor oasis is built to be as sustainable as it is stunning.
A Backyard as Unique as You
Your backyard should be as unique as you are—crafted for relaxation, entertainment, and everyday enjoyment. From custom outdoor kitchens and water features to shaded lounges and fire elements, every detail is thoughtfully designed to fit your lifestyle. With the perfect balance of beauty and function, we create outdoor spaces that feel like home.
The Art of Outdoor Living: Real Projects, Real Impact
Peoria Ultimate Backyard
Designed for ultimate entertainment, this Peoria backyard is a showstopper from every angle. A sleek geometric perimeter overflow spa, an open water wall with a fire feature, and a stunning pool create a breathtaking focal point. The outdoor kitchen and bar, nestled under a tiled roof shade structure, provide the perfect gathering space, while a cozy fireplace adds warmth and ambiance. With its modern design and resort-style feel, this backyard is built for unforgettable moments of relaxation and entertainment.
A Seamless Blend of Home, Nature & Luxury
The Lappanos set out to transform their blank desert backyard into a stunning outdoor retreat that complemented their Scottsdale home’s natural surroundings. Inspired by breathtaking views of the Four Peaks and McDowell Mountains, our designer created a seamless extension of their home, featuring a geometric pool, elevated spa, and thoughtfully integrated landscaping. From a travertine-lined outdoor kitchen to vibrant desert plantings, every detail was designed for relaxation, entertainment, and year-round enjoyment. With a designated team managing the entire project, the Lappanos enjoyed a smooth, stress-free experience—and now have a backyard oasis they love to share with family, friends, and even their dog!
Scottsdale Sanctuary
Set against the stunning backdrop of Tom’s Thumb and the Four Peaks, this Scottsdale backyard was designed to seamlessly blend with its natural desert surroundings. Inspired by the home’s Frank Lloyd Wright influences, the geometric pool and elevated overflow spa create a striking yet harmonious focal point. Framed by 2,600 square feet of beautiful tumbled travertine, the outdoor space flows effortlessly, offering multiple areas for entertainment and relaxation. With clean lines, contemporary design, and thoughtfully integrated natural landscaping, this backyard feels like it was always meant to be part of the home.
Stress-Free from Start to Splash
For these homeowners, a backyard without water wasn’t an option—so we turned their vision into a reality. Now, every time they walk through their front door, they’re greeted by their own personal oasis, designed and built to perfection. With California Pools & Landscape handling everything from the pool to the landscaping, their dream backyard came together seamlessly in just three months. From expert craftsmanship to clear communication, they felt like they "won the lottery" with a team that delivered quality, efficiency, and a stress-free experience.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Kevin Cooke
Our experience with California Pools has been great, especially with our project manager Josh. We were able to get our design started and worked out before we moved into the house and they were able to start right after we closed. Highly recommend California Pools, everyone at the Chandler location has been great!
Nathan Dudley
Had the pleasure of working with the team of Paul/Marissa/Tim throughout our pool and spa building process. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. From our designer Paul listening to the vision we had and getting it put together on paper, to Tim and Marissa executing the vision, the whole process was seamless. We recommend CA Pools and will be using them again in the future.
delaney family
We are really enjoying our new pool. The people on our team are so nice. They where there when everytime we had questions or help with anything. Thanks for everything.
Bob H.
JooJordan and Sara were instrumental with the completion of our pool. From the water fall to the grotto and diving platform it it turned our yard into an oasis. and HCaiCJordan and
Carrie D.
From the very beginning Our experience with California Pools has been top notch. We were blown away with the exceptional design skills Cody was able to bring to life on a zoom meeting on our very first meeting. Cody was able to take every little detail and made it a reality before our eyes. I had so many compliments on how unique our pool was designed when it was still dirt and rebar. Jordan came out for the first time and answered all our questions with a realistic timeline. He always answered or returned our calls with a solution. Made sure every step of the way was paved and did what he said he would do without fail. If he didn't know the answer he found one, we were never left wondering. He kept tabs on all the projects and crews on site to keep us moving forward very quickly with a smile on his face! He was very personable. Then there was Sara! She handled all the scheduling of the project. Some days we would have 3 or more crews here and she kept them coming rapid fire it was outstanding the way it came together in such a short amount of time. Always going the extra mile to get what we needed done and at lightning speed!! Her calm friendly "Sunshine" attitude was a warm genuine experience. She always responded in the app right away with an answer or a solution. So far we couldn't be happier with our experience. I have waited my whole adult life and California Pools made my dream a reality in my back yard!!! Thank you
Ginger M.
California Pools & Landscape employees - Brian Fox, Sara Dougan and Roy Lewallen are as good as gold. Brian - beyond awesome! Fun to be around, knowledgable, helpful and ALWAYS there to answer questions. Had fun designing my pool with Brian. Same thing with Roy - great ppl. Special kudos for my scheduler Sara - she knows her stuff and knows it all! Oh the pool - love, love, love it! Unfortunately the weather changed to too cold to sit outside when it was finished but looking forward to years and years of enjoyment. Thank you California Pools & Landscape!! Ginger
Lora Gennari
Had to call for pricing and information. The staff member I spoke with was so helpful. She was professional and gave me all the information I needed.
michael moertl
I just wanted to give notice to the landscape superintendent who reviewed our completed project with me on a final walk through. Fredi Martinez! He was the nicest person I had met during our remodel project. He was most knowledgeable of the different types of plants and was able to communicate to me how to take care of them. He also figured out a problem with the irrigation system that no one had figured out until he came. He is the only one who went into all the details. He is a great representative for Cal Pools and should be commended for how he represented the company. He was immediately responsive to some questions I forgot to ask during our walk through when I called him later. I was left a very happy customer. Good job Fredi!
Laurie Kearney
We hired CA Pools to remodel our pool and backyard landscape. Aaron Henninger really listened to what we envisioned and was able to design a plan that captured all that we hoped for. Our project manager, Stephen Dreher, was amazing! He kept us informed as to the progress of the project and held the trades to a very high standard that matched our expectations. He was at our home daily and was easily accessible whenever we had a question or concern. We were very satisfied with the progress and the result of our project. We have the backyard of our dreams!
Julie K
Shelly Smith always goes above and beyond. It is obvious she loves her job and it is a great place to work.
Nigel Foley
We built our dream backyard with California pools a few years ago from scratch (pool, bbq, firepit, patio) and were very pleased with the result, service, and workmanship. We had a minor problem with patio tiles recently but Vianna and Noah in the warranty dept were a pleasure to deal with and had addressed the issue quickly. Thank you! Highly recommended.
Kitty C.
We could not be happier with California Pools. Les, one of designers, created the perfect pool and patio/ barbecue island design for our new home. Along with Laurie - who is a true artist and designer helping us make tough choices. The construction was for the most part stress free and exciting. The scheduler will be your new best friend because the timing of each step is critical. And now the key piece is they guarantee their work - we had a few issues, nothing major and they sent their warranty expert, Brian over and there was no hesitation with the work and the work was done immediately. We checked out the competition and California Pools is in a league of their own!
Josh Insalaco
Working with Cal Pools has been a great experience for us. This is our first pool and they have been responsive and professional from the very beginning. We have worked primarily with Brian- Designer, Adam- Super, and Leslie- Scheduler. They really care about their customers and want to help create happy experiences with their pools. We knew going into this that it would take an extended period of time. While that has remained to be true, we have always been informed of the process and timelines. Punch list items have been handled immediately. Cal Pools has set a standard for how construction projects should go. I would highly recommend them (and I have) to friends, family and neighbors. Get your pool done by Cal Pools and overall, it will be a great experience.
How Much Does an Ultimate Backyard Cost in Arizona?
For over 36 years, California Pools & Landscape has been turning backyard dreams into reality with custom designs tailored to each homeowner’s vision. No two projects are the same—every space is built to match your style, needs, and lifestyle, and pricing reflects that unique approach. To help you plan your ultimate backyard, we’ve put together resources that break down the key factors shaping your project’s scope and budget.
Project Estimator
Planning Your Backyard Investment
Creating your dream backyard starts with a clear budget. Explore how to set realistic expectations for your pool and outdoor space, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision and lifestyle. Let’s make your backyard transformation seamless, stress-free, and built to last.
Pool & Spa Combination Costs
Discover pricing options for popular pool and spa designs to help bring your vision to life. Whether you’re looking for a sleek, modern design or a resort-style retreat, we’ll guide you through the costs to create the perfect backyard experience.
The Value of an Ultimate Backyard
The cost of your dream backyard depends on the design, features, and scope of your project. From pools and spas to stunning landscapes, every detail is crafted to match your vision and lifestyle. With flexible financing options, we make it easy to bring your ultimate backyard to life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ultimate Backyards
Ready to Create Your Dream Oasis?
Start by establishing your budget today, and let us help you bring your vision to life with features like a Baja shelf that elevate both the luxury and enjoyment of your backyard. Get started now!
