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A pool is a great way to improve a backyard, but, let's be honest, nobody builds a pool just to look at it. Pools are meant for swimming and to have fun in – the perfect environment for big and little kids. If you have a pool and feel like your kids aren't using it to its full extent, then check out the tips below on how to get your kids in the pool.

Weekly Pool Parties
The pool party can be for just your family or with other kids from around the neighborhood; regardless, a pool party is a great way to get the most out of your pool. It doesn't have to be anything big and elaborate, rather just mark a date on the calendar and plan a small party. Simply invite some people, grill up some food, and turn on some music and you have yourself a pool party that will surely encourage your kids to jump in.
Swim Lessons
This one's for younger kids, but swim lessons are a great way to get your kid swimming and loving pools. Swim lessons can be in your pool or at a separate location. Watersafe Swim School is a good, neutral location option and is located across the street from Los Alamitos High School and next to Volcano Burger. Sunsational Swim School is one website you can check out if you're more interested in having swimming lessons in your pool.

Pool Toys and Games
Pool toys and games are two great ways to get your kids to play in the pool. Toys can range from floaties to basketball hoops and simple games like Marco Polo can even be exciting. Check an upcoming blog for more toys and games that people of any age can enjoy. What are your kids' favorite pool games? Email us back and let us know and we may include your kids' favorite game in our blog.
Underwater Photos
There are various ways to take underwater photos whether it be with a GoPro, Lifeproof case, or cheap underwater camera. Underwater pictures can turn out to be super cool and kids are sure to love them, whether they want to post the pics on their Facebook, Instagram, or simply just look at the photos.

Create a Mecca in your Backyard
Don't you want your kids in your backyard? From young and learning to swim to home from college on summer break and beyond, I've loved that my kids and their friends want to hang out at "Casa de Zahn." It's more fun for us too and brings peace of mind knowing where they are and what they are doing.

Kids are very precious! You only get a few chances at raising them, so you want to make sure you make the most of the time you have with them. Watching your kids grow up is truly a miraculous thing and there's nothing better than sitting poolside watching them play on a hot summer day - this is why you need to follow a few of these steps and get your kids in the pool.

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Referral for Dinner?

Refer a prospective client to us and have them set up a meeting with us for a pool or spa and receive a $50 gift certificate to The Boathouse on the Bay. Have them give John a call at (562) 881-6000.

We elevated the pool, added a spa, added a baja shelf and slide for kid fun, and added a patio sitting area for adult fun.
Houzz Review Spotlight
We are so proud to announce that Sunset Designers & Builders has won "Best Of Customer Service on  Houzz ," the leading platform for home remodeling and design. Our 70 year old elevated swimming pool design and build company was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

Please visit our  Houzz Profile  and see many of our past projects as well as our reviews.
We recently received a 5 Star Review:

" We are extremely pleased with our pool, landscaping, and the entire project with Sunset Designers and Builders. They did a great job and we will always be grateful for their efforts. They are pros at what they do and we appreciated all their diligence, attention to detail, expertise, hard work, and care. Our project involved a complete redo of our back yard. It included demolition of existing yard, new pool, walls, hardscape, landscape, outdoor shower, and lighting. We went with Sunset because they could handle all aspects of the project, were highly experienced, and highly recommended. We are so happy we chose them and so pleased with our new back yard. " ~ Chuck Nefkens

If you are a past client of ours and you loved the work we did on your "Outdoor Living Space" we would really appreciate your testimonial in the form of a Houzz Review. 
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We also think Houzz is a great tool for homeowners and we will definitely be using it in the future for our own small projects around the house.
Sunset Designers & Builders designs and builds beautiful, functional and long-lasting outdoor living paradises... whether that be through masonry, a spa, a new or remodeled swimming pool, or a combination of these outdoor projects. We realize that the outdoor living space of each customer must meet their unique needs, and that deserves our personalized attention. We believe that we are the best custom swimming pool design company and contractor in Los Alamitos and Rossmoor (90720).   Read Our Testimonials
John Zahn
(562) 881-6000
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