Backyards with pools that make you feel like you are on a beach vacation.
Dreaming of a backyard oasis that makes you feel like you are on a permanent vacation? Look no further! Transform your backyard with these 15 backyard pool design ideas. From beach entry pool designs, to small above ground pool design ideas, you can create a beach oasis in your backyard and lounge by the water, no matter what size your pool is.

Without a doubt, a beach entry pool will definitely Make Your Inner Beach Bum Happy. This backyard pool design makes you feel like you are at the beach. Design by Vista Pro. The beach-style entry, also known as a zero-entry pool gradually slopes into the water, mimicking the gentle slope of a beach.
Who needs a beach vacation with a dreamy backyard pool like this!
Tropical Backyard pool design idea with an island style gazebo to provide shelter and shade. Original source no longer available. To create a tropical oasis around your backyard pool, plant lush greenery or Palm Trees in Large Pots, as well as colorful flowers. Instead of a woven gazebo you could also opt for a Thatched Tiki Umbrella (Walmart).
A small pool house is another lovely idea. Similar to a Garden Shed Getaway, it's a cozy spot to hang out and it can double as a retreat for guests. Featured on Key West Cottage Living.
If your backyard is tiny, you could install a nice small above ground pool to create a beautiful relaxing beach backyard oasis. Above-ground pools have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their easy maintenance. Above-ground pools are also less expensive to purchase and install compared to in-ground pools.
Enjoy an intrinsic coastal or nautical mosaic design in your pool, made in US by Mozaico on Etsy.



Here's how you can start a backyard paradise -one palm tree in a pot at a time! Be it a real or faux palm tree in a pot, or a few palm trees (eventually), this will surely transform your backyard pool area into an island getaway.


This small backyard pool idea is a simple DIY pool -a blow up pool that is! Via Home Talk. It surely is a simple and inexpensive way to create a little beach backyard paradise. See more Beach Backyard Design Ideas.
Giving a DIY above ground backyard pool a fun tropical twist does the trick in this backyard. A fun place to cool down from the heat. Seen HERE. And in case you wondered, this small backyard pool is made with a stock tank, typically used to feed and give water to livestock. The small pool is outfitted with pumps and injected with chlorine.
Another version of a small backyard DIY stock tank pool, styled in a tropical beach theme, seen at HGTV. They have the full DIY tutorial.
No matter what pool design, you can create a sitting nook with a coastal theme like this one seen HERE.
These colorful pool chairs definitely have a beach vibe! Seen at Home Talk. Legs of simple and inexpensive plastic chairs were cut off. Now they're great for sitting around the pool, and dangling your feet in the water.
Another idea for a coastal mosaic made with tiles taking up the entire pool floor by Blu Whale Tile China.

Take your favorite ocean animal as an inspiration for an animal shaped pool design, like this sea turtle for example. Original image source unknown.

Add a coastal fountain to your pool and relax to the soothing sound of the water. For more ideas like this, see these Beach Zen Garden Landscaping Ideas.
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