Pool features
Tanning Ledges
Tanning ledges are one of today’s most popular pool features, and for good reason. They add a sleek, modern look to your pool while offering the perfect place to relax, tan, or just chill in the water. Add bubblers, umbrellas, or loungers to make it your favorite spot. A small addition that makes a big impression.
What a tanning ledge is
A tanning ledge (also called a sun shelf or Baja shelf) is a wide, flat area of the pool just 6–12 inches deep. It’s where in-water loungers live, where toddlers splash within arm’s reach, and where the dog cools off, the most-used square footage in a modern pool.
Make it yours
Add a bubbler for the sound and sparkle of moving water, an umbrella sleeve for shade on demand, or a pair of ledge loungers. On vinyl pools, we form the shelf into the pool structure itself, so it looks and feels seamless.
Great for every age
A ledge makes the pool friendlier for small kids and grandparents alike, a place to be in the water without swimming. Families tell us it’s the feature that gets used every single day the pool is open.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tanning ledge add to a pool?
On a new vinyl pool build, a tanning ledge is a modest addition to the overall project, typically a few thousand dollars depending on size. Use the estimator to see it in context.
How deep is a tanning ledge?
Usually 6 to 12 inches, deep enough for loungers and bubblers, shallow enough to stay warm and safe for little ones.
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