About
Tucked along the coast in Laguna Beach, California, Laguna Koi Ponds is a destination shop for koi enthusiasts who take their ponds seriously. The store's outdoor grounds are lined with ponds showcasing a stunning array of koi varieties — from bold Doitsu Kujaku to vibrant standards in every size and price range. Customers routinely make two-hour drives just to browse the collection, and the store also ships fish for those who can't visit in person.
The staff is the real draw here. Oscar, in particular, has earned near-legendary status among reviewers for his deep knowledge of koi care, his patience in answering questions, and his willingness to walk visitors through every pond to point out favorites and explain what makes each variety special. Greg, the owner Ben, Gianni, Pedro, and Victor round out a team that customers describe as genuinely passionate about their fish and eager to educate.
They'll talk you through proper pond setup, filter installation, water chemistry, plant selection, and how to safely introduce new koi to an existing pond. Beyond the fish, Laguna Koi Ponds stocks everything needed for pond construction and maintenance: pumps, filters, pond lights, nutrients, water treatments, and aquatic plants. They also offer pond maintenance services, making scheduled visits to keep ponds healthy — though a small number of reviewers have flagged inconsistencies with service scheduling and communication on the maintenance side.
The store doubles as a surprisingly enjoyable outing even for non-buyers. Homeschool groups visit so kids can feed the fish, and families stop in during weekend trips to Laguna Beach just to take in the colors. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and bilingual — staff members speak both English and Spanish.
For anyone building a new koi pond, expanding an existing one, or simply seeking expert guidance on keeping their Nishikigoi healthy, Laguna Koi Ponds delivers a level of specialization and personal attention that's increasingly rare in the aquatics world.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
- Pond
Highlights
What makes them special
- Massive outdoor collection of koi in all sizes, varieties, and price ranges
- Ships koi fish to customers who can't visit in person
- Oscar and Greg offer exceptional one-on-one guidance on koi selection and care
- Full inventory of pond supplies including pumps, filters, lights, plants, and nutrients
- Pond maintenance and setup services available
From keepers
Customer reviews
“I was in the area for work and decided to stop in because I am in need of Koi Fish. I wish this place wasn’t so far away from me. They have a beautiful collection and they were very friendly. They answered all of my questions and didn’t rush me. When it’s time, I’ll probably make the 2 hour drive here.”
— Wilson Owens5.03 days ago“Oscar was very helpful in helping us pick some new koi for our enlarged pond.”
— Jana Lanning5.04 weeks ago“Great place to come check out the different varieties of koi. Thanks to the great employees for allowing our homeschool children to explore and feed the beautiful fish.”
— Desiree Vasquez5.03 months ago“Oscar and Gianni are the greatest down here. Answer all my questions on chemicals and hardware. Friendly and extremely attentive. Come get your stuff handled right here in Laguna!!!”
— Kenneth Koestler5.04 months ago“Always so knowledgeable and nice. Greg has helped us so much with our pond.”
— Matt Cobb5.04 months ago“Super knowledgeable on koi and koi care! Beautiful fish! Excellent service will definitely be back!”
— Bill Waters5.04 months ago“beautiful fish”
— kaveh dadbin5.04 months ago“Super helpful team”
— Tony Thompson5.07 months ago“Nice and knowledgeable staff very friendly and informative”
— Ziad Traieh5.08 months ago“huge collection friendly staff and beautiful colors”
— glenn wolf5.08 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (949) 494-5107 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Laguna Koi Ponds.