Landscaping Services in Pebble Beach and Del Monte Forest

Paso Robles Landscaping designs and builds landscapes, patios, decks and outdoor living spaces in Pebble Beach and the Del Monte Forest. Building here means three layers of approval: the private Del Monte Forest Architectural Review Board, a Pebble Beach Company permit for trees, and Monterey County permits in the Coastal Zone. Add Monterey pine forest, fog, wildfire safety and the Peninsula's strict watering rules, and the plan matters as much as the build. We handle the drawings and the coordination so the project moves. Call 805-712-4440 or request a free estimate.

Architectural Review and Tree Permits in Del Monte Forest

According to the Del Monte Forest property owner guide:

• By deed restriction, improvements to a Del Monte Forest property need approval from the Del Monte Forest Architectural Review Board before Monterey County permits are issued
• No tree can be removed without a tree permit from the Pebble Beach Company Forestry Department, and a County permit may also be required
• Coast live oak, Monterey pine and Monterey cypress get special protection

Del Monte Forest is in the Coastal Zone, and County records show tree removals there processed with Coastal Development Permits or waivers. We prepare the site and landscape plans, mark trees and root zones, and line up the approvals in the right order. Exact requirements depend on the lot, so we confirm per lot.

Defensible Space in the Forest

The Pebble Beach Community Services District asks owners to manage defensible space in three zones: an ember-resistant Zone 0 within five feet of the house, a lean, clean Zone 1 from five to 30 feet, and a reduced-fuel Zone 2 from 30 to 100 feet. We design for it with gravel, pavers or concrete next to the house, well-spaced low planting, and fire features set on noncombustible pads with clearance around them.

Water Rules and Rebates

Pebble Beach is served by California American Water within the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, so Rule 162 applies year-round:

• No irrigation between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and irrigation only on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The rule covers sprinklers, drip, smart controllers and hand watering with a hose; a professional gardener or landscaper on site may irrigate on up to two days a week, small containers or buckets are fine any time, and subsurface graywater may run any time
• No irrigating during rain or for 48 hours after measurable rain
• Leaks and broken sprinklers repaired within 72 hours of notice
• No hosing down patios and driveways with drinking water, and hoses need a positive shut-off nozzle
• Fountains and ponds must recirculate
• Outdoor use must follow the state Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance where it applies

MPWMD's lawn removal rebate pays $1.00 per square foot, up to 2,500 square feet per property (amounts updated April 20, 2026 per the District's rebate table). The lawn must be green, mowed and regularly irrigated; the District must prequalify the project and pre-inspect it before any lawn comes out; replacement can be low-water plants or permeable surfaces such as mulch, decomposed granite or synthetic turf, but concrete and grouted pavers don't qualify; any irrigation in the converted area must be drip; the owner records a deed restriction; and the work must be finished within 120 days of the prequalification letter. Smart controllers, cisterns and flow meters also qualify for residential rebates.

Outdoor Living for Fog and Wind

Most evenings in the forest are cool. Covered patios, fire tables and heaters, wind screens and warm, low-glare lighting let you use the space more of the year. Decks are built around trees rather than through them, and paths use materials that sit lightly on root zones.

Planning a pool? The pool itself is built by a licensed pool partner. We design and build the poolside landscaping, decks, concrete, lighting and planting around it and coordinate the schedule with the pool builder.

What We Build in Pebble Beach

We can help you with everything from the first design to the finished build:

• Landscape design and installation, with drought-tolerant planting and drip irrigation
• Hardscape: patios, pavers, walkways, concrete and driveways
• Retaining walls, steps and drainage
• Pergolas, patio covers and decks
• Outdoor kitchens, fire pits and lighting
• Artificial turf, rock, gravel and decomposed granite, and lawn replacement

Nearby Areas We Serve

From Pebble Beach we also work in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey and Carmel Valley. See our Monterey County landscaping page, or our home base on the San Luis Obispo County service area page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need ARB approval for landscaping in Pebble Beach?

Del Monte Forest properties are deed restricted, and improvements need Del Monte Forest Architectural Review Board approval before County permits. We prepare the plans and confirm what your project needs.

Can I remove a tree in Pebble Beach?

Not without a Pebble Beach Company tree permit, and a County permit may also be required. Coast live oak, Monterey pine and Monterey cypress are specially protected.

What are the defensible space zones?

The Pebble Beach CSD describes Zone 0 within five feet of the home, Zone 1 from five to 30 feet, and Zone 2 from 30 to 100 feet. We design hardscape and planting to fit those zones.

When can I water in Pebble Beach?

MPWMD Rule 162 allows irrigation only on Wednesdays and Saturdays, outside 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A professional landscaper on site may irrigate on up to two days a week.

Do you build pools?

No. The pool is built by a licensed pool partner. We build the poolside landscaping, decks, concrete and lighting around it.