Landscape Lighting in Pismo Beach, CA
Paso Robles Landscaping designs and installs low-voltage LED landscape lighting for homes in Pismo Beach and Shell Beach, from path and step lights to patio, deck, tree and facade lighting. Good lighting makes the yard usable after dark, makes steps and walkways safer, and shows off the house without washing out the night view.
What we light
- Paths and steps for safe walking on sloped coastal lots.
- Patios, decks and outdoor kitchens with down lights and step lights.
- Trees and planting with soft up lights.
- Facades and entries to show off the house.
- Fire pits and water features.
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Built for salt air and views
Coastal fog and salt are hard on outdoor fixtures, so we pick solid brass or copper fixtures, sealed connectors and a transformer sized with room to add lights later. We walk the yard at the start, plan where light is useful, and keep it warm and low so it does not glare into windows, neighbors or the ocean view.
Permits and the City
Pismo Beach is an incorporated city, so any electrical permit runs through the City of Pismo Beach Community Development Department. Low-voltage systems on an existing outlet usually need none; a new outdoor circuit or outlet can. Homes in an association may also need HOA sign-off. We check before we start.
How a lighting project runs
- Free site visit and layout ideas.
- Written estimate with fixtures, zones and controls.
- Install the transformer, wiring and fixtures.
- Night-time aiming and timer setup.
- Walkthrough and care tips.
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Building a new home or remodeling too? Our sister companies are Harrod Built, a family general contractor for custom homes and remodels, and Harrod Drafting & Design, which draws plans for custom homes, remodels and additions. One family can carry the house, the plans and the yard.
Common questions
Will landscape lighting hold up near the ocean?
Yes, with the right fixtures. Near the coast we use brass, copper or marine-grade fixtures and sealed connections that stand up to salt air and fog better than painted aluminum.
Do I need a permit for landscape lighting in Pismo Beach?
Low-voltage systems on an existing outlet usually need no permit. A new outdoor circuit or outlet is electrical work that can need a City permit and a licensed electrician. We check before we start.
Can I control the lights from my phone?
Yes. We can install transformers with timers, photocells or app control, and set zones so the patio, paths and planting can be switched separately.
Can you keep the lights from glaring into neighbors or the view?
Yes. We use warm, shielded fixtures aimed down and away from windows, and keep light low on decks so the night view of the ocean stays clear.