Landscaping, Hardscape and Outdoor Living in Santa Barbara County
Paso Robles Landscaping designs and builds landscapes, hardscape and outdoor living spaces in Santa Barbara County: Montecito and Santa Barbara on the South Coast, Goleta and Hope Ranch, Santa Ynez, Solvang and Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley, and Santa Maria, Orcutt and Lompoc in the north county. We are based in Paso Robles and also work across San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties. Several water agencies here run landscape rebates worth planning around, and Montecito and the hillsides above Santa Barbara add fire-safe landscaping and design approvals. Call 805-712-4440 or request a free estimate.
Communities We Serve in Santa Barbara County
South Coast
- Montecito: Montecito Water District rebates, Montecito Fire defensible space and County architectural review
- Santa Barbara: the City's lawn replacement and irrigation rebates, small lots and hillside homes
- Goleta: Goleta Water District's Smart Landscape Rebate covers part of design, drip, plants and mulch
- Hope Ranch: water from La Cumbre Mutual Water Company, so check its programs (see our Goleta page)
Santa Ynez Valley
- Santa Ynez Valley: Santa Ynez, Solvang, Los Olivos and Ballard, with hot summers, frosty nights, oaks and rural lots
North County
- Santa Maria and Orcutt: City watering rules, Golden State Water in Orcutt, and wind off the valley
- Lompoc: water-wise yards and patios built for wind and coastal fog
Landscape Rebates at a Glance
Your water provider decides which rebate you can get. Every program below requires approval before work starts, and funds can run out, so we confirm terms with the agency first.
| Provider | Where | Landscape rebates (checked Oct 6, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| City of Santa Barbara | City of Santa Barbara | Lawn replacement $2.00/sq ft, single-family maximum $1,500; up to $5.00/sq ft combined with a rain garden; plus irrigation efficiency rebates for drip, nozzles and smart timers |
| Montecito Water District | Montecito | Landscape conversion $3 per square foot after a District site visit, plus mulch delivery, drip conversion and smart controller rebates |
| Goleta Water District | Goleta and nearby areas it serves | Smart Landscape Rebate, up to $750 for single-family customers (50% of eligible design, drip, plants, mulch and permeable surfaces; artificial turf excluded) |
| City of Solvang | Solvang | Landscape rebate currently not funded |
| City of Santa Maria | Santa Maria | The City points customers to the County's WaterWiseSB program for rebates and offers free home water conservation visits (City water page) |
Fire-Safe Design in the Foothills
Much of Montecito and the hills above Santa Barbara and Goleta are wildland areas. California law requires 100 feet of defensible space around structures (or to the property line), and Montecito Fire asks for an ember-resistant first five feet: hardscape such as gravel, pavers or concrete and no combustible bark or mulch (Montecito Fire defensible space). We design patios, paths and seat walls to do that work and keep planting lean near the house. You can check any address on the State Fire Marshal's FHSZ map.
Permits and Design Approval
Santa Barbara, Goleta, Solvang, Santa Maria, Lompoc and the other incorporated cities issue their own permits. Unincorporated communities such as Montecito, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos and Orcutt go through the County of Santa Barbara, and Montecito projects that need design approval go to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, which can require a landscape plan listing plant species, sizes, quantities, locations and irrigation type (MBAR plan checklist). We prepare those plans and coordinate the submittal.
What We Build in Santa Barbara County
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
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.
Also Serving Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties
See our Monterey County landscaping page for Carmel, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley and Monterey, and our San Luis Obispo County service area page for every community near our Paso Robles office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work in Santa Barbara County?
Yes. We design and build landscapes, hardscape and outdoor living in Montecito, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Hope Ranch, the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria, Orcutt and Lompoc, in addition to San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties.
Which lawn rebate applies to my home?
It depends on your water provider. The City of Santa Barbara, Montecito Water District and Goleta Water District each run their own program, and all require approval before work starts. Check your water bill or ask us at the site visit.
Does artificial turf qualify for rebates?
Not in the City of Santa Barbara lawn replacement program or the Goleta Water District program, which both exclude it. Check the terms for your provider before choosing turf.
Do Montecito projects need design approval?
Many do. Montecito is unincorporated, so permits come from the County of Santa Barbara, and projects that go to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review may need a landscape plan. We prepare the plans.
Do you charge more to travel to Santa Barbara County?
Every project is priced on its own scope. Call us to set up a site visit and a free estimate.
Planning a Santa Barbara County Project?
Tell us about your yard. We will check your rebate, fire and design rules and give you a free estimate.
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Paso Robles Landscaping · 1345 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles · Licensed contractor, CSLB #986950 · Serving San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties