Landscaping and Outdoor Living in Avila Beach, CA

Paso Robles Landscaping designs and builds outdoor living spaces in Avila Beach, from homes near the beach and Front Street to the Avila Valley and the planned neighborhoods in the hills. We build patio covers and pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fire features, spa and pool surrounds, pavers, decks, lighting, drip irrigation and coastal planting. Call 805-712-4440 or request a free estimate.

Two Climates in One Small Area

Avila's beachfront and its valley a mile or two inland can feel very different. Near the water, fog, salt and wind shape every choice; up the valley it's often sunnier and warmer, and shade matters more. We design for the spot you're actually in:

• Near the beach: aluminum or powder-coated structures, stainless or coated hardware, sealed stone and pavers, and salt-tolerant coastal plants.
• In the valley and hills: patio covers and pergolas for afternoon shade, heat-tolerant Mediterranean planting, and drainage and retaining walls on slopes.
• Everywhere: fire features and lighting for cool evenings.

Water in Avila Beach

Avila has more than one water provider. The Avila Beach Community Services District serves the town itself, and San Miguelito Mutual Water Company serves San Luis Bay Estates and nearby Avila Valley neighborhoods; some other areas have their own systems. Ask your provider whether it currently offers any landscape rebates. Either way, a garden of coastal natives and Mediterranean plants on drip, with gravel and mulch between plants, needs little water once established. See our lawn replacement page for programs we track around the county.

HOAs, Coastal Zone and Permits

Many Avila homes are in planned communities with HOA design guidelines for structures, materials, colors and plant lists. Send us your HOA guidelines early and we'll design to them and prepare drawings for architectural review. Avila Beach is unincorporated and largely in the Coastal Zone, so new structures, grading and work near creeks or bluffs can need County Planning & Building review. Hillsides around Avila are also wildland; check your address on the State Fire Marshal's FHSZ map and see fire-safe landscaping.

What We Build in Avila Beach

Popular Avila Beach projects:

• Landscape design and installation, with drought-tolerant planting and drip irrigation
• Hardscape: patios, pavers, walkways, concrete and driveways
• Retaining walls, steps and drainage (see yard drainage in Avila Beach)
• Pergolas, patio covers and decks
• Outdoor kitchens, fire pits and lighting
• Artificial turf, rock, gravel and decomposed granite, and lawn replacement
• Pool and spa surrounds and water features

Nearby Areas We Serve

From Avila Beach we also work in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach and Los Osos. See every community on our San Luis Obispo County service area page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work in Avila Beach and the Avila Valley?

Yes, at the beach, in the Avila Valley and in the planned neighborhoods in the hills.

Can you work with my HOA?

Yes. Send us your HOA design guidelines and we will design to them and prepare drawings for architectural review.

What holds up near the ocean?

Aluminum or powder-coated structures, stainless or coated hardware, sealed stone and pavers, and salt-tolerant plants.

Who supplies water in Avila?

The Avila Beach Community Services District serves the town, and San Miguelito Mutual Water Company serves San Luis Bay Estates and nearby Avila Valley neighborhoods. Other areas may have their own systems.