Coastal Landscaping and Hardscape in Cayucos, CA

Paso Robles Landscaping builds yards for Cayucos homes, from small beach cottages near Ocean Avenue to view lots in the hills above Highway 1. We design and install decks, patios, pavers, fences, raised beds, fire features, lighting, drip irrigation and coastal planting that can take salt, wind and fog. We come over Highway 46 from our Paso Robles office. Call 805-712-4440 or request a free estimate.

Building for Salt, Wind and Fog

Cayucos faces Estero Bay, so most yards get onshore wind most afternoons and damp, salty air much of the year. A few things we do differently here:

• Materials. Stainless or coated fasteners, powder-coated or aluminum metal, sealed pavers, and wood species and finishes that handle moisture.
• Wind shelter. A solid patio cover, a glass or slatted screen, or a low wall around a fire pit makes a seating area usable on windy evenings.
• Planting. Coastal natives, grasses and succulents that tolerate salt spray, with heavier rock and gravel that stays put. We avoid invasive plants like iceplant and pampas grass.
• Small lots. Cottage lots reward careful layout: a deck or patio sized to the space, raised beds, and storage that doesn't eat the yard.

Water in Cayucos

Cayucos gets treated Whale Rock Reservoir water from the County-run Cayucos Water Treatment Plant, which delivers it to three water purveyors: Cayucos Beach Mutual Water Company, Morro Rock Mutual Water Company and County Service Area 10A, which serves the south end of town (see the County's CSA 10/10A page). Which one serves you depends on your address, so check your bill before you look for a rebate. Whatever the source, coastal gardens here can run on very little water once plants are established: drip lines, a weather-based controller and mulch or gravel between plants. See lawn replacement and rebates for programs we track.

Coastal Zone and Permits

Cayucos is an unincorporated community in the Coastal Zone, so structures, grading and some work near bluffs or creeks can need County Planning & Building review. Simple planting and replacing an existing patio usually don't. On hillside lots we plan drainage and footings for steep, shifting ground, and on the hills behind town we keep fire safety in mind: check the State Fire Marshal's FHSZ map for your address, and see fire-safe landscaping.

What We Build in Cayucos

Popular projects for Cayucos homes:

• 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 Cayucos we also work in Morro Bay, Cambria, Los Osos, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. See every community on our San Luis Obispo County service area page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work in Cayucos?

Yes, on beach cottages and hillside homes throughout Cayucos.

Who supplies water in Cayucos?

Three purveyors: Cayucos Beach Mutual Water Company, Morro Rock Mutual Water Company and County Service Area 10A at the south end of town. All receive treated Whale Rock Reservoir water.

What holds up to salt air?

Stainless or coated hardware, aluminum or powder-coated metal, sealed pavers and moisture-tolerant wood finishes.

How do you deal with the wind?

Solid patio covers, screens and low walls around seating areas, plus heavier gravel and wind-tolerant plants.