Landscaping and Hardscape in Morro Bay, CA

Paso Robles Landscaping designs and builds yards for Morro Bay homes, from North Morro Bay and Cloisters to Downtown, the Embarcadero hillsides and Del Mar. We build patios, pavers, decks, fences, fire features, raised beds, lighting, drip irrigation and coastal planting, and we convert lawns in a way that fits the City's rebate rules. Call 805-712-4440 or request a free estimate.

Morro Bay Conditions

Morro Bay's mild, foggy summers and steady afternoon wind are easy on people and hard on some plants and materials. We plan for:

• Wind and salt: sheltered seating with patio covers or screens, salt-tolerant plants, and coated or stainless hardware.
• Sandy or hillside ground: compacted bases and edge restraints so pavers stay put, and drainage and retaining walls on slopes.
• Cool, damp evenings: fire pits and lighting make a yard usable after sunset.

Morro Bay Cash for Grass and Water Rebates

The City of Morro Bay funds a Water Conservation Rebate Program with Cash for Grass, irrigation retrofit, rain barrel and SMART irrigation controller rebates. The City's Cash for Grass terms pay per square foot of grass removed, with a 200-square-foot minimum and a cap that applies at 1,000 square feet or more; check the program page for current amounts. Turf has to be replaced with drought-tolerant plants or mulch, any new irrigation must be drip, and the City reviews the lawn before you remove it. Permeable, non-flammable artificial turf can qualify when it meets the City's installation standards. Rebates are first-come, first-served and limited to one per household address. The City's water conservation page also notes a permit fee rebate for eligible greywater projects. We build conversions to those specs and take the photos you need; see lawn replacement and rebates.

Coastal Zone and Fire Zones

Most of Morro Bay lies in the Coastal Zone, so some projects, such as new structures, larger grading or work near the bay, creeks or bluffs, may need City planning review before a building permit. Simple planting and most patio replacements are much simpler. State fire hazard maps released in 2025 also show High and Very High zones in parts of Morro Bay. Check your address on the State Fire Marshal's FHSZ map, and if you're near open hillside, keep the first five feet around the house noncombustible. See fire-safe landscaping.

What We Build in Morro Bay

Typical Morro Bay projects:

• Landscape design and installation, with drought-tolerant planting and drip irrigation
• Hardscape: patios, pavers, walkways, concrete and driveways
• Poured driveways, walks and patio slabs planned around City drawings and coastal rules: concrete flatwork in Morro Bay
• Downspouts, swales, rain gardens and curb-outlet planning under City stormwater, bluff and creek rules: yard drainage in Morro Bay
• Drainage just up the coast, where County rules apply: yard drainage in Cayucos
• Walls, terraces and garden steps under City rules: retaining walls in Morro Bay
• Just north, under County coastal rules: retaining walls in Cayucos
• Drip, controllers and the current City watering limits: irrigation in Morro Bay
• 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 Morro Bay we also work in Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, Cambria and Atascadero. See every community on our San Luis Obispo County service area page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work in Morro Bay?

Yes, in every Morro Bay neighborhood, plus nearby Cayucos.

How does the Morro Bay Cash for Grass rebate work?

The City terms pay per square foot of grass removed, with a 200-square-foot minimum and a cap at 1,000 square feet; check the program page for current amounts. The City must review the lawn before removal, and funds are first-come, first-served.

Does artificial turf qualify in Morro Bay?

The City accepts permeable, non-flammable artificial turf that meets its program terms and installation standards, including a minimum five-year warranty and a gap from plants and trees.

Do I need a coastal permit for landscaping?

Simple planting usually doesn't. New structures, larger grading or work near the bay, creeks or bluffs may need City review. We check before design is final.