CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in GOLETA, CA
25 verified contractors · 13 carry active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in GOLETA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 25 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in GOLETA, 13 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 11 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in GOLETA
GOLETA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
25 Licensed Landscapers in GOLETA
NOMURA-YAMASAKI LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1977 · 49 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #330906 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 448 9911
J C 'S LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #601469 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 680 8596
GARCIA ROCK AND WATER DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #634732 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 964 9531
HOLLAND LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #703641 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 687 6925
RINCON LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #795764 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 896 7310
ENVIROSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #797595 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 683 6196
TALLEY LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #880787 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 964 2608
CORTEZ SAUL LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #988932 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 708 1260
COASTLINE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #990418 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 310 6753
STONE & EARTH LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #416482 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 968 2664
GRUETZMACHER GARY LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #550966 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 680 5414
HOUSE DOUGAL R
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #629009 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 968 8535
PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #767871 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 403 6817
SCORSO JAMES LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #941489 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 705 8050
C F P I LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1017925 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 770 2472
MOTHER EARTH LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1097307 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 284 3802
TIERRA BUENA LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1108782 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 618 8058
KITSON LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Barbara County
License #1147294 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 681 7010
KITAJIMA GREG
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #994566 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 455 4706
HERNANDEZ JESUS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1086327 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 455 6115
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in GOLETA
Some GOLETA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold C16 (C16)
GOLETA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 25 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 13 (52%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 11 (44%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 15 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 17.5 years
- Longest-established contractor: 49 years (licensed 1977)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a landscaping contractor's license in California?
Every contractor on this page links to its official CSLB license-detail record. Search the license number at cslb.ca.gov to confirm the license is current, the classification is C-27 (Landscaping), and the status is CLEAR before you hire.
What is the difference between a C-27 licensed contractor and an unlicensed landscaper?
A C-27 license means the contractor passed California's trade and law exams, posted a contractor bond, and is accountable to the CSLB. Unlicensed operators carry none of those protections — you have little recourse if work is defective or someone is injured on your property.
Why does workers' compensation insurance matter when hiring a landscaper?
If a contractor employs a crew, active workers' comp insurance means you are not liable for on-site injuries. A contractor without it can legally work alone, but you take on real risk the moment an uninsured crew sets foot on your property.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in GOLETA?
GOLETA's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.
