CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in OCEANSIDE, CA
62 verified contractors · 36 carry active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in OCEANSIDE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 62 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in OCEANSIDE, 36 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 36 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in OCEANSIDE
OCEANSIDE 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.
62 Licensed Landscapers in OCEANSIDE
J J LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1014020 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 525 7714
TRIPLE BESTS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1013524 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(442) 500 8530
LITTLEPAGE LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1979 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #369695 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 492 7953
DUTCH-DRAIN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1981 · 44 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #411432 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 500 9863
SMITH ROBERT PAUL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #574835 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 940 0847
FORLENZA ANTHONY MICHAEL LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #574426 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 212 3882
APEX CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #847642 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 204 7777
AMAZING SYNTHETIC GREENS INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #871002 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 895 2491
OSUNA LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #915422 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 802 4515
RAMIREZ GUSTAVO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #934385 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(323) 365 5151
GARDEN GATE AND STONE LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #931389 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 402 4816
GREEN COAST LAND & GARDEN SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #961100 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 630 8086
ROLANSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #959468 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 473 8084
GREEN EXPRESSIONS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #995954 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 653 9467
DAK SUSTAINABLE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1016862 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 997 4686
C A LANDSCAPE TREE SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1036141 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 672 2496
FREDRICKSON LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1028231 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 583 9699
J C BROTHERS LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1046881 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 696 6572
FRANCO'S LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1057515 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 239 7308
ALTA MIRADA TREE AND LANDCARE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1079936 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 613 8769
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in OCEANSIDE
Some OCEANSIDE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 4 also hold General Building (B)
- 3 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 1 also hold D03 (D03)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
OCEANSIDE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 62 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 36 (58%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 36 (58%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 34 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.5 years
- Longest-established contractor: 47 years (licensed 1979)
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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 OCEANSIDE?
OCEANSIDE'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.
