CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SANTA BARBARA, CA
111 verified contractors · 71 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SANTA BARBARA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 111 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SANTA BARBARA, 71 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 59 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SANTA BARBARA
SANTA BARBARA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b, with minimum temperatures of 35–40°F and no meaningful frost season. Zone 10b is one of the most favorable climates for landscaping in the United States — a near-endless growing season, but also near-endless water demand. Experienced contractors here design around California's water restrictions, favor Mediterranean and drought-adapted species, and build irrigation systems calibrated for year-round operation. The absence of frost also means pest and disease pressure never resets — a contractor who understands Zone 10b biology is worth asking about.
111 Licensed Landscapers in SANTA BARBARA
MONECITO LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1970 · 56 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #263156 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 969 3984
CAL-WESTERN LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1973 · 53 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #282188 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 962 4216
PREMIER FENCE CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1981 · 45 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #400726 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 966 4820
TROPICAL LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #422558 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 448 0922
CICILEO LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #518485 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 967 3939
MOSHER LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #550411 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 680 0436
LAS PALMAS LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #559525 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 895 1966
W W LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #612536 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 732 8496
PACIFIC TREE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #632363 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 962 8317
PARKS DALE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #660954 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 886 1674
NYDAM LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #661265 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 965 8901
VANDER ARK LANDSCAPE CARE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #677441 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 563 1976
HARLIN LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #679278 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 969 5245
MONTEVERDE LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #679624 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 895 1416
PARAISO LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #682740 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 896 3638
RANCH MASTER
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #699616 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 448 7372
JIMENEZ NURSERY & LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #732035 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 684 7955
PROGRESSIVE CARE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #737731 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 965 2045
DAVEENA'S GARDEN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #786328 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(323) 376 8662
GREENKEEPER
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #793567 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 455 1081
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SANTA BARBARA
Some SANTA BARBARA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 4 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 11 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Masonry (C29)
- 3 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SANTA BARBARA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 111 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 71 (64%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 59 (53%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 64 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 56 years (licensed 1970)
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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.
Do landscapers in SANTA BARBARA work year-round?
Yes. SANTA BARBARA sits in a near frost-free zone, so planting, irrigation work, and maintenance run every month of the year — though water-efficient design still matters under California's conservation rules.
