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
SB EVOLUTION LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1107678 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 453 9551
TWINS LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Barbara County
License #1125945 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 886 8708
ROOTLINE LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1150123 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 452 1999
FLEETSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1151159 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 849 5050
TORRES AND CRONK LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1141556 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 319 6335
CREATIVE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS
No Active WCLicensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #462205 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 689 8142
COLD SPRINGS LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #547545 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 969 6046
ARTISAN GARDENS & LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #809326 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 455 4382
CYMOSA
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #935303 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 698 1526
S B TURF LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #996069 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 448 2167
REAL GREEN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Partnership · Santa Barbara County
License #1019961 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 680 3132
RARAMURI LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1049401 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 636 1074
DEL MONTE LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1052634 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 680 9028
PEREZ JESUS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1064898 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 617 8300
BLAKESCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1072916 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 689 0243
BOTELLO P C LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1079808 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 698 3203
KOSKI SCOTT CHRISTOPHER
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1091715 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 448 0291
FLOWERS FOR FINGERS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Barbara County
License #1101487 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 699 6154
BENITO'S LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1130185 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 708 7921
FLORES LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Barbara County
License #1134328 · Status: CLEAR ✓
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.
