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Licensed Landscapers in Santa Monica, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-27 Landscaping Contractor

  • 20licensed landscapers
  • 20active (Clear)
  • 0%with a suspension
  • 40%workers' comp exempt
  • 13.9 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 65%corp / LLC / partnership (35% sole owner)
  • 0new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 20 landscapers based in Santa Monica in CSLB's current file. 20 (100%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension, 0%, is 4.7 points lower than the Los Angeles County rate for the same license (4.7%). About 40% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for landscapers.

Experience varies: 65% have been licensed 10+ years and 0 are new this year (median 13.9 years, vs 13.2 statewide).

In California this work generally calls for the C-27 Landscaping Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-27 Landscaping Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a landscaper's license in Santa Monica

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 20 Santa Monica listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-27 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.

All 20 landscapers in Santa Monica

Santa Monica landscapers sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed landscapers in Santa Monica
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
American Botanical Company 587521 Clear 36 Insured On file
Randall Landscape Designs & Services 605854 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Sepco Earthscape INC 763857 Clear 27 Insured On file
Beth Edelstein Landscape Design 809888 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Cleanscape Services INC 865507 Clear 21 Insured On file
Ruby Begonia 897411 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Green Plant Service 939600 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Crescent Landscape 947654 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Creative Landscapes INC 966476 Clear 15 Insured On file
Sacred Garden Designs INC 971025 Clear 14 Exempt On file
On Golden Pond INC 986600 Clear 13 Insured On file
Rockhound Group INC the 999100 Clear 11 Insured On file
Haley Jack Exteriors Landscapes 1007034 Clear 11 Insured On file
Scape Outdoors INC 1024403 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Happy Earth INC 1024568 Clear 9 Insured On file
Sm Brothers Landscape INC 1068504 Clear 6 Insured On file
Design Scapes Landscaping 1070231 Clear 6 Insured On file
Green Horizon Landscape 1107806 Clear 3 Insured On file
Ziigardens 1129477 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Earth & Sol Landscaping INC 1138337 Clear 1 Insured On file

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed landscapers are in Santa Monica?

CSLB's current public file lists 20 landscapers with a Santa Monica mailing address. 20 have a Clear status, and 90% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a landscaper need in California?

Look for C-27 on the license. 20 businesses in Santa Monica hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).

How do I check a landscaper's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Santa Monica, 60% of landscapers list a policy, 40% claim an exemption and 0% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.

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