36 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Isla Vista: Reyes Gardening Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CJ Landscape & Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 36.
Most-reviewed: Manifest Building, 121 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #4.
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36 Isla Vista landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reyes Gardening Services | 61 | 4.8★ (32) | Goleta, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | CLEARVIEW LANDSCAPING | 61 | 4.8★ (82) | Santa Barbara, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | CJ Landscape & Construction | 60 | 5.0★ (7) | Goleta, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Manifest Building | 58 | 4.9★ (121) | Santa Barbara, 10 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | J W's Landscaping and Gardening Services | 58 | 4.7★ (12) | Solvang, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Quality Tree Care | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Goleta, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Superior landscaping and property MAINTENANCE | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Santa Barbara, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Hoffman Landscaping LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Carpinteria, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Grande's Gardening & Landscaping | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Goleta, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Nomura Yamasaki Landscapes, Inc | 56 | 4.6★ (21) | Goleta, 2 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, the most in Isla Vista.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solvang, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gardener”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 2 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Salinas Landscape LLC | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Cruz Landscaping | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 28 | Luis' Landscape and Maintenance | 50 | 3.3★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 29 | Bella Vista Landscapes | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Breathtaking Landscaping | 50 | 3.7★ (7) | 10 mi |
| 31 | GLS Companies | 50 | 4.8★ (17) | 8 mi |
| 32 | Express Hauling | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 6 mi |
| 33 | Arroyo Seco Construction | 49 | 3.4★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 34 | Valencia Tree & Landscape | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 35 | Green World Landscapes | 49 | 3.8★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 36 | Wilson Environmental Contracting (WELDesign; WilsonEnv), Inc | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 7 mi |
20 more landscapers within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluestone Hardscape | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| BrightView Landscapes | 4.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Burning Stone Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Cal-Western Landscape Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Evergreen Landscapes | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Garden Smart | 3.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Grass Roots | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Hale's Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Hernandez Landscape & Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Hernandez Landscaping Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| La Tierra Landscape Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Landscapes by Davids | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Lawn & Landscape | In Isla Vista | |
| Macy Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Mountain View Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| OceanSide Custom HardScapes | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| RMJ Landscapes | 4.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Robert Andrew Fowler Landscape Architect | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Sierra Landscape Designs | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| YouThought | In Isla Vista |
We scored 36 Isla Vista landscapers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Isla Vista data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |