38 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Santa Barbara: Hoffman Landscaping LLC, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CJ Landscape & Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 38.
Most-reviewed: Manifest Building, 121 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #2.
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38 Santa Barbara landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 38 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoffman Landscaping LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (12) | Carpinteria, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Manifest Building | 85 | 4.9★ (121) | Santa Barbara | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Superior landscaping and property MAINTENANCE | 85 | 5.0★ (8) | Santa Barbara | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | CJ Landscape & Construction | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Goleta, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | J W's Landscaping and Gardening Services | 83 | 4.7★ (12) | Solvang, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Reyes Gardening Services | 83 | 4.8★ (32) | Goleta, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | CLEARVIEW LANDSCAPING | 83 | 4.8★ (82) | Santa Barbara | — | — |
| 8 | Cal-Green Landscaping and Tree Care | 83 | 5.0★ (5) | Goleta, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Mayan General Construction & Landscaping | 83 | 5.0★ (16) | Santa Barbara | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Quality Tree Care | 83 | 5.0★ (4) | Goleta, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (121).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solvang, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 1 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, 68 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gardener”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Rio, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gardener”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 1 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Luis' Landscape and Maintenance | 76 | 3.3★ (3) | 2 mi |
| 27 | Cruz Landscaping | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 28 | Nomura Yamasaki Landscapes, Inc | 75 | 4.6★ (21) | 8 mi |
| 29 | Valencia Tree & Landscape | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | In Santa Barbara |
| 30 | Arroyo Seco Construction | 75 | 3.4★ (5) | In Santa Barbara |
| 31 | Bella Vista Landscapes | 75 | 4.0★ (4) | In Santa Barbara |
| 32 | Kitson Landscape Management, LLC | 74 | 3.9★ (18) | 7 mi |
| 33 | Cornerstone Landscapes, Inc. | 74 | 4.6★ (10) | 8 mi |
| 34 | Breathtaking Landscaping | 74 | 3.7★ (7) | In Santa Barbara |
| 35 | Express Hauling | 73 | 5.0★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 36 | Green World Landscapes | 71 | 3.8★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 37 | Wilson Environmental Contracting (WELDesign; WilsonEnv), Inc | 70 | 5.0★ (5) | In Santa Barbara |
| 38 | Ashley Farrell Design | 69 | 3.5★ (8) | In Santa Barbara |
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.
We scored 38 Santa Barbara landscapers on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Santa Barbara data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |