Canyon & Estate Landscaping in Bel Air

Tucked into the Santa Monica Mountains, Bel Air is a world of winding canyon roads, private gates, and estates that seem to grow out of the ridgelines. Landscaping here is rarely simple: lots roll, drop, and climb, and the best gardens work with that topography instead of fighting it. We design grounds that feel discovered rather than installed, where terraces, water features, and specimen planting settle naturally into the hillside.

The community's architecture ranges from stately traditional and Mediterranean compounds to bold contemporary builds, and each demands a different landscape vocabulary. Behind the gates of East Gate, West Gate, and the upper canyons, we plan for privacy, arrival sequences, and outdoor rooms that take full advantage of the elevation. Every project also accounts for the realities of canyon living, from wildfire exposure to slope stability and the mountains' distinct microclimate.