Outdoor Living Design and Build in Westwood, CA

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Family-owned and operated Serving California since 1999 Trusted experts in native ecology and drought-conscious design

From small-lot and side-yard landscape design to plunge pools and elegant courtyard patios, our in-house team designs and builds outdoor spaces for Westwood's mix of single-family pockets near UCLA and the Village.

Since 1999 - Licensed & insured - 10,000+ projects completed across the Greater Los Angeles Area

25+ years of experience
10,000+ projects completed
In-house design-build crews
Westwood Westside Los Angeles service area

Why Pacific Outdoor Living

Designed Right. Built Right. Coordinated From Start to Finish.

Westwood landscapes deserve more than generic improvement. They need a plan that respects the site, mature nature, biodiversity, and the practical realities of construction.

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Permitting Help Built In

Westwood projects run through City of Los Angeles Building and Safety, and the neighborhood's smaller, tightly built lots often mean setback and easement review takes on more weight than it would on a larger suburban parcel. Our permitting department confirms the specifics during the Site Analysis.

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Wholesale Material Advantages

We source through long-standing supplier relationships and pass our wholesale material discounts through to you instead of treating them as an upsell. You can visit our showroom to compare pavers, stone, and tile in person before final selections are made.

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One Coordinated Process

Design, materials, budget, scheduling, permits, planting, and construction stay connected from first measurements to final walkthrough, which matters more on a small Westwood lot where every square foot of the plan has to work together.

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Enjoy Your Dream Space Now. Pay Over Time.

Bring your outdoor vision to life sooner with flexible monthly payment options designed around your budget. We partner with Wells Fargo Bank and Lyon Financial so quality design and build does not have to arrive with financial stress.

Designing for Westwood

What to Consider When Planning a Westwood Outdoor Space

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A Dense Westside Neighborhood With Real Single-Family Pockets

Westwood is best known for UCLA and the high-rise condominiums near the Village, but it also holds genuine single-family pockets, in Comstock, the Westwood Hills, and streets north of Wilshire, on lots that are smaller and more tightly built than most of the Westside.

That density shapes construction logistics as much as design: street parking, access for equipment, and coordinating work near a busy, walkable university-adjacent area all take real planning that a larger suburban lot does not require.

The mild, marine-layer-softened Westside climate is genuinely forgiving for planting, which is part of why a well-designed small Westwood yard can look considerably lusher than the square footage would suggest.

Designing for Westwood

Small Lots, Dense Access, and a Mild Westside Climate

Westwood's single-family pockets sit inside one of the densest, most walkable parts of the Westside, and that context shapes both design and construction planning.

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Designing on a Small Urban Lot

Westwood's single-family lots are often smaller than the rest of the Westside. We plan pool, patio, and planting placement to make full use of every usable corner rather than forcing a standard suburban layout onto a compact site.

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Construction Access Near a Busy University-Adjacent Area

Street parking and traffic near UCLA and the Village take real planning. We schedule deliveries, staging, and crew access around the neighborhood's genuinely dense daily patterns.

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Matching 1920s Character and Midcentury Homes

Westwood mixes 1920s character homes near the Village with midcentury properties on the surrounding streets. We choose materials and plant palettes to complement the specific architecture rather than a generic plan.

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A Mild Climate That Rewards a Lush Design

The Westside's marine-layer-softened climate lets a well-planted small Westwood yard read as considerably lusher than the square footage suggests, if the plant palette and irrigation are chosen with that in mind.

Our Process

A Clearer Path From Idea to Finished Space

Our proven design-build process turns your goals into a coordinated plan before construction begins, helping reduce uncertainty, avoid costly surprises, and keep the project moving forward.

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Site Analysis

This initial investment helps guarantee your project is Designed Right, Built Right, on time, and on budget. It gives our team the accurate information needed to plan confidently and avoid costly surprises later.

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Local FAQs

Questions About Planning a Project in Westwood

Does Pacific Outdoor Living serve Westwood?

Yes. Westwood is within our Westside Los Angeles service region. Use the address checker on this page to confirm coverage for your exact property.

My lot is small. Is it worth doing a full landscape design?

Often, yes. A small lot benefits from deliberate space planning more than a large one does, since every corner has to earn its place. Courtyard layouts and side-yard plunge pools are common solutions here.

How do you handle construction access near UCLA and the Village?

We plan deliveries, parking, and staging around the neighborhood's genuinely busy daily patterns, and coordinate directly with you on timing for anything that needs street access.

Can you design a landscape that fits a 1920s character home?

Yes. We choose materials, proportions, and plant palettes to complement the specific architecture of the house rather than applying a generic design.

What does a small-lot backyard project cost in Westwood?

Scope and site access both move the number. A consultation and Site Analysis are the fastest way to get a budget specific to your property. Learn About Financing Options

Ready to Plan Your Outdoor Space?

Start with a conversation about your property, priorities, and the way you want to live outdoors in Westwood.

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