What shapes the investment
- Automatic aluminum versus custom wood construction
- Size and roof type (motorized versus fixed)
- Attachment to the house versus freestanding
- Electrical work for a motorized roof
- Bundling with an outdoor kitchen island
Pergolas
Los Olivos Pergola and Shade Structure Design and Build
Los Olivos' oak-studded hills and large estate and equestrian lots call for a shade structure built at estate scale, not a small deck accent. We design pergolas and cabanas around your property's real acreage and wine-country entertaining style, then build them with our own in-house crews.
- 25+years of experience
- 10,000+projects completed
- In-housedesign-build crews
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What you're looking for
The right approach follows how you want to use the space. Pick what you're actually after below, and the materials and layout mostly follow from it. Every project shown was built here in the Central Coast, so the choices are suited to this climate.
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01 Shade without losing the sky An open roof lets air pass through and keeps the space cooler than a solid cover, cutting harsh valley sun without closing off oak-studded hillside views. See pergola projects -
02 Wine country estate entertaining A cabana-scale pergola anchors dining, a fireplace, and even an outdoor kitchen, matching how Los Olivos properties actually entertain. See entertaining spaces -
03 A transition between spaces A pergola can bridge a pool and an outdoor kitchen, or connect a main house to a guest or tasting area further out on the property. See connected outdoor rooms -
04 Comfort in the afternoon heat Santa Ynez Valley summers run hot and dry. Sun shading and heat insulation make a large outdoor room usable through the hottest part of the day. See shade solutions
Service options
Motorized Aluminum Pergola
Best for Anyone who wants sun and shade on demand, with a roof that opens and closes at the touch of a button.
- 100 percent waterproof when the roof is closed
- Wind-resistant construction
- Sun shading, heat insulation, and UV protection
- Dimming and ventilation adjustment
- Rated for heavy snow loading
- Available in matte white and dark grey
On your property Needs a nearby electrical connection to run the motorized roof. Fully installed pergolas start around $8,000.
- Outdoor kitchens
- Patios
- Bar seating
- String and accent lighting
Custom Wood Pergola or Cabana
Best for Anyone who wants an estate-scale structure with Provence- or Mediterranean-inspired materials, not a prefabricated kit.
- Built to the exact size and shape of the space
- Scales up to a full cabana with a kitchen and fireplace
- Classic tile roofing and heavy timber beams suit wine-country estates
- Can be finished or stained to match existing architecture
- Freestanding placement works well on larger equestrian lots
On your property Los Olivos' hot, dry summers and larger lots make heavy timber construction and real roof coverage worth the investment over a lighter lattice.
- Outdoor kitchens
- Fire features
- Pools and spas
- String and accent lighting
How we work
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Before Site analysis
We measure the exact footprint a pergola or cabana will cover, and check how your property’s acreage, hills, and sun exposure factor in.
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Consultation Initial consultation
With the site analysis in hand, you meet with a designer to choose automatic aluminum or custom wood and rough out placement.
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Design Conceptual design
Sketches become a design plan showing the structure, roof type, and how it ties into a kitchen, fireplace, or pool.
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Under construction Construction
Crews set posts, install the roof, and finish the surrounding patio and lighting.
- Finished
Finished
The finished structure anchors wine-country estate entertaining at the scale the property calls for.
Key decisions
Things worth knowing before a first consultation.
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Aluminum versus wood
Automatic aluminum offers a motorized roof and low maintenance. Custom wood and tile suit Los Olivos’ wine-country estate character at a scale automatic aluminum alone doesn’t match.
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Wine country estate aesthetic
Provence- and Mediterranean-inspired materials and entertaining-focused design fit Los Olivos' upscale wine-country character better than a standard suburban pergola.
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Attached versus freestanding
A small pergola can accent an empty corner, or attach to the roofline of the house. Freestanding structures work anywhere in the yard.
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Roof type and weather
A double-layer automatic roof allows zero water penetration when closed, and its insulated design suppresses noise like rain.
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Integration with other features
Pergolas pair naturally with fire features, outdoor kitchens, and pools as a transition between spaces.
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Sizing and budget
A pergola alone starts around $8,000 installed, sized to the available space in the yard. Bundled with an outdoor kitchen island, packages start around $9,950.
Investment and timeline
No quote written off a photograph can account for what your property is like.
What shapes the schedule
- Design and material selection
- Electrical coordination for automatic roofs
- Custom wood fabrication lead times
- Surrounding patio and paving work
- Final installation and testing
Why custom pergola patio was drawn together with the rest of the property
Decking, drainage, utilities, planting, shade and lighting all bear on where a feature goes and how it gets built. Settling them on one set of drawings is what keeps conduit out of the wrong trench and stops paving being cut to fit afterward.
- Estate-scale placement Sized and sited for a larger equestrian or wine-country lot, not a suburban corner.
- Kitchen and fireplace pairing The structure covers both, so cooking and lounging happen in one connected room.
- Pool and patio pairing The cabana and pool deck are designed together, not added separately.
- Material selection Tile roofing and heavy timber chosen to match estate architecture and hold up to valley heat.
- Evening use Heaters and lighting extend wine-country entertaining into a cool evening.
Access, engineering, permits, finishes and scope vary a lot from one property to the next, so the investment and the schedule for your project are set once we have seen the site and the design is settled.
Tell us about the property and what you want the space to do. We will walk through the design, site and permitting factors likely to shape it.
What customers say
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pacific Outdoor Living serve Los Olivos?
Yes. Los Olivos is within our Central Coast wine-country service region, and our in-house design-build team works throughout the area.
Can a pergola scale up to a full cabana in Los Olivos?
Yes. Larger estate and equestrian lots often call for a cabana-scale structure with an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, and covered lounge rather than a small accent pergola.
Can a pergola attach to my house?
Yes. Pergolas can attach to the roofline of the house or stand freestanding anywhere in the yard, depending on the space available.
Does an open-roof pergola actually keep you cool?
Yes. An open roof lets air pass through, which keeps the space cooler than a fully solid cover, while cloth shades or an automatic aluminum roof let you control how much sun comes through.
What does a pergola cost in Los Olivos?
A fully installed automatic aluminum pergola starts around $8,000. An estate-scale custom wood cabana costs more and varies with size and finish.
Ready to get started?
Schedule a consultation with one of our designers to discuss your project goals and explore what's possible on your property.
What happens next: we set up a visit, measure the property and talk through what you want the space to do. Then you get a design to look at before you commit to anything.