Landscape Lighting
in Coronado
Salt-Resilient LED for the Island
Who installs landscape lighting in Coronado?
Modern Yardz designs and installs coastal landscape lighting in Coronado - front-yard and planter lighting, architectural lighting for historic Village homes, path and patio lighting, waterfront terrace and dock-area lighting in the Cays, and smart controls. We are a California-licensed design-build firm (CSLB #1082881, founded 2018, 2,900+ completed projects) that specifies corrosion-resistant brass and copper fixtures for an island worked over by salt from two sides.
Why Choose Modern Yardz
for Landscape Lighting
Few places are as hard on outdoor lighting as Coronado. The island takes salt from the open Pacific on one side and San Diego Bay on the other, and standard fixtures, fasteners, and connectors pit and fail fast. Modern Yardz specifies commercial-grade brass and copper fixtures, sealed connections, and direct-burial cable rated for wet conditions, and details every install for constant salt and wind - so the system still works, and still looks right, years after it goes in.
Coronado's homes ask for very different lighting. In the Village, compact, flat lots and historic architecture call for restrained, period-appropriate light: lanterns and path lights that flatter a Craftsman or Spanish Revival facade, soft uplight on a front planter or palm, and nothing that overwhelms a small, close-knit street. Where a home is designated or potentially historic, front-yard changes that affect its setting can come before the Historic Resource Commission, and we design with that in mind. In the Cays and along Glorietta Bay, the focus shifts to waterfront terraces, bay views, and safe lighting along docks and walkways.
Flat lots close to sea level, sandy soil, and a high water table also matter for installation: cable routing, fixture footing, and transformer placement are planned so nothing sits in standing water. Smart transformers give you scenes, zone dimming, and sunset-tracking timers from your phone.
Every project starts with an evening design walk and a fixture-by-fixture quote. Founded in 2018, Modern Yardz has completed 2,900+ San Diego County projects, including Coronado pergolas, paver patios, and illuminated front-yard planting, and holds a 5.0 rating across 104 Google reviews. Call 619-775-9554 to book your walk.
Salt-Resilient Fixtures
Solid brass and copper fixtures, sealed connections, and wet-rated cable built for salt air from both the ocean and the bay.
Historic Village Lighting
Restrained, period-appropriate lighting that flatters historic facades and small front gardens without overpowering the street.
Front-Yard & Planter Lighting
Soft uplight on planter walls, palms, and drought-tolerant front gardens that gives Coronado homes a warm glow at night.
Waterfront Terrace & Dock Lighting
Low-glare lighting for bayfront terraces, walkways, and dock approaches in the Cays and along Glorietta Bay, keeping views clear.
Patio, Pergola & Pool Lighting
Lighting built into louvered pergolas, patios, and pool areas for evening use in Coronado's mild climate.
Smart Controls
App-controlled transformers with scenes, zone dimming, and astronomical timers that follow sunset automatically.
From Concept to Completion
Evening Design Walk
We walk the property after dark to see the architecture, planting, water views, and how the yard is used.
System Design & Quote
A fixture-by-fixture plan with zones and controls, priced line by line, with historic considerations noted where they apply.
Professional Install
Cable and transformers placed for sandy, low-lying ground, fixtures tucked into planting and hardscape - usually 2 to 4 days.
Evening Aim Walkthrough
We return at dusk to aim and dim each fixture with you and program scenes and timers.
Start Your Free Design Consultation
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See it in 3D before we build it
Every landscape lighting project starts as a photo-realistic 3D model, so you can walk through the finished space and change it before anything is poured or planted. This is one of those walkthroughs.
A front yard rebuilt around stone-faced retaining walls and raised planters, with a slatted privacy gate, paver drive and uplighting through the planting.
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Landscape Lighting FAQ
Most residential landscape lighting systems in San Diego range from $3,500 to $15,000: a front-yard starter system with 10 to 15 fixtures about $3,500 to $6,000, a full-property system with 25 to 40 fixtures and Wi-Fi controls about $7,500 to $12,000, and estate systems with 50+ fixtures $12,000 to $25,000+. Many Village front yards fall in the starter range. We quote fixture by fixture after the evening walk.
Solid brass and copper. Plastic, cheap aluminum, and big-box kits corrode quickly with salt from both the ocean and the bay. We specify commercial-grade fixtures from manufacturers such as Kichler, FX Luminaire, Vista Professional, Coastal Source, and Unique Lighting, seal every connection, and recommend rinsing lenses occasionally.
It can. Coronado's Historic Resource Commission reviews work on designated and potentially historic properties, and front-yard changes that affect a home's setting can require a Historic Alteration Permit. Low-voltage landscape lighting is usually modest, but we design it to suit the architecture and flag anything that may need review.
Yes. We use low, shielded fixtures along terraces, walkways, and dock approaches for safe footing while keeping glare off the water and your bay views. Note that tidelands and docks can fall under other agencies' jurisdiction, so we confirm what applies before working near the water.
Yes, with the right install. On flat lots near sea level with sandy soil and a high water table, we plan cable routing, connections, and transformer placement so nothing sits in standing water, and use wet-rated components throughout.
Yes. LEDs use about 80 percent less electricity than halogen, run much cooler, and last 40,000 to 50,000 hours. Over 10 years, a comparable LED system saves about $600 to $1,200 in electricity alone.
A seasonal aim check, wiping salt spray off lenses, and a transformer inspection every few years. We offer an optional annual tune-up for aim, cleaning, and dimming.
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