Coastal Landscape Lighting
in Del Mar
Low-Glare LED for a View-First Town
Who installs landscape lighting in Del Mar?
Modern Yardz designs and installs coastal landscape lighting in Del Mar - path and step lights, palm and planting accents, architectural lighting, patio and outdoor kitchen lighting, and smart controls - in Olde Del Mar, the Beach Colony, Del Mar Heights, the Crest, Del Mar Terrace, and Del Mar Woods. We are a California-licensed design-build firm (CSLB #1082881, founded 2018, 2,900+ completed projects) that uses corrosion-resistant brass and copper fixtures and designs for low glare and view protection.
Why Choose Modern Yardz
for Landscape Lighting
Del Mar is a town where neighbors watch each other's views, and that applies after dark too. The city's Design Review weighs how new exterior work affects neighbors, with heavy emphasis on protecting ocean views, and a bright, glaring lighting scheme can feel just as intrusive as a tall wall. Modern Yardz designs Del Mar lighting to be felt more than seen: shielded fixtures, warm color, low aiming angles, and light kept on your own garden and architecture.
The other constant is salt. Del Mar sits fully exposed between two lagoons, under a heavy marine layer and steady salt air, and ordinary fixtures pit, corrode, and fail within a few seasons. We specify corrosion-resistant, commercial-grade brass and copper fixtures, sealed connections, and direct-burial cable, so the system keeps working and the hardware ages to a natural patina.
Del Mar living runs on relaxed evenings - dinner outside, a fire lounge, sunset on the terrace - so we light the outdoor rooms people actually use: step and path lighting on hillside lots, palm and planting accents that come alive when the marine layer rolls in, and warm task lighting at outdoor kitchens and dining areas. 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 Del Mar pools, outdoor kitchens, and illuminated front-yard planting, and holds a 5.0 rating across 104 Google reviews. Call 619-775-9554 to book your walk.
View-Respecting Design
Shielded, warm, low-angle fixtures that keep light on your property and glare out of your windows and your neighbors' views.
Corrosion-Resistant Fixtures
Solid brass and copper fixtures with sealed connections that survive salt air and marine layer between the lagoons.
Palm & Planting Accents
Uplighting on palms, specimen plants, and drought-tolerant gardens that gives front yards depth and glow at night.
Step & Hillside Path Lighting
Recessed step lights and path lights for the Crest, Del Mar Heights, and other sloped lots, so every level is safe after dark.
Outdoor Kitchen & Dining Lighting
Warm task and ambient lighting for outdoor kitchens, covered patios, and dining terraces built for evening entertaining.
Smart Controls
App-controlled transformers with scenes, zone dimming, and astronomical timers that follow sunset through the year.
From Concept to Completion
Evening Design Walk
We walk the property after dark to see sightlines, neighbors' views, steps, and planting, and agree what to light.
System Design & Quote
A fixture-by-fixture plan with zones and controls, priced line by line, coordinated with any Design Review needs.
Professional Install
Micro-trenched cable, fixtures tucked into planting and hardscape, irrigation protected - usually 2 to 4 days.
Evening Aim Walkthrough
We return at dusk to aim and dim every fixture with you and set your scenes and timers.
Start Your Free Design Consultation
Tell us about your project and we'll be in touch within 24 hours. No pressure, no obligation.
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+. We quote fixture by fixture after the evening design walk.
Not when it is designed for Del Mar. We use shielded fixtures, warm color temperatures, and careful aiming so light stays on your garden and home rather than spilling into neighbors' windows or views. Low-glare lighting also keeps your own view clear from inside.
Solid brass and copper. Plastic and powder-coated aluminum corrode in salt air and often fail in 3 to 5 years. We specify commercial-grade fixtures from manufacturers such as Kichler, FX Luminaire, Vista Professional, Coastal Source, and Unique Lighting, and seal every connection.
Yes. Recessed step lights, low path lights, and wall-mounted fixtures give even, safe light on stairs and landings without glare - often the most important part of a hillside lighting plan.
Yes. We micro-trench along beds, route cable under mulch and gravel, and tuck fixtures into existing planting, so the landscape stays intact. Hardscape is cut only when necessary and repaired to match.
A properly specified system lasts 20+ years: brass and copper fixtures do not fail structurally, LEDs run 40,000 to 50,000 hours, and direct-burial cable lasts indefinitely. Transformers are the most common replacement, after 10 to 15 years. Systems include a manufacturer fixture warranty plus our in-house workmanship guarantee.
Very little: a seasonal aim check, wiping salt spray off lenses near the coast, and a transformer inspection every few years. We offer an optional annual tune-up.
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