Return customer - these guy's are the best! We've used them on a large trim job on ficus trees in the past. When we needed a tree removed + stump grinding at our home in Vista, we knew exactly who to call. They are competitively priced, and respond quickly if you need a quote. The crew were complete professionals who showed up on-time, worked well together, took care around existing landscaping, got the job done quickly, and left the site clean. You couldn't ask for anything else! If you need any type of tree services, and want it done right the first time, call these guys! read more

****Update**** A month or so later, my beautiful palms are dying. I'm really sad. They were doing just fine before I had them trimmed. The team that came out today did a fantastic job. We had the same tree guy for years and he moved. Finding a new one who we trusted was a task. We interviewed 4 or so... when Jose came over I knew he was trustworthy. Scheduled for the next business day. Our trees were neglected to say the least. They trimmed 2 king palms, 1 other and cut one down. They worked so hard! They had to carry the palm fronds up a huge flight of stairs, they cleaned all the waste out. Highly recommend Juan and Clara at Vista Del Ray Tree Service read more

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The owner, Joe Lopez, is very professional, responsive and accommodating. We hired Vista Del Rey Tree Service twice. There is nothing they can't handle - from removing broken branches and trimming trees to removing entire trees and grinding stumps. The team is respectful, hard working and talented at what they do. We will be working with them again! read more

This wonderfully run family business, just gets the job done right and at the best price! This is the third time I have needed their services and they once again over delivered!! Thank you Joe and Clara; Once again you have come to my rescue! Blessings to you and your entire family : ) read more

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They did an excellent job trimming my Jacaranda tree and another evergreen cypress tree from our neighbors yard that was overgrown into our yard. Very prompt and a reasonable price for the service. They also remove and clean up all the debris. read more

Vista Del Rey Tree Service did a wonderful job trimming my 35-year-old Jacaranda tree that was growing over my roof. The team is very experienced with excellent pruning skills and a great eye for shaping. Their prices are very reasonable, and I will definitely be calling them back again before spring! read more

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We had Vista del Rey come to our home last week and we were very impressed. This is a family run business that lets you know immediately that they care, starting with the polite receptionist and continuing with the son who came to our home along with four other members of their hard-working, professional team. They were great at listening to my ideas, but still offered their professional opinions so that I was able to make the right decision. In the end, we're very happy with the results, and their price was extremely fair. I would highly recommend them and suggest you give them a call. read more

Great job. Very skilled team. Quick response. 2 hours start to finish including cleanup. Happy with the price. read more

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The crew arrived on time to our Carlsbad address, were courteous, cleaned up my neighbors yard as well when the job was completed. I highly recommend hiring this team for any tree needs. I will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

To start with, Jose and Clara are the nicest people, They are conscientious, and dependable, every year now since 2018 the team comes and trim our 80' palms and do a great job, they clean up so well that one would never know they were here. We are very satisfied with the service they provide as well as the price. We highly recommend Vista Del Ray tree service! Tony & Pia read more

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Vista Del Rey Tree Services did an excellent job of trimming my 2 palm trees that's on my property. I specifically told them to cut down the pods by where the dates grow and some dry branches. The trees are very tall and I watched the tree climber climb all the way to the top. They even cleaned up and they brought a mulching machine to grind up the branches. It was worth every penny II spent! read more

Great service. Trimmed a tree for us today, very professional & did a great job & price was very reasonable.

This is a follow up to a previous rating posted May 6, 2025. After contact from Vista Del Rey and much consideration, I tried them again. This time the service was much better. Working with the foreman, my wife and I toured the property while he took detailed notes. Today the Vista Del Rey crew arrived on time. The foreman delivered seasoned oak firewood to replace wood that had been missing from prior service. He went back over the work list to be sure everything was accurate. His crew of five men worked from 8am to 5pm, often checking to be sure they were following the work order. In the end they did everything we asked, and at a reasonable price. We ended up tipping the crew for the excellent work. We intend to work with Vista Del Rey again. read more

Wonderful company. Great communication. VERY reasonable prices. Showed up on time. Very respectful crew. Did an amazing job. I highly recommend Vista Del Rey! read more

This is our 3rd time using Vista Del Rey Tree Service. They did a great job again. The estimate process was very communicative and they were able to work with us on a budget. Clare is very responsive and organized which helps the whole process. The workers were all efficient and nice. Thank you again VDR! read more

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Prompt service at reasonable pricing. I have used them before and I am always happy with the work read more

Needed to get 8 palm trees cut asap and they were able to schedule me in two days. They got the job done fast and price was reasonable.

Joe and his team are awesome! This is the second time I have had them here at the house to trim palms. They also removed a sick tree and trimmed another. The palms look amazing as pictured. Our neighbors recently had theirs trimmed as well by another company and ours look soon much better. The trees they trimmed ended up looking like huge bonsai trees the way they decided which branches to trim. They crew was incredibly kind, and did an amazing job cleaning up all debris! Overall their pricing is incredible compared to other local companies and I have already referred them to several neighbors who have been ghosted by other tree care companies. Just so you know they will send an estimator our to look at your property, give you a price and then schedule services. Always on time. read more

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They did it AGAIN! How many tree services leave the property BETTER than when they came? Vista Del Rey does. They cut down a huge pine tree, skillfully trimmed a gnarly tree and three 80' palm trees, and cut down two volunteer Mexican palms in my creek. All for a crazy good price. Family owned and operated with talented and brave employees. You can't beat Joe and his team. read more

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Jose gave us a fair price and he and his team did a great job. I went to work and my backyard was overgrown with 7 giant palms. I came home and they were gone and it was clean, read more

Great experience with Vista Del Rey Tree Service. They came out and gave us a quote, they told us they were able to come out pretty quickly, we got a quote on the spot and then the trees that were going to be cut were sprayed orange. When they came to cut the trees, it was loud (so of course we knew they were there), but once they were done, things were done so quickly that you didn't even know they were done. They swept everything up, properly disposed of the leaves and branches, and cleaned up after themselves. Overall, very professional group of people. Everyone was very friendly and these guys love their jobs. We came out to give them some bottled water and they were smiling and grateful for it. From start to finish, it was a pleasure conducting business with them. I'll recommend them to anyone. read more

They did a great job trimming my large bamboo tree. It was same day service at a great price. Less than the other quote I got.

Joe came out and provided a clear estimate for work to be done. They provided a copy of the written estimate and proof of license and insurance in advance. The team came out as scheduled about a week later and were right on time, organized, efficient, and professional. The crew were obviously very experienced and worked well together in getting the job done much quicker than expected. They removed 10 fan palms and disposed of everything with their chipper. Pleased to see that the crew wore protective equipment (helmets, face shields, etc). I would use their services again and would recommend them. read more

Had ten pepper trees trimmed. My husband and I cannot be happier with the business conducted with this company prior to the job, during the service, and after completing the work. First of all, what I like is the fact that they didn't ask me to take pics of the trees so they wouldn't have to come to the site. The estimator, Jose, was prompt in coming to the house. The quote was prompt and reasonable, as well. Scheduling was very flexible. The crew came in their red shirts and they were punctual and professional. The three or four trimmers performed the work rapidly as their method of trimming was effective amongst themselves. Clara, at the office, was extremely responsive and professional. Highly recommend this company!! read more

We have been using Joe and his crew every year since 2022. These guys do a great job and leave the trees looking beautiful unlike some of the gardeners we had trimming them in the past. Highly recommended! read more

I made a terrible mistake hiring this company. I don't want to write a novel but in light of the number of 5 star reviews it feels important to provide context. Let's start with - they were 45 minutes late. And when they arrived the person who showed up was not the person I originally dealt with and he asked me what they were supposed to do, even though everything had been documented. I got 3 quotes for this project and they were the only people who provided a written quote which I liked. It made me very nervous that he didn't seem to have been briefed. Once we cleared that up they began work. Like a hurricane and woe to anything in their wake. They demolished plants underneath the trees. They broke our dog gate by tossing it aside and we found a patio table in the ivy two days later. My trees look terrible. I've had them trimmed 3 times since I've lived here and they have never looked so bad. I'm sick about it and there is literally nothing I can do but wait for them to grow back and hope they aren't permanently damaged. I had a large bush in the back yard I wanted to be trimmed to look like a bush. The work order said "trim down to fence level and trim sides back." They trimmed it to fence level. No shaping at all. So I told the guy it looked awful and when I next saw it, it was branches and a couple of oddly place leaves. I don't understand people who are in the business of trees to be so seemingly unconcerned about what they look like. The Chinese elms were to be laced and lower branches trimmed. Maybe they were done properly but it's hard to imagine. This company is licensed but as I realized later that doesn't mean they are arborists- it means they can operate a business. EDITED: When they saw my review they texted me and wanted to speak. Scolded me for not giving them "grace" - I'd love to know where the grace was when they were demolishing my plants, and my things. She said "they can't make everybody happy" - so if you want a business who may or may not make you happy - you've come to the right place. read more

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You keep saying I'm just a tenant. Newsflash, Clara: I don't need to be a property owner to be a member of a community, or to care about my neighbors and neighborhood. You damaged public and private property and caused danger because your lack of proper permitting for the sloppy work you did. Stop trying to deflect from your negligence! In addition, why don't you offer services to put fresh soil where you leave sawdust stumps, so that grass can be regrown? You could charge extra so that you leave the landscape in a condition for new growth! I researched it, and it's not that complicated. Here's another piece of advice you would need to be a part of a community to understand... The recent trend in Oceanside is to turn dead palm trees into Tiki Totem Poles. It is my fault for not researching sooner, but for under $1500 that I would have gladly paid... We could have turned the Palm Tree you massacred and damaged the public property with.. into a piece of Art that I would have donated to the neighborhood and it would have increased the property values! Here's another idea for you... call the number on the bottom of these tiki totems... your son already has chainsaw skills, why don't you have him apprentice for the artist, and then you can charge $3000 for tiki totems instead of just a pile of sawdust for $800! read more

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This company is amazing. They were responsive when I called (The only company that answered the phone when I called). They came out that day to give me a reasonable estimate and the following day they were on the job. Their entire crew (Especially Joe) were always extremely professional. read more

We've been using this tree trimming company for several years now. They are always on time, professional, and do a great job cleaning up. They always communicate very well about exactly what I want to have done in my yard. Joseph is great! read more

did a wonderful job - very quick and quote responsive. I was able to schedule quickly and great value and nice work

We've always had great service with Vista Del Rey Tree Service. We've been satisfied so much, that we've used them to trim our palm trees and clear our hillside at least 6 times! Jose and Clara have been easy to communicate with and accommodating to our schedule. Pricing is competitive and fair. Yes, they are fast but they're also concise. We never feel like they are rushing through the job. After we explain what we need, we're provided an estimate and the day of, the crew reconfirms what the plan is. They ask where we want things placed and moved or if something needs to be removed. Everything is cleaned and cleared by the time they are done. And if you have questions or a specific need - just ask! Yard work is very tedious and time consuming. We are very appreciative of their expertise and service every time! We were extremely satisfied with the work done today! Thank you! Highly recommend! read more

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I highly do not recommend this business to anyone at all. Very rude. They started tree trimming at 6am on a Tuesday. Bad manners. Don't waste your money or time here. If I could give them a negative 5 stars, I definitely would. Please don't support their horrible attitudes and service, if that's what you call it what they do. Bad very bad and not worth the trouble. Anywhere but here is better. What a waste of a service. Don't fall for their lies and bad attitude. read more

They did an excellent job under somewhat difficult terrain. I would highly recommend them to anyone. The price was really reasonable. I will use them again. read more

I highly recommend Vista Del Rey Tree Service. They're reliable and professional. We have 10 palm trees that needed to trimmed. Clara and Joe gave excellent service and Communicated to us and the process. I will be using them in the future. read more

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This is the 3rd time we used the service of VDL Tree Services. As for the first two times, the workers did a fast, clean and professional job. We will keep using them on our future needs. read more

This family owned business is best in class. I needed 2 complex tall palms removed from my property as they were damaging my retaining wall, I had multiple quotes but ended up choosing Vista Del Rey due to their professionalism, pricing, attention to detail & communication. They look down 2 trees within 4 hours, cleaned all the grindings, & left. I will be recommending them to anyone I come across. These guys are the best in the business in my opinion. read more

Highly recommend Vista Del Rey Tree Services! Joe, Clara and the crew were exceptional! A bonus is they're fully licensed and you can trust their quality of work. We last used their services in 2021 and we were in dire need of tree trimming. We were getting very expensive quotes (due to the overgrowth of our trees) and because we were returning customers, Joe competitively price matched our services. The crew of 5 arrived 2 days later early in the morning and finished trimming 18 trees within a few hours. We won't be using anyone else's services but Vista Del Rey for years to come. Thank you so much for an amazing customer experience. read more

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Vista Del Rey Tree Service - I have used this company the last four years and they continue to provide unbelievevable service while also being fair on price. I will continue to use and recommend them for their great service. Keep up the good work! read more

Vista Del Rey came out to trim my trees a few weeks ago. I was impressed with their customer service and very pleased with the end result of the tree shaping and trimming. read more

Joe from Vista Del Rey Tree Service arrived early on the day of our service to make sure his team knew everything we had requested. The team was great and efficient and did wonderful job! We are very pleased and glad we choice Vista Del Rey. We will definitely use them again read more

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