Artificial turf in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco is home to about 808,988 people in San Francisco County. Here is what the local climate means for a turf lawn, which of our nine lines we would pick, and who can install it.
The climate in San Francisco, in numbers
Summer highs in San Francisco average 62 F, a moderate summer where turf stays comfortable underfoot all day.
About 21 inches of rain fall a year, less than a lawn needs in summer, so irrigation makes up the difference.
USDA hardiness zone 10a.
Source: NOAA 1991 to 2020 US Climate Normals, station SAN FRANCISCO OCEANSIDE, CA US (29 miles from San Francisco).
- Summer high
- 62 F
- Winter low
- 46 F
- Rain a year
- 21 in
- USDA zone
- 10a
Turf lines that fit San Francisco
All nine lines ship here at the same price as anywhere else, $2.60 to $3.50 per square foot. These are the ones we would start with for this climate.
Home Prestige$3.40 / sq ft
A full, natural look for a mild climate where the lawn is used all year.
Size and price itTrue Natural$2.60 / sq ft
The value line: a natural tone at the lowest price per square foot.
Size and price itPaw Pro$3.20 / sq ft
For dogs: a shorter pile that drains fast and rinses clean.
Size and price itTrue Putt$3.20 / sq ft
For a backyard putting green: a short, dense pile with a true roll.
Size and price it
The $10 comes off a later turf order. Turf is cut to your length and cannot be returned, so a sample is the safe first step.
Water rules and rebates that apply in San Francisco
California nonfunctional turf irrigation ban (AB 1572) restriction
Water Code 10608.14 bans using drinking water on nonfunctional mowed grass at commercial, industrial, institutional, HOA common-area and public properties, phased in from January 1, 2027; single-family yards are not covered.
Artificial turf: The law does not mention artificial turf.
Source, read 2026-10-20. Rules change; check the agency's current schedule.
Delivery to San Francisco
Turf ships by freight on a pallet within 3 days of your order. Delivery to a commercial address with a dock or forklift is free. Delivery to a home address is $200, which pays for the liftgate truck. Rolls are 15 ft wide and heavy; plan where the pallet will sit. Samples ship by parcel, included in the $10.
Installers we like in San Francisco
Independent landscaping and turf contractors near San Francisco with strong public ratings. You hire them directly; we are not part of the contract. Ask for a base, seam and infill plan in writing.
Glscapes Inc.
Daly City · 5.0 stars (46 reviews)
Lino's Landscape
San Francisco · 5.0 stars (38 reviews)
GreenPoint Turf & Paver
San Francisco · 5.0 stars (36 reviews)
Giant Landscaping, INC: 15+ years in business
San Francisco · 5.0 stars (34 reviews)
Art Of Turf Inc.
San Francisco · 5.0 stars (32 reviews)
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