There are few places that capture the appeal of luxury living quite like California’s West Coast. From the clifftops of Laguna Beach to the palm-lined streets of Beverly Hills, the area has attracted some of Hollywood’s biggest names, as well as C-suite executives and families alike.
The four properties featured here, represented by Compass, each offer a different perspective on life in California. From a waterfront home to two exceptional estates and a celebrated Richard Neutra-designed residence in Granada Hills, they span a range of styles while sharing a commitment to thoughtful design and privacy. Which one will you go for?
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32091 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Those seeking a coastal home need look no further than Laguna Beach, Orange County. Perched above Thousand Steps Beach, 32091 Coast Highway offers a front-row seat to the very best of Californian beachside living. Located within a private, gated estate right on the waterfront, this property boasts an indoor-outdoor design and floor-to-ceiling folding glass doors onto the terraces, overlooking the sea and sky.
The 4,777-sq-ft residence stretches across three stories with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen and living room, a dining room, wine cellar, sauna, and a garden with a flag-stone terrace. Originally built in 1996, the property has been designed to maximize light and the natural beauty of the area, with cathedral ceilings, disappearing glass walls, and stainless steel, polished wood, and marble surfaces that reflect the shifting sunlight. A stone staircase takes you from the house directly to the beach, while the three-car garage with a private, gated drive allows you to enter and exit the property with ease. This is where days are spent swimming and soaking up sunshine, punctuated by glasses of crisp Chardonnay and alfresco dining on one of several terraces.
Agent: Mike Johnson, DRE01429647 (Alcove Collective)
Phone: +1 949 278 7333
Website: alcove-collective.com
Social media: @alcove_collective
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816 Monte Leon Drive, Beverly Hills
Occupying an exclusive address just north of Sunset Boulevard, in the heart of Beverly Hills, 816 Monte Leon Drive is on the market for the first time since it was built by an engineer for his family in the 1990s. The recently refreshed property is emphatically American: beamed ceilings and spiral staircases meet clean lines and geometric structures, inspired by the historic Hotel del Coronado and the architecture of celebrated modernist Richard Meier.
Spanning approximately 9,525 square feet, the three-story residence features four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a Viking and Sub-Zero kitchen, a 500-plus bottle wine cellar, a five-car garage with a motor court, staff quarters, and dual spas – all accessible by staircase or elevator. The property also features a garden with palm trees, a sports court, and infinity pool, while the lower floor offers multi-functioning rooms with a private entrance.
With a dramatic glass and stone entrance, city-to-ocean views, and outdoor terraces at different levels across the property, this is the perfect residence for hosting friends and family. The estate is also within easy reach of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics sites, giving it the rare combination of both being private and strategically connected to the city.
Agent: Ginger Glass, DRE 01478465 (Compass)
Phone: +1 310 927 9307
Email: ginger@gingerglass.com
Chris Cortazzo, DRE 01190363 (Compass)
Email: chris@chriscortazzo.com
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9951 Liebe Drive, Beverly Hills
Just a 10-minute drive from the center of Beverly Hills, 9951 Liebe Drive is a modern-Moroccan jewel set within a 1.3-acre gated estate. With comprehensive security measures and discreet facilities, this is the perfect escape from the busy municipality while remaining just close enough to access it, should you want to.
Within this sanctuary are four separate buildings which house a total of nine bedrooms, fourteen bathrooms, and three professional-grade kitchens, all of which can be adapted for flexible use and wellness living. The site also features a two-story staff house with independent access and a 15-car motor court. Outside is a huge lawn – the size of a soccer field – while a pickle ball court has recently been approved for construction. With its multi-functioning spaces and seclusion, this is an elite playground for those seeking a fresh adventure near the Hollywood stars’ haven of Beverly Hills.
Agent: Ginger Glass, DRE 01478465 (Compass)
Email: ginger@gingerglass.com
Phone: +1 310 927 9307
Paul Lester, DRE 01338925 (The Agency)
Phone: +1 310 488 5962
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17728 Ridgeway Road, Granada Hills
This 1950s masterpiece, designed by the renowned architect Richard Neutra, is widely known as ‘The Logar House’ after its first residents, James F and Olive Logar. Neutra was commissioned to create this innovative glass-and-redwood property at 17728 Ridgeway Road by The Logars, who had been inspired by his 1949 Time Magazine cover, and the property has become a local and international legend, featuring in MoMa’s publication The Architecture of Richard Neutra: From International Style to California Modern and the Getty Research Institute archive.
The residence houses three bedrooms, four bathrooms, open-plan living, a dining and study area in a home that is designed to blur the boundaries between the property and surrounding environment. But the focal point of the residence is the thriving flora and foliage that populate the 3,000-sq-ft site, with its hilltop location providing majestic views of the landscape below.
This living monument is ideal for connoisseurs of design history, with Olive Logar having described the residence as “a beautiful little ship at anchor.”
Agent: Angelo Fierro, DRE01724787 (Compass)
Phone: +1 323 821 5353
Website: angelofierrogroup.com
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64 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach
Situated in a gated community on the southernmost edge of Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach — also known as the “American Riviera” — this property boasts breathtaking ocean and beach views. Originally built in 1985, the three-story residence features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a kitchen with a walk-in pantry and breakfast bar, a dining room, garage and more, spread across 3,588 square feet of living space.
Reflecting Southern California’s palm-scattered surroundings, this pristine piece of Emerald Bay real estate has a distinctly Mediterranean feel. The house is decorated with terracotta tiles, arched windows, and lemon-colored exterior walls, paired with modern amenities such as a six-burner stove and double oven. This spectacular oceanfront retreat is a slice of heaven for surfers and yacht-lovers, being one of few available luxury homes with a truly enviable location and private beach access.
Agent: Maura Short, DRE01883774 (Compass)
Michelle Cormier, DRE02028389 (Compass)
Phone: + 1 949 233 7949
Website: maurashort.com
Social media: @maurashortrealestate