5 Architectural Coastal Estates from Malibu to Brentwood

Along the water’s edge on Padaro Lane in Carpinteria, this beachfront estate brings architectural artistry to everyday life, with approximately 100 feet of rare ocean frontage. An expansive great room anchors the residence, where kitchen, dining, and living spaces unfold naturally to an oceanfront terrace—an easy rhythm for mornings with the surf and long evenings outside. The primary suite is both private and luxurious, featuring a large closet and spa bath. Four additional ocean-view bedroom suites extend the sense of retreat, while a gym, theatre, and wine cellar support a resort-minded routine. Sunlit patios, a fire pit, and a spa are framed by lush gardens, creating a private oasis just steps from the sand. Here, the days move to the sound of the Pacific, with style and sea in constant conversation.

Rising above an ocean bluff on Point Dume’s most coveted street, this gated Malibu estate pairs Peter Choate’s architecture with 1.5+ acres of orchards and gardens and a private door to exclusive Little Dume Beach Access. Arrival feels ceremonial: coral trees, cascading bougainvillea, a 100-foot driveway lined with mature eucalyptus, and a bridge over babbling brooks and serene ponds. The fresh-white, farmhouse-inspired façade is finished with a slate tile roof and copper accents, while inside, oak floors and French doors frame panoramic ocean and Catalina Island views. A chef’s kitchen features white cabinetry, a Wolf six-burner range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine refrigerator, and honed Calcutta marble counters. Living spaces open to manicured lawns, ocean-view decks, a pool, and a bluestone gas firepit, setting an easy rhythm for coastal days and long evenings.

Set above the Pacific in Malibu, 29754 Baden Place is a contemporary coastal estate framed by panoramic ocean views and clean modern lines. Hand-troweled plaster walls and glass-lined living spaces create an effortless indoor-outdoor rhythm, with expansive terraces extending the main level beyond a bright foyer. Entertaining unfolds across a dining room and fireside lounge, while a library and bar lounge offer a quieter retreat. The chef’s kitchen pairs Miele and Wolf appliances with marble counters, a large island, and a breakfast nook oriented to the water. Upstairs, the primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a private oceanfront balcony, a sleek fireplace, and a spa-like bath with soaking tub, dual stone vanities, glass shower, generous closets, and a private sauna. Outside, multiple terraces, a pergola-covered lounge with fireplace, manicured gardens, a pool and spa, and a dedicated pickleball court all face the Malibu coastline—where dolphins and whales often pass by.

Along the water’s edge in guard-gated Malibu Colony, this newly remodeled three-story beach house pairs bold design with a thoroughly modern sensibility. Custom stone floors, fabric walls, and hand-selected designer elements set a tactile tone from the custom aquarium entry, leading into a sleek formal living and dining room anchored by a raised fireplace. A floor-to-ceiling wall of glass opens to a logia-covered entertainer’s deck with a BBQ island, multiple seating areas, and a raised wood sun/viewing deck with direct beach access. The black-granite, ocean-view gourmet kitchen features custom stainless steel finishes and high-end appliances, while an intimate family/media room adds a granite bar area for relaxed evenings. Upstairs, the ocean-view owner’s suite offers a sitting area, high ceilings, and dual spa-like baths, with a third-floor equipped gym overlooking the suite. Four additional en-suite bedrooms, plus a two-car garage with guest parking, round out the experience.

Within one of Brentwood’s most desirable enclaves, One Over Two—an architectural estate by Michael Kovac and MG Partners—unfolds across an expansive double flat lot designed for scale and privacy. A serene entry courtyard sets the tone, leading to voluminous interiors where warm wood accents and walls of glass blur the line between inside and out. The gourmet kitchen pairs integrated appliances with an additional chef’s kitchen, complete with a private entrance and the option to be discreetly enclosed. An elegant dining room opens outdoors, while a hidden bookshelf door reveals a private office and guest suite. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and a deep covered balcony, with a spa-inspired ensuite featuring an infrared sauna, dual vanities, and a freestanding tub. Outside: bocce court, pool, spa, and an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, all framed by meticulously kept landscaping. Radiant heated floors, solar with battery backup, whole-home water filtration, and 24-hour guard patrol complete the experience.