5 California Coastal and Mountain Retreats from Malibu to Oxnard

Steps from the shoreline in Point Dume, this furnished one-bedroom guest house offers a quiet, private retreat with beach key access to Riv 2 included. Set above a two-car garage and reached by its own separate staircase, the residence feels airy thanks to high ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open floor plan. Hardwood floors run throughout, grounding a living area designed for easy daily rhythms, with a table and built-in bench seating alongside ample room to unwind. The kitchen is described as well-appointed and functional, and an in-unit stacked washer and dryer adds practical ease. Parking is equally straightforward, with two tandem spaces in the driveway. The lease is for the guest house only, with no access to the main residence or backyard amenities, keeping the experience focused, self-contained, and close to the beach.

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Set within Bear Valley Springs, this peaceful parcel offers a quiet mountain retreat tucked among granite rock formations and mature Ponderosa pines. Life here is shaped by fresh air and a sense of privacy—an easy place to unplug, wander, and listen to the wind move through the trees. For those who want an active outdoor rhythm, community amenities include golf, lakes, trails, tennis, pickleball, a pool, and an equestrian center, with more to explore beyond. On site, a potential driveway leads to a possible building pad, positioned to capture nice views and the surrounding natural beauty. It’s a simple, nature-forward setting with room to imagine what comes next, with buyer to verify buildability.

Size: 2.5 acres

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Along the water’s edge in Malibu, Petit Chateau des Bois offers a single-level garden guesthouse designed for relaxed indoor-outdoor living. Behind a gate, the plan centers on a large, open great room with vaulted, trussed ceilings, a fireplace, wood floors, ample seating, and a storage loft, all washed in light from multiple sets of garden-facing windows. The space flows into a beautifully updated kitchen featuring a waterfall-style island with bar seating, dramatic under-cabinet lighting, abundant storage, and top-quality appliances. An all-marble, spa-style bath adds a quiet note of luxury with its freestanding tub. In the bedroom, high trussed ceilings and wide sliding glass doors open to a wraparound patio and lawn for dining, lounging, and entertaining. Air conditioning, a DoorBird system, parking, and a backyard shed with laundry and storage complete the retreat, with an occasional creek at the property line and Point Dume, beaches, and trails close by.

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On a Long Beach street shaped by the city’s storied Recreation Park, this Craftsman home traces its roots to 1923—standing nearby as voters transformed the former Virginia Country Club grounds into a beloved public landscape. Over the decades, the neighborhood grew into a gathering place, with golf links, baseball at Blair Field, and concerts at the Spanish-revival bandshell drawing families for nearly a century.

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Steps from the shoreline in Hollywood By The Sea, Leilani Breeze House captures the rhythm of Ventura County beach living with the Pacific Ocean just half a block away. Rooftop island views and dazzling sunsets set the tone, while the home’s classic two-story beach-house character is paired with extensive modern upgrades and generous living space. Four exceptionally large bedrooms include a lower level with two spacious bedrooms arranged as private guest quarters with a separate entrance—well suited to hosting or multigenerational stays. Practical touches keep daily life effortless after time on the sand, including an interior laundry and utility room designed for sandy towels. A two-car garage offers room for bikes and water toys, complemented by an oversized driveway with rare beachside guest parking and a lockable electric vehicle charger. From harbor days to sunset evenings, life here stays happily outdoors.

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