5 California Luxury Retreats from Beverly Hills to Laguna Beach

In a special pocket of lower BHPO, this thoughtfully remodeled two-story Traditional home pairs everyday practicality with an effortless entertaining flow—served by Beverly Hills Schools. A step-down formal living room with fireplace and bay window leads to the large formal dining room, then on to a gourmet kitchen with a generous center island and breakfast area. Nearby, the den with wet bar opens directly to the entertainer’s yard. Hardwood floors throughout, bright walls suited for artwork, and crown moldings bring a polished finish. On the first floor, the primary suite offers a spa-like shower and tub, a sitting area, and a walk-in closet. Upstairs, three bedrooms each include an en-suite bath and generous closets. Outside, a salt water pool, full outdoor kitchen, custom pergola with speakers and entertainment center (seating nine), and a secure dog run shape an easy indoor-outdoor rhythm.

Beyond private gates in Tarzana, this estate sits on a 3/4-acre flat lot in an enclave of just four homes, framed by mature trees and lush landscaping for exceptional privacy and security. Panoramic views stretch across El Caballero Country Club, the San Fernando Valley, and distant snow-capped mountains. Indoors, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and art-ready walls shape grand formal living and dining rooms, while the open plan connects a chef’s kitchen—Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, two dishwashers, dual pantries, center island, and breakfast area—to a family room with a pub-style wet bar. The primary suite adds a deck, a spa-like bath with steam shower and soaking tub, and a room-sized walk-in closet. Outside, an infinity-edge pool with waterfall and slide, hot tub, pool house with bath and sauna, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and grass yard set the scene for long, sunset-lit evenings.

Set on a peaceful cul-de-sac in one of Brentwood’s most special enclaves, this thoughtfully remodeled residence pairs a reimagined main home with a separate ADU. Over three-quarters of an acre unfolds into beautifully landscaped grounds with a pool, spa, sunning areas, patios, and a large deck taking in views of the surrounding lush hillsides and neighborhood—framed by palm, citrus, and avocado trees. Inside, an open floor plan keeps daily life connected to the rear yard, with two family rooms, a dining room, and a gourmet kitchen centered on a granite waterfall island, farmhouse sink, and brand-new stainless-steel appliances. Four bedrooms include a primary suite with direct access to the deck and lawn. A finished basement with contemporary concrete-look large tile floors offers flexible space for multiple living areas, while details like engineered light wood floors, leaded glass, dual-pane windows, two fireplaces, and a two-car attached garage with a 50 AMP EV charger outlet round out the experience.

Along the water’s edge in gated Laguna Royale, this beautifully updated three-bedroom residence elevates daily life with sweeping Pacific Ocean views and abundant natural light. A desirable single-level floor plan keeps living effortless, while refined finishes and sophisticated details underscore the home’s oceanfront setting. Expansive windows pull in endless blue-water vistas across the living spaces. Off the primary suite, a private balcony invites slow mornings with coffee, coastal breezes, and sunset skies. Bathrooms are well maintained, with the added appeal of future potential for custom, spa-inspired updates tailored to your style. Practical comforts include ground-level entry with no stairs or elevator required to enter the residence, plus a dedicated storage room. Residents enjoy an on-site community manager, 24-hour gated security, an ocean-view fitness center, pool and spa, community elevators, and direct beach access—just moments from Laguna Beach’s dining, shopping, art galleries, hiking trails, and schools.

Beyond private gates on a one-acre parcel just minutes from downtown Ojai, this rare Spanish hacienda has been fully renovated into an income-producing compound with a main residence, an attached JADU, and a chapel-conversion guest cottage. Designer finishes carry throughout, anchoring daily life around a chef’s kitchen outfitted with a Hestan range and a marble island. In the living room, a retractable wall dissolves the line between indoors and out, opening directly to a hotel-like pool framed by a cabana and an outdoor kitchen. With seven bedrooms and seven baths spread across the property, the layout reads as a series of distinct retreats—ideal for hosting, working, or simply stretching out. Days here can unfold from morning swims to evenings spent cooking outside under the Ojai sky.