5 Oceanfront and Resort-Style Estates in Malibu and Ojai

Along the water’s edge within the guard-gated enclave of Malibu Cove Colony, this beautifully updated oceanfront residence sits directly on the sand with sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific. Soaring vaulted ceilings and dramatic walls of glass frame the horizon and draw natural light through nearly every room. The expansive living room opens seamlessly to a spacious beachfront deck, encouraging an easy rhythm of indoor-outdoor living—equally suited to quiet mornings with the sound of the waves or evenings spent entertaining. A thoughtfully designed kitchen pairs custom cabinetry and stone countertops with premium appliances and a large center island, all oriented to the ocean beyond. Upstairs, the oceanfront primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, serene water views, and deck access. Outdoor spaces also include a private courtyard with spa, offering a calmer retreat moments from the coastline.

Set amid approximately 3.88 acres of beautifully curated grounds, Casa Vista Linda is a Marc Whitman–designed retreat that blends Old-World charm with modern comfort. Inside, custom fireplaces bring warmth and cadence to daily living, while walnut finishes and one-of-a-kind stained glass add depth and craft. A dedicated wine room invites unhurried evenings, and a wellness center supports a restorative rhythm from morning to night. Expansive terraces extend the living experience outdoors, framing panoramic views and creating easy flow for quiet afternoons or larger gatherings. The property’s resort-style amenities round out a setting that feels both composed and leisurely. All of it is just minutes from the shops, galleries, and restaurants of Ojai’s downtown village—close enough for a spontaneous stroll, yet removed enough to feel like a true escape.

Beyond the gated driveway in the private Malibu Colony, a landscaped approach leads to a main residence and a guest house set above the two-car garage. The studio guest house feels airy and considered, with beamed ceilings, tile floors, and French doors opening to a balcony, plus a compact kitchen with stone counters and a 4-burner range. A tree-framed courtyard connects the spaces, centered around a built-in outdoor living area with a couch and wet bar. Inside, the main house pairs wood-beamed ceilings and hardwood floors with a living room fireplace, custom built-ins, and French doors to a backyard with a pool, jacuzzi, and stone floors behind a privacy fence. The kitchen is equipped with double Gaggenau ovens and a Sub-Zero fridge. Upstairs, the top-floor primary suite enjoys panoramic ocean and coastline views, including the Malibu Pier.

Beyond private gates at the end of a drive, this reimagined Point Dume estate reads like a quiet resort, complete with a coveted Riviera 2 beach key. A contemporary, open interior is lifted by high plank-and-beam oak ceilings, skylights, gallery-style walls, wood floors, and expanses of glass that spill onto decks, patios, and gardens. The multi-level living area centers on a step-down living room with double-height volume, a corner fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling doors to the backyard. Just above, the dining area pairs built-ins with a fossilised stone wet bar and a wall of glass to a back deck. The kitchen is finished with fossilised honed stone, a large island, top-of-the-line appliances, and walnut pantry cabinetry. Outdoors: north-south tennis, pool and spa, sports court, pizza oven, Lynx barbecue, and lawns made for lingering.

Along the water’s edge on the quiet cul-de-sac end of Malibu Cove Colony’s private road, this oceanfront estate is a singular Harry Gesner work, defined by soaring geometries, expressive woodwork, and walls of glass framing the Pacific to Point Dume. Arrival is pure theater: a wooden bridge laced with nautical rope leads to monumental double doors salvaged from the historic San Francisco Mint. Inside, sunlight pours through skylights and stained-glass windows reclaimed from a historic church, illuminating wood-beam ceilings, wide-plank floors, and five fireplaces. Open-concept living unfolds into a window-lined dining area and an ocean-view kitchen with custom cabinetry, bar seating, a butcher block island, double Thermador ovens, and hand-tiled counters. A lower-level living room opens to a broad oceanfront deck above the sand, with direct beach access and an effortless indoor-outdoor rhythm.