Along Southern California’s coastline and inland hills, this quintet of properties shows how luxury becomes most compelling when it is tethered to an irreplaceable setting. White-water panoramas in Dana Point, a front-row Big Canyon fairway outlook, and a Balboa Peninsula address one block from the water share a common thread of indoor-outdoor ease built for gathering. The collection expands to a 29+ acre Escondido hilltop with ocean and open-space views, and a Coronado waterfront residence with prime dock space and pre-HOA-limit scale.
Mid-Century Marvel In Monarch Beach, CA | $11,500,000


Mary Beth Buckles

Mary Beth Buckles
Commanding dramatic white-water views in Dana Point, this single-level residence was masterfully rebuilt over a three-year period, honoring the original mid-century design by architect Harold Zook while incorporating newer materials and technology. Terrazzo floors set a crisp tone at the entry, giving way to walnut walls, rift-cut flooring, and ample cabinetry throughout. The gourmet kitchen is designed for effortless hosting, with double islands—one currently used as a wine and cocktail bar—plus a 60-inch Wolf oven and a 48-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator. Double wine fridges with capacity for 264 bottles elevate gatherings even further. Steel framing in the living room and kitchen opens the floorplan to maximize the ocean outlook, framed by Fleetwood windows and doors and IPE decks. Four fireplaces with leathered granite hearths add warmth, while Cantara Home Automation controls every system for a seamless daily rhythm.
- Price:
- $11,500,000
- Size:
- 3,562 sq ft
- Contact:
- Mary Beth Buckles, Coldwell Banker Realty, 949.230.5887
Private Resort Living On Big Canyon Fairways | $9,995,000


Sarah Piazza

Sarah Piazza
Tucked into a peaceful cul-de-sac in Newport Beach, 21 Lochmoor Lane looks out over the soon-to-be completed new driving range and fairway at Big Canyon Country Club. Inside, the owner’s suite reads like a private retreat, with its own lounge area, dual spa-inspired bathrooms, separate walk-in closets, an additional in-suite spa, and direct access to a view deck above the course. The highly upgraded kitchen anchors daily life with an oversized island, dining area, and a fireside sitting space for lingering mornings and easy evenings. For more formal moments, a spacious dining room flows into a dramatic sunken living room, where a fireplace adds warmth and architectural character. An elevator, two staircases, and laundry rooms on each floor support effortless circulation, while multiple outdoor entertaining areas—including a private putting green—extend life into the serene fairway backdrop.
- Price:
- $9,995,000
- Size:
- 6,293 sq ft
- Contact:
- Sarah Piazza, HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty, 949.290.8951
Sleek And Modern | $8,988,000


Ruth Elia

Ruth Elia
Just one block from the water on the Balboa Peninsula, this newly rebuilt 2025 coastal residence is composed for modern Newport Beach living, balancing refined finishes with an easy indoor-outdoor rhythm. Inside, limewashed walls and wide-plank hardwood floors set a calm backdrop for rich walnut detailing carried throughout. The layout is tailored for hosting, anchored by a chef’s kitchen appointed with top-tier appliances and supported by multiple living spaces that let gatherings spread out naturally. With 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 powder rooms, the home is designed to handle both everyday life and weekends with friends. Above it all, a rooftop deck becomes an extension of the interior, complete with a full outdoor kitchen, firepit, and integrated audio for long evenings under the open sky.
- Price:
- $8,988,000
- Size:
- 3,577 sq ft
- Contact:
- Ruth Elia, Christie’s International Real Estate, 310.869.3686
19557 Fortuna Del Este | $6,995,000


Caren Kelley

Caren Kelley
From its elevated hilltop setting in Escondido, this custom estate spans 29+ acres and frames sweeping ocean and open-space views. The experience is equal parts privacy and possibility: the land is positioned for luxury living today, with clear potential to shape it into a premier equestrian retreat, a private vineyard, or a multi-generational compound. A second gated entrance adds a thoughtful layer of flexibility, leading to a lower portion of the property that’s ideal for barns, arenas, or future development—complete with its own separate access. With room to expand your vision across multiple uses, the setting invites long days outdoors and quiet evenings taking in the horizon, where the landscape itself becomes the home’s defining feature.
- Price:
- $6,995,000
- Size:
- 6,747 sq ft
- Contact:
- Caren Kelley, Compass, 858.775.1034
25 Green Turtle Road | $5,998,000


Listing agents: Hogan Willis & Ruth Ann Fisher

Listing agents: Hogan Willis & Ruth Ann Fisher
Along the water’s edge in Coronado Cays, this custom residence rises a remarkable 33 feet—rare architecture that predates current HOA limits and delivers a sense of scale that’s difficult to find today. A crisp white modern façade sets the tone, while the entertainer’s layout flows across three dramatic levels. On the first floor, four en-suite bedrooms include a primary suite with spa bath, walk-in closet, and a grand fireplace. Above, 21-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows frame tranquil waterway views across two expansive living areas, dining, a gourmet kitchen, and a full bath. The glass-railed Rooftop Lounge crowns it all with 360-degree panoramas of the bay, ocean, skyline, and mountains—made for sunsets and the annual Big Bay Boom fireworks. Dock space for up to a 45-foot vessel and a rare subterranean garage with wine cellar, workshop, and storage complete the experience, supported by 24/7 security, parks, and Silver Strand beach access.
- Price:
- $5,998,000
- Size:
- 5,190 sq ft
- Contact:
- Hogan Willis & Ruth Ann Fisher, Del Coronado Realty, 858.789.6432 , 619.733.4100






















