6 Gated California Estates with Sweeping Views and Waterfront Living

From its elevated setting in Glendale Hills, 834 Moorside captures panoramic views across Glendale, Downtown LA, and beyond. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Glendale’s most prestigious neighborhoods, this traditional gated estate balances timeless design with modern comfort. Soaring ceilings and expansive living areas draw in natural light, while an open-concept kitchen keeps daily life feeling connected and easy. Four bedrooms and five baths provide generous flexibility, complemented by a massive entertainment level ideal for music, billiards, games, and movie nights. Outdoors, seamless indoor-outdoor living continues with a gated front yard that accommodates numerous cars and a backyard retreat featuring a pool, spa, fish pond, and water features for year-round entertaining. Minutes from schools, shopping, dining, and access to DTLA, Pasadena, La Cañada, and Silver Lake, the setting invites a beautifully paced routine.

A stunning contemporary Mediterranean estate located in a highly desirable area south of the Boulevard in Tarzana. Built in 2007, this home features an elegant, open floor plan designed for entertaining and a modern lifestyle. Don’t settle for an older renovated house when your new home can be newly built to accommodate your modern lifestyle. A formal entry, separate family and living rooms, a formal dining room, a breakfast nook, with a bedroom and bathroom located on the ground floor. The custom-designed chef’s kitchen is truly magazine-worthy, exquisitely equipped with top-of-the-line Viking stainless steel appliances and a large center island. Upstairs, the master suite offers 20′ vaulted ceilings creating a magnificent private space, a private balcony overlooking the sparkling pool, dual walk-in closets, and a beautiful bathroom with a chandelier suspended above a luxurious spa and separate spacious shower. Additionally, the open family room offers the perfect space to enjoy the resort-style backyard, which features a salt-water pool and professionally designed landscaping. Poolside barbeque dining area with a granite countertop and seating. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living this home perfectly integrates the lush outdoor and indoor spaces. This home offers a private paradise within walking distance of the shops and restaurants on Ventura Boulevard with easy access to the Tarzana Community and Cultural Center, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica; the restaurant and entertainment possibilities are endless!

Set on three private acres bordering the protected Santa Monica Mountains, this newly built architectural estate by ERW Design is defined by modern lines, privacy, and expansive natural surroundings. Inside, a dramatic great room rises to 14-foot ceilings, where walls of glass frame sweeping mountain views and a custom tiled fireplace anchors the space. The chef’s kitchen pairs handcrafted walnut cabinetry with Fireclay tile and a walk-in pantry, balancing warmth with precision. A main-level primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath and covered deck access, while three upstairs en-suite bedrooms open to a shared panoramic view deck. Sustainable bamboo and cork flooring runs throughout. Above the garage, a separate studio adds flexibility with its own bedroom, kitchen, and bath. Solar power, a private well, extensive water storage, an EV charger, and drought-tolerant landscaping support an intentional, self-sufficient daily rhythm. Multiple usable pads leave room for what comes next.

From its elevated private hillside setting in Ojai, this gated estate takes in sweeping valley views across approximately two manicured acres, with the flexibility of two separate residences. The four-bedroom, three-bath main home is positioned to capture panoramic vistas through floor-to-ceiling living room windows, drawing in abundant natural light throughout the day. Wraparound decks extend the living space outdoors, ideal for dining, entertaining, or simply lingering over Ojai’s mountain scenery. Inside, updated bathrooms and tasteful finishes support a comfortable, easygoing layout. Practical additions—solar, a workshop, a two-car garage, and generous guest and RV parking—make everyday life feel effortless. Mature avocado and citrus trees add the atmosphere of a classic Ojai orchard. Beyond the main gate, a two-bedroom, one-bath guesthouse offers its own fenced yard, panoramic views, and a private two-car garage for a more independent rhythm.

Along the water’s edge in Ventura’s Keys, this Tuscan-style villa pairs classic character with a thoughtful rebuild completed in 2009. The spacious two-story layout includes three bedrooms and four baths, with high-end, custom features carried throughout the interiors. Outside, life naturally orbits the waterfront deck—an easy place for morning coffee, sunset dinners, or simply watching the light move across the channel. For boating enthusiasts, an approximately 35-foot boat dock extends the home’s everyday rhythm onto the water, turning errands and weekends alike into time well spent. With its villa-inspired presence and direct connection to the marina lifestyle, the setting invites a slower pace where home and harbor feel seamlessly connected.

Beyond the gates of Indian Wells Country Club, this 1/2-acre estate captures sweeping Santa Rosa Mountain views and a true indoor-outdoor rhythm. Extensively rebuilt in 2017 with an emphasis on quality and timeless design, the residence opens with a dramatic entry and expansive walls of glass that frame the pool, waterfall, and mountains beyond. Soaring ceilings, refined architectural details, and abundant natural light lend an elegant, welcoming feel throughout.