Laguna Beach is an ocean side city in Orange County, California. This is the second oldest city in Orange County, being incorporated in 1927. The city has a population of approximately 23,000 residents. Laguna Beach is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the San Joaquin Hills, Newport Beach and Dana Point. Laguna Beach is best known for its commitment to preserving their arts culture, by hosting three large art festivals each year, weekly gallery walks and having over 180 artists in residence. In addition, Laguna Beach is home to pristine sandy beaches, canyons and coastal hills and bluffs.
Laguna Beach is home to some of the most sought after real estate in Southern California. There is a wide variety of property choices from condos to townhomes, villas, single family homes, historic beach cottages and custom built ocean front estates. Laguna Beach is divided into five distinctive sections: Laguna Canyon, Laguna Village, North Laguna, South Laguna and Laguna Beach front. The views from Laguna Beach properties include the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, the coastline, canyons, surrounding mountains, Palos Verdes, city night lights and picture perfect sunsets. There are both guard gated and non guard gated developments to choose from. Home prices in Laguna Beach range from $350,000 to 35 million dollars.
Laguna Beach students attend the award winning schools of the Laguna Beach Unified School District. The school district has two elementary schools; Top Of The World Elementary and El Morro Elementary School, one middle school; Thurston Middle School and Laguna Beach High School. Thurston Middle School has been named a “Model Campus” among all California state schools. Laguna Beach High School has the lowest enrollment in Orange County. There are several private schools throughout the city, as well, including Anneliese Schools, Grace Classical Academy, St. Anne School, St. Catherine of Siena Parish, and Montessori School of Laguna Beach.
Laguna Beach has a Mediterranean like climate, giving it beautiful year round weather. There are seven miles of beaches along the Laguna Beach coastline divided into three sections; Central, Northern and Southern. Beaches have sand volleyball courts, tide pool exploration, swimming, surfing and body surfing. There are tennis courts, soccer fields and parks throughout the city.
Commanding a coveted front row position at the world-famous Montage Laguna Beach Resort with incredible ocean views, this undeniably impressive contemporary estate define...
This is the home one dreams of but never expects to find in the real world. This perfect oceanfront setting is complemented by a residence of exquisite style. Never to be...
9 Lagunita is a manifestation of boundless creativity, and privacy, situated on the best beach in all of Laguna.... This property could never be recreated or built today,...
Situated just minutes from the prestigious Montage Laguna Beach resort and less than a mile from some of the most scenic and secluded beaches in Southern California is th...
Very rarely are sizeable, oceanfront "promontory" parcels offered for sale in Laguna Beach. Perhaps there are only six promontory parcels in town...and, few are as large...
Perched atop a private peninsula above the Pacific Ocean is this one-of-a-kind Mediterranean-style estate that embodies luxurious beach living. Showcasing a unique locat...
Set just south of Moss Point in South Laguna Bluffs, this custom compound affords breathtaking whitewater, ocean, Catalina, and sunset views from its desirable front-row ...
Proof that you can have it all. Just above the waves and sandy beach, 1165 Gaviota sits in a perfect location with all the wonder of oceanfront living on one side of the ...
Nestled on one of the largest parcels in Three Arch Bay, this oceanfront home showcases breathtaking views of Whale Rock, the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Ideally ...
Sitting front and center on prestigious Victoria Beach, this one of a kind multi-family property epitomizes California luxury. As the Pacific Ocean gracefully laps on the...
The View is one of the rarest masterpieces ever seen in Orange County, sure to overwhelm the most refined connoisseur of oceanfront like views! Over the course of 4 years...
Luxury at this level is without compare. Experience timeless elegance, contemporary flair, and unyielding craftsmanship embellish in a stunning custom estate that is at o...
OCEANFRONT Architectural Marvel is located within walking distance of the village restaurants and shops of Laguna Beach. Years in the making award-winning Horst architect...
Villa Azul is a development opportunity located in the coastal community of Laguna Beach with approved plans and currently under construction. This enchanting hillside si...
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EMERALD BAY - LAGUNA BEACH - One of the finest single-family residences in the exclusive private beach community of Emerald Bay. This Emerald Bay property checks all of t...
Boasting unparalleled ocean views throughout, this modern masterpiece is easily one of the best view properties in all of Laguna Beach. Sited on a street-to-street lot at...
EMERALD BAY | LAGUNA BEACH | One of the few remaining vacant lots in Emerald Bay with the opportunity to build your Emerald Bay home. This Emerald Bay property is one of ...
Nearing completion and nestled on the hillside overlooking forever views of twinkling city lights and the deep blue sea, this enchanting architectural marvel designed by ...
2442 Laguna is a rare fully renovated 8-unit, three-story, ocean view oriented apartment community built in 1964. Located in the city of Laguna Beach, California, situate...
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Newport Coast was annexed by Newport Beach in 2001 -- 2002. As such it is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which is a high ranking award winning school district. There are also many highly rated private school choices in the Newport Coast area. Newport Coast features newer homes, upscale hotels and the Pelican Hill Golf Course. The Pelican Hill Golf Club was rated #1 by Conde Nast Travel Magazine in 2012. Newer line the hillsides and offer breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean This hillside golf club and award winning resort have breath taking ocean views whether golfing, dining or enjoying the spa. For outdoor lovers, the historic Crystal Cove State Park has three miles of coast line.
Newport Coast is a popular vacation destination, with beautiful year round weather. Newport Coast has a historic district that contains more than a dozen restored 1930's era vacation cottages that can be rented year round, in addition to all the upscale hotel choices and the Pelican Hill Resort and Golf Club. If your visit should turn into something more permanent, the Franco Team will help you with all your Newport Coast real estate needs and desires.