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.
Irvine Cove is considered the most scenic private beach on the coast of Orange County – and home to the area’s most expensive and desirable properties. Only five homes in...
Welcome to this beachside masterpiece, offering a prime location in the coveted front row of the ultra-exclusive Montage Ocean Estates. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of ...
This striking contemporary residence opens to a magnificent seaside garden set right upon one of Laguna's most scenic private beaches. Over 7,000 square feet of exquisite...
A rare opportunity to acquire within arguably one of California’s most sought after coastal neighborhoods. Situated in Irvine Cove, Laguna Beach’s highly-desirable gated...
A deep connection to history, a striking setting, and the exciting possibilities of reinvention, make 139 Moss Street a truly unmatched offering in the California luxury ...
This magnificent oceanfront property designed by prestigious architect Paul McLean and masterfully built by Gallo Builders is truly one of Laguna Beach’s finest! Nestled ...
This magnificent oceanfront property designed by prestigious architect Paul McLean and masterfully built by Gallo Builders is truly one of Laguna Beach’s finest! Nestled ...
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION | EMERALD BAY | MAIN BEACH EMERALD BAY. Rarely does a property as special as 71 Emerald Bay become available to the market. Located directly in fron...
Located on a pristine stretch of sandy beach, this privately-gated modern masterpiece is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy your own oceanfront paradise. Offering world-...
50 ft. of linear ocean frontage on an over 10,000 sq ft double lot. Recently remodeled (interior photos coming soon). This property supports an array of potential uses....
Laguna Beach oceanfront estate located above its own rarely obtained, white sandy beach on Laguna’s Thousand Steps Beach. Live like you're on vacation when you step onto ...
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a brand-new custom estate on one of the last large buildable lots in Laguna Beach! Located in exclusive and scenic M...
Prominently located on the oceanfront in a famed and treasured Laguna Beach neighborhood. A rare offering, this home has only traded ownership twice since its origin. A...
Listen to the waves and be mesmerized by the forever white water ocean views from just about any room in this luxury, old world, custom built bungalow inspired by renowne...
So many attributes of this oceanfront home are extraordinary; the sizable and extra wide parcel with a perfect position at the end of McKnight Drive; the uninterrupted co...
Introducing 81 Emerald Bay. This rare and completely turnkey oceanside residence is all about luxury, location and amenities. The soothing sound of ocean waves resonates ...
Once in lifetime opportunity to acquire a North Laguna oceanfront property with panoramic ocean views. Remodel plans have been submitted to the city building department &...
The natural beauty of the coast surrounds and blends with the finest modern amenities in this luxurious custom residence. Situated on one of the best oceanfront lots in p...
Perched above Aliso Beach just a stone’s throw to Montage Resort is this striking contemporary residence with private stairs to the sand, approximately 50 feet of beach f...
Experience the pinnacle of oceanfront living at this unparalleled custom home overlooking Laguna’s Victoria Beach, one of the area’s most desirable beaches. Panoramic oce...
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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.