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Coastal California

With over 840 miles of coastline, California’s got us dreaming about ocean views, sunny skies, and kaleidoscope sunsets over the Pacific. This exclusive selection shows off the state’s enviable coastal style—absolutely gold standard.​

Category
Trendspotting
Written by
Veronique Lievre
Published
October 11, 2022
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SADDLE PEAK, TOPANGA

This exquisite, award-winning glass box is a study of light, texture and geometry. Spare and elegant, its expansive panes frame the Pacific, Catalina Island, and the mountains beyond.

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HILLSIDE DRIVE, TOPANGA

Tucked enchantingly into a verdant canyon, Hillside Drive offers rare stillness and total seclusion. Pull up a chair and watch the nightly show, when a gold-tinged sunset fills the pool with its graceful reflection.

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CASE STUDY HOUSE 26, SAN RAFAEL

This architectural icon is one of only a few famed Case Study houses still standing. Even better, it’s the only one you can stay in! Don’t miss a chance to inhabit this cantilevered, steel and glass gem. It’s truly one of a kind.

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THE COTTAGES AT STINSON, STINSON BEACH

Throwback to easier-going times at these sweet cottages nestled between the Pacific and Mt. Tamalpais. Clapboard and cozy, both units have beach-pebbled back yards and breezy, easy, summer house furnishings.

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CURLY'S COVE, BODEGA BAY

An architect-updated historic fisherman’s shack, this renovation sits on the shoreline of a protected cove with views out to the shimmering bay. It’s iconic, Northern California coastal and cozy, with the water lapping at its doorstep.

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THE OCEANVIEW, SANTA CRUZ

Santa Cruz’s early days were European elegant, and this vintage villa takes you on boardwalk promenades with views of the palm-lined Pacific. Amble the manicured grounds and wrap yourself in bygone coastal luxury.

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MALIBU BEACH HOUSE R + R ESCAPE, MALIBU

Live feet in the sand and face to the water at this sun-drenched duplex. The two units offer unobstructed views and convenient, classic interiors created to keep the focus on the breathtaking Pacific backdrop.

For more coastal California properties, explore our collection of homes and hotels in the Golden State here.