August 2013

Coast Hwy Ocean front homes start in the South Laguna Beach area right after the Three Arch Bay community and continue up to the historic Moss Point area in Laguna Beach.  Laguna Beach is made up of many coves and rock formations allowing a large number of oceanfront homes.  The homes located off Coast Hwy are unique as they offer high visibility to the many commuters that go through Laguna Beach every day.  The homes are typically multi-level in this location as there is a large bluff and cliffside from the Hwy to the actual beach.  The views are simply amazing with direct white water views of the crashing waves and amazing coastline views as pictured below.

The only disadvantage some of these homes may have is direct access to the beach.  Many of

Emerald Bay in Laguna Beach is a large community of over 300 homes with a large majority of them offering views of the ocean and the Emerald Bay beach.  There is a small selection of homes in the Emerald Bay community that offer views of the Irvine Cove community looking north.   These homes are located on the north side (left hand side) of the ridge as pictured below.

When the the Emerald Bay community was first developed the homes located on the north ridge of the community had homes located on both sides of the ridge.  The Emerald Bay street raps around the ridge so depending on which side of the street you live on will determine if you have views of Emerald Bay or Irvine Cove.  Approximately 17 homes offer such a view of the Irvine Cove

North Laguna is well known for it's picturesque landscapes of the Pacific Ocean and beautiful coastline in Laguna Beach, California.  Finding ocean front condos in the most expensive area of Laguna Beach can be difficult especially with our low shortage of available properties on the market.  One of the largest parcels of land in the North Laguna area is known as Heisler Park.  The park dominates a large portion of the ocean front in North Laguna so many of the ocean front condos are actually located across the street from the Pacific Ocean.  "Cliff Drive" is the ocean front street that runs parrallel with the park and is one of the best places to find condos in this area.

Cliff Drive is actually split into two different areas known as "Cliff Drive"

Three Arch Bay Ocean View Homes offer tranquil views of the breathtaking bay that can be found on the most southern tip of Laguna Beach.  Three Arch Bay as we have discussed before is one of the first original communities in Laguna Beach with homes dating back to the early parts of the century.  Homes in this community normally start just over $1.5 million dollars with ocean view homes starting just over $2 million.  One of the important things to keep in mind when considering buying an ocean view home in Three Arch Bay is the location.  For the most part, homes located in the lower section of the community are on flat land and view properties are reserved for the homes located on the perimeter and ocean front lots.  Of course, the closer you get to the