Beach Cities

From the secluded luxury of Malibu to the vibrant cultural and shopping center of Santa Monica.

California's Oceanfront Paradises

With glorious year-round weather and spectacular stretches of pristine sand-covered shoreline, the communities adjacent to Los Angeles include some of the world’s most desirable beach cities.

From the refined and prestigious enclaves of luxury homes dotted throughout Malibu to the vibrant city of Santa Monica, these beach cities offer an incredible array of affluent properties set in paradise.

Malibu

Malibu is a coastal wonderland running along 30 miles of incredible shoreline along the Pacific Coast Highway.

This luxurious setting is beloved by celebrities, with Hollywood A-listers naturally gravitating toward Malibu’s distinctive blend of stunning oceanfront property and first class amenities.

The geographic diversity of the stretch of coastline along which Malibu is situated naturally lends each of its neighborhoods their own distinct character.

Malibu Colony is home to many of the recently-incorporated city’s most illustrious residents, with Hollywood superstars finding this gated community’s blend of secluded luxury and breathtaking oceanfront views irresistible. Malibu Cove Colony is a similarly attractive private gated community, set against the dramatic backdrop of Little Dume’s sheer bluffs and the rocky promontory of Point Dume.

Malibu’s wealthiest residents are largely congregated along the incredibly private stretch of expansive properties at Carbon Beach. While Malibu as a whole is famous for its luxurious properties, the enormous homes along the area known as Billionaire’s Beach are spectacularly opulent.

Encinal Bluffs is also noted for its expansive properties, with many parcels here spanning several acres. Broad Beach is another beautiful enclave of luxury homes, with the secluded stretch of sand adjacent to them being a noted surfing hotspot.

Winding Way provides some of Malibu’s most majestic views, with expansive Mediterranean-style villas and stunning custom-built homes rising high into the hillside along Paradise Cove.

Santa Monica

The diverse city of Santa Monica is the embodiment of a quintessentially California beach community. This thoroughly walkable city offers a diverse array of distinctive neighborhoods, providing an extensive assortment of shopping, dining, and entertainment options to complement the spectacular beaches for which the city is famous.

From the art galleries and theater productions of Mid-City to the frequent live street performances along the Santa Monica Promenade, this beach city is a cultural hub with an endless assortment of things to see and do.

The beautiful weather and laidback atmosphere of Santa Monica fuel Main Street’s diverse mix of cocktail bars and patio cafes, while Third Street Promenade is a chic district with an assortment of trendy nighttime entertainment spots.

Upscale shopping abounds throughout Mid-City and Montana Avenue, while Pico Boulevard and Ocean Park are fantastic destinations for unique fashion boutiques.

Santa Monica’s extensive entertainment options also include fabulous al fresco dining beneath the shadow of the city’s iconic Ferris wheel along Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Pier.

This city is an enticing mix of the best California has to offer, boasting ideal beach-town vibes for its residents.