The Gold Coast

Located in the aptly named Gold Parking Zone in the Laguna Beach's exclusive Emerald Bay community is this $32,995,000 masterpiece. This home is one of only 15 homes that are located directly on the sand and have direct access to the private community beach.

The street facade is very quaint and hides the fact that this house is terraced down to the sea. That fact is one of my favorite parts of this house, there is no real pretension, the house exudes a quiet luxury.

The kitchen is very open and airy. I don't know how practical it is to not have any upper cabinets but I'm sure there must be a china closet or something. In a house with this price tag anything is possible.

Just look at the materials!!! They are beyond perfection! GLASS DOOR KNOBS.

This house leaves me pretty speechless, so you guys are in luck because this is a brochure! This 5,800 square foot house is not massive but by no means are the owners slumming it. 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms are spread out on the homes many levels and the only thing I can say is that I hope there is an elevator somewhere in this home. If I moved in tomorrow I wouldn't change one single thing, this home is PERFECT just the way it is already.

Quaintness to the Max

As we make our way down PCH we'll make a stop at the Emerald Bay community in Laguna Beach. Known for its artsy-ness, Laguna has long been a favored vacation getaway. Can you get anymore picturesque than this? A small artists cottage draped in vines and surrounded by blooming white roses is beyond perfection!

This painted floor is seriously the first one I have ever liked, and of course it had to be lime green. I think it adds a totally new dimension to the cottage by making it light and airy from top to bottom. Also notice the steel doors and windows! There are two dueling dinning areas that both vie for attention, one indoors and the other is situated in its own outdoor room.

Stainless steel. White cabinets. White marble countertops. Subway tile. HALLELUJAH.

This house, just steps away from the private community beach, just sold this past January for a cool $4,100,000. It seems beauty has a price and those in the know are willing to pay for it.