Laguna Beach Real Estate: Historic Coastal Art Town; The Jewel of California
A town rich in history, and abundant in beauty, Laguna Beach is hands down the crown jewel of the county and an undisputed icon of the west coast… Comprised of artists, and dreamers and mandarins of business alike, only about 23,000 residents get to call this place home, though, as is evidenced by the 3,000,000+ tourists who visit annually, many more wish they could.
What draws them here? A sense of place defined by a sublime coastline, pristine beaches, a protected & clean ocean, towering canyon walls, a panoply of architecture, a rich history, passionate residents, a vibrant arts community, protected open spaces, and active lifestyle activities everywhere – from surfing to mountain biking to beach volleyball, the lists go on.
On the housing front, Laguna Beach offers arguably the widest range of architectural styles in the area, though certainly not the most affordable. There are sleepy streets with cottages tucked under towering sycamores that time seems to have forgotten… there are homes with views that literally make your jaw drop in awe of the Pacific Ocean & city lights expanses… and then there are the contemporary masterpieces in the gated neighborhoods that seem ripped from the pages of Architectural Digest.
Laguna is subdivided into four areas – North Laguna, Laguna Canyon, The Village and South Laguna – and while those areas are distinct in their own ways, the boundaries between them are more geographic than cultural or aesthetic…
If you are looking for a historic home, you are in the right place. If it is an ocean view property that really moves you, then there are plenty of those, but take your time – they’re not all created equal. There are gated neighborhoods, small lock-it-and-leave-it condos, and for those with the means, there are homes in the some of the most exclusive neighborhoods in California within reach.
If you are considering buying or selling a home in Laguna Beach, call Jesse Brossa at (949) 292-9786. Jesse has a long history with the town – his parents met there in the late 60’s, he has served on the Laguna Board of Realtors® for several years, chaired the Government Affairs Committee for just as many, is an avid fan of coastal land use policy (how wonky is that?), and he has clients in town from top to bottom.
Laguna Beach Living
• Laguna Beach is located just south of Newport Coast, west of Irvine and north of Dana Point along the glorious coastline.
• Laguna is home to the cleanest & prettiest beaches & coves in the county. Residents and vistors enjoy year-round enjoyable temps, great shopping + dining, art galleries, and first-rate schools.
• One of the West Coast’s original art towns, Laguna is still an art-lovers destination.
• From hardcore mountain biking trails to gentle hiking paths to beaches seemingly designed for luxe lounging, Laguna has it all.
