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MONARCH BAY MASTERPIECE

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A new-to-market estate epitomizes luxurious coastal living By Alexandria Abramian Monarch Bay is one of those dream coastal communities where the luxury estates are picture-perfect and the ocean views are plentiful — making this neighborhood as desirable as ever. “Monarch Bay continues to draw in those looking to reside in a guard-gated, private enclave with amenities,” says global real estate broker associate John Stanaland of Douglas Elliman. He should know. The Laguna Beach-born and -bred […]

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DREAM TEAM

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A collaborative new construction in Corona del Mar sets a high bar for the Village For this home, the winning lineup included a collaboration among JFB Custom homes, Mark Teale Architecture, and VALIA Properties’ Design & Consult team; along with landscape designer Chelsea Corinne and interior designers Laura Brophy and Julie Peterson, all hand-picked to create a coastal oasis, on Jasmine Avenue, in Corona del Mar’s coveted 200 block. Residing in the heart of the […]

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PANCHO’S PLACE

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Long before it was home to some of the most sought-after real estate in the world, the ten-acre Smithcliffs estate in Laguna Beach was party central for a pioneering aviator. Photographs by Bill Agee 1991. Courtesy of Library of Congress. Taken as part of Historic American Buildings Survey of the National Park Service. As Montage Laguna Beach celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we recall that the global destination resort and residential project was made […]

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ROOMS WITH A VIEW

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On the market: A Smithcliffs custom estate offers unparalleled ocean vistas and incredibly rare amenities. By Alexandria Abramian This four-bedroom, nine-bathroom home also responds to its unique location by integrating Smithcliffs iconic pine trees into its design. Coastal pines provide natural coverage for a series of outdoor areas, including an outdoor dining area off the kitchen as well as a series of patios, decks, and hidden gardens, which are found on both floors. “You walk […]