Laguna Beach is an exclusive beachside city in Orange County, California. Laguna Beach is the second oldest city in the county, being incorporated in 1927. Laguna Beach is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on the west, San Joaquin Hills on the east, Newport Beach on the north and Dana Point on the south. This is a smaller city with a population of 23,000 people. Laguna Beach is well known for its art culture. The city hosts three large arts festivals each year and has over 180 artists in residence. Every Thursday evening, more than 80 local galleries take part in an art walk for both local residents and visitors, along the historic Gallery Row in North Laguna. In addition to the art scene, there is a vibrant shopping and dining district and many outdoor activities which take place amongst the sandy beaches, canyons and coastal hills that surround Laguna Beach. The local airport is the John Wayne Airport. The University of California at Irvine and the Orange County Performing Arts Center are both, just a short drive away. Laguna Beach is ideally situated 50 miles from Los Angeles and 73 miles from San Diego.
Laguna Beach is home to some of the most desirable view properties in Orange County, California. There is a variety of real estate options in Laguna Beach including condos, historic beach cottages, single family homes and luxury ocean front estates. Many developments in Laguna Beach boast spectacular views including the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, Newport Coast, surrounding canyons, San Clemente Island, city night lights and breathtaking sunsets. Laguna Beach is split into four areas: Laguna Canyon, Laguna Village, North Laguna and South Laguna. Each area of Laguna Beach is made up of many smaller neighborhoods such as Blue Lagoon, Main Beach, Top of the World, Emerald Bay and Smithcliffs. In addition, there are private residences located at the Montage Resort and Spa. There are both guard gated and non-guard gated neighborhoods in Laguna Beach. Homes in Laguna Beach range in price from 350,000 dollars for a small condo to 35 million dollars plus for ocean front custom built estate. Let the local real estate experts, at The Franco Team, help you find the perfect Laguna Beach home.
Students in Laguna Beach attend schools in the award winning Laguna Beach Unified School District. The district has two elementary schools; Top of the World Elementary School and El Morro Elementary School, one middle school; Thurston Middle School and one high school; Laguna Beach High School. Thurston Middle School has been named a “Model Campus” among all California public schools. Laguna Beach High School has the lowest enrollment among high schools in Orange County. There are private schools throughout Laguna Beach, as well, Anneliese Schools, Grace Classical Academy, St. Anne School and St. Catherine of Siena Parish.
Laguna Beach’s average temperatures range from 67 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit year round, making it the perfect place to enjoy the cities many outdoor activities. Laguna Beach has seven miles of beaches, divided into three sections: Northern, Central and Southern. Northern Area beaches include: Irvine Cove, Crescent Bay, Shaw’s Cove, Boat Canyon, Diver’s Cove, Picnic Beach and Rockpile. Irvine Cove is a private beach for residents living in Irvine Cove neighborhoods. Central Area beaches include: Main Beach, Sleepy Hollow, St. Ann’s Street, Thalia Street, Oak Street, Brook’s Street, Mountain Road and Bluebird Canyon. Sleepy Hollow Beach is in the heart of Laguna Beach and popular with residents and visitors, alike. Southern Area beaches include: Pearl Street, Wood’s Cove, Moss Point, Victoria Beach, Christmas Cove, Goff Cove and Treasure Island. The Moss Point Beach is one of the most popular with residents. Most neighborhood homeowners’ associations offer swimming pools, spas and tennis courts as part of their amenities.
The most spectacular oceanfront estate offering seen in Laguna Beach in decades presents 3.7 acres of magnificent oceanfront land with 320 feet of ocean frontage. This se...
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15 Camel Point is an exquisitely executed contemporary oceanfront offering with rare direct beach access via the estate’s private staircase. Sited at the end of the point...
9 Lagunita is a manifestation of boundless creativity, and privacy, situated on the best beach in all of Laguna.... This property could never be recreated or built today,...
Commanding unobstructed front-row views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, sunsets, shoreline and waves breaking on the cove below, this exceptionally rare double hom...
Resting high on a direct oceanfront corner bluff overlooking all of Three Arch Bay, this estate transcends every other home in Three Arch Bay, perhaps even all of Laguna ...
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Perched atop a private peninsula above the Pacific Ocean is this one-of-a-kind Mediterranean-style estate that embodies luxurious beach living. Showcasing a unique locat...
One look at the sugar-fine sand and pristine waters of Irvine Cove's secluded beach makes it easy to see why Irvine Cove is one of the most prestigious, private communiti...
Sitting front and center on prestigious Victoria Beach, this one of a kind multi-family property epitomizes California luxury. As the Pacific Ocean gracefully laps on the...
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One of the Best Panoramic Views In Laguna Beach! This beautiful Mark Singer Architected Home opens to a formal living and dining room that showcases views of the Pacific ...
OCEANFRONT Architectural Marvel is located within walking distance of the village restaurants and shops of Laguna Beach. Years in the making award-winning Horst architect...
Ensconced within one of the most desirable and exclusive guard-gated communities in Southern California, this recently renovated property boasts a stunning coastal contem...
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Irvine is a dynamic and unique city in Orange County, California. Irvine has been named both one of safest cities in the United States and one of the best cities to live in. Irvine is made up of 34 distinctive areas. From urban city living to quiet family oriented neighborhoods, there is an area for everyone in Irvine. With such diversity, let the real estate professionals at the Franco Team help you find your perfect Irvine home.
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Irvine has 34 unique villages, with each village being up made-up of several individual neighborhoods. Each village has its own architectural styles, commercial areas, schools and churches. For information on each village and/or the neighborhoods within a specific village, click on the village name on the right hand side of your screen. Home prices in Irvine range from $250,000 to fifteen million dollars plus. Home values are dependent on location, home size, home type, neighborhood amenities and views. Views from Irvine homes include the Pacific Ocean, green belt, city night lights, golf course views, surrounding hills and canyons and gorgeous sunsets. There are both guard gated and non-guard gated neighborhood options in Irvine. With so many options available throughout Irvine, let local real estate experts, The Franco Team, guide you through all the different choices.
Three school districts, serve students living in Irvine. The majority of the city is part of the Irvine Unified School District. Tustin Unified School District serves students living in the northwest portion of Irvine. The Irvine School District has 22 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 2 high schools and 1 continuation high school. The Tustin School District has 17 Elementary Schools, 5 middle schools, 2 high schools and 1 continuation high school. The Santa Ana Unified School District serves students living in the Airport Area of Irvine. In addition, there are 29 private schools in Irvine, which serve approximately 4,400 students. A sampling of these 29 schools includes: LePort, Crean Lutheran South High School, International Academy of Irvine, Marden School and Pacific Academy. There area a large number of colleges and universities in Irvine: The University of California at Irvine, Concordia University, California State University Fullerton-Irvine Campus, University of Southern California, Brandman University, Alliant International University, University of LaVerne, Chicago School of Professional Psychology -- Irvine, Pepperdine University, Irvine Valley Community College, Santiago Canyon Community College and Orange Coast Community College.
Irvine has a Mediterranean type climate, giving the city gorgeous year round weather. Irvine has miles of trails throughout the city. Each village has open green space and trails that residents use for hiking, biking and walking. The Irvine Regional Park has hundreds of acres of trees and trails for horseback riding, biking, walking and hiking. There are extensive picnic areas throughout the park. There is a lake with aqaucycle rentals and the Irvine Park Railroad offering train rides. Irvine residents are just minutes from local beaches in Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.