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        <title>Laguna’s Best Ten Weeks Start Tuesday</title>
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Modern Laguna


Architecture &amp; Coastal Living










The Off-Season


Laguna’s Best Ten Weeks Start Tuesday


Labor Day closes out summer. What follows is the finest stretch of weather all year, and a very unusual winter lining up behind it.




Ask anyone who has spent a full year in this town to name the best month and almost nobody says July. They say September, or they say October, and then they get slightly protective about it.


There is a reason. The marine layer backs off. The water is still warm, warmer than it was in June, and it holds through October. Mornings go glassy and offshore. The light drops into that long amber angle that makes the whole coastline look like it was color graded. Coast Highway breathes, the gallery season opens, and every canyon road gets easier.


It is the same town it was in August. It is simply a better version of the experience, and it is open to anyone who wants to come see it.


The season turns after Labor Day. This year, the weather arrives right behind it.


The Forecast


A Very Strong El Niño Is Setting Up


NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has had an El Niño Advisory running since June. Its August 13 update put the odds of a very strong event during fall and winter above 90 percent, and the August seasonal outlook places the heaviest rain signal directly over coastal California.


Worth being precise about what that does and does not mean. El Niño raises the odds of a wet Southern California winter. It is a probability, not a schedule. Plenty of El Niño winters have underdelivered.


The more actionable detail is the timing. The signal ramps up late and peaks somewhere around January through March. Which means the next three months are the window, and if you own here, that window is the whole point of this piece.


What It Means Here


Laguna Homes Take Rain Personally


This town is built on hillsides, canyons, and bluffs, which is exactly why it looks the way it does and exactly why it behaves the way it does in a storm. Water in Laguna does not sit. It travels, and it finds the cheapest path down. Temple Hills, Mystic Hills, Bluebird Canyon, Three Arch Bay, North Laguna: every one of them has a different relationship with a heavy December.


Six things are worth walking before the first real rain:




Drainage, slope and bluff. Area drains, swales, retaining walls, hillside planting, and where your downspouts actually discharge. Blocked drains on a hillside lot cause more winter damage here than anything else.


Roof, flashing and skylights. Salt air ages a Laguna roof faster than the manufacturer’s warranty suggests. Flashing at chimneys and wall junctions is where it usually gives first.


Windows and door seals. Weather stripping, window seals, slider tracks, exterior caulking. Ocean-facing glass here takes wind-driven rain sideways, which is a different problem than rain falling down.


Decks, seawalls and hardscape. Deck substructure, waterproof membranes, seawalls, terrace drainage. Winter swell and king tides load beachfront and bluff hardscape in ways summer never does.


Insurance. Pull the policy now. Limits, deductibles, and specifically the water intrusion and flood language. Reading your exclusions during a storm is a bad experience.


Inspection timing. Book a walkthrough during or right after a storm. A dry inspection cannot show you where water goes. A wet one shows you in about ten minutes.




Selling &amp; Buying


Two Notes, One for Each Side


If you are listing in spring: handle drainage and roof items this fall. A repair you complete in October is a disclosure line. The same issue discovered by a buyer’s inspector in March is a renegotiation, and it will cost you more than the contractor would have.


If you are buying: fall is the informative season. A summer tour shows you a Laguna property under ideal conditions. A November tour shows you the property. And if it happens to be raining, take the appointment anyway. Watching where water runs across a hillside lot is the single most useful hour you will spend on due diligence.


We work this coastline year-round, in the busy months and the quiet ones. Happy to walk a property with you before the weather turns.








 











 


 






The Aaronson Group


Thinking about a Laguna home this fall?


Kevin Aaronson has spent nearly 28 years selling this coastline. Call or email before the rain starts.

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Modern Laguna


Architecture &amp; Design on the Coast




 




 


Temple Hills, Laguna Beach


 


An AIA-Honored House That Has Not Been Built Yet


 


Anders Lasater Architects designed it. The Design Review Board approved it. The lot it belongs to just came to market at $5,995,000.


 




The Project


 


The Sunset Duet &amp; Sunrise Duet


At the 2025 AIA Orange County Design Awards, a Laguna Beach project took honors in the Unbuilt Category. The jury cited its quiet clarity, a sculptural stair, a floating upper volume, and a plan that answers its site instead of fighting it. The architect is Anders Lasater. The site is 2155 Temple Hills Drive.


Unbuilt awards are a particular kind of recognition. They reward the idea before the market, the budget, or the contractor has had a chance to sand its edges off. Most of the work honored in that category stays on paper. This one does not have to.


 




 


 


In Laguna Beach, the drawings are rarely the hard part. Getting them approved is. That work is finished here, and the permit to break ground is imminent.


 




The Site


 


Half an Acre, and the Whole Horizon


Temple Hills sits high above the village, on the ridge that gives Laguna Beach its long views. The parcel runs to approximately one-half acre and looks out over the Pacific, Catalina Island, and the sunset line. Views reach nearly every room in the current house, which is the condition the new design was drawn to exploit rather than invent.


Anyone who has tried to build in this city knows the sequence. Design review, neighbor comment, view equity, height and grading constraints, coastal considerations. It routinely turns a custom home into a multi-year exercise before a shovel moves. A buyer here inherits an approved outcome instead of an open question.





The Existing House


 


Somewhere to Live While You Build


The residence standing today is not a teardown of convenience. The main level opens under soaring ceilings with hardwood floors and walls of glass framing the coastline. The kitchen is fitted with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Bosch appliances around a granite island, with an ocean-view breakfast nook beside it. A custom Cellinite fixture hangs in the dining room; a wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room.


Below, three bedrooms include two ocean-view primary suites, alongside an office and an exercise room, nearly all of it opening to the view. Upstairs holds a soundproofed media and game room. A den serves as an additional bedroom. Parking runs to a three-car garage and a broad driveway, and the grounds leave ample room for a pool and gardens.


 


At a Glance


 


2155 Temple Hills Drive


Offered at $5,995,000 Approximately one-half acre in Temple Hills, Laguna Beach DRB-approved plans for a 7,500 sq. ft. residence Architect: Anders Lasater Architects 2025 AIA Orange County Design Awards, Unbuilt Category Panoramic Pacific, Catalina Island, and sunset views Three-car garage, room for a pool




 



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Private Tours by Appointment


 


Kevin Aaronson | The Aaronson Group


 


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The Aaronson Group


Luxury Coastal Real Estate - OC





 



Featured Laguna Beach Listing


Build the House Your Family Never Outgrows


2155 Temple Hills Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651



Most Laguna Beach buyers eventually run into the same wall. They find a location they love, then discover the house on it cannot grow with them. The lot is too tight, the topography is unforgiving, or the approval process for anything meaningful stretches out for years.



2155 Temple Hills Drive removes that wall. The property offers a functional 3 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom residence of approximately 4,800 square feet today, along with Design Review Board approved plans for an entirely new home of approximately 7,500 square feet. The heavy lift, design, review, and municipal approval, is already complete.



The Property as It Stands Today



The existing residence is livable and rentable while plans move forward, which matters more than most buyers expect. Three bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and roughly 4,800 square feet of interior space give a family real room to operate during a build cycle, or a long runway to enjoy the property before breaking ground.



Temple Hills sits in the hills above Laguna Village, minutes from Main Beach, the Laguna Beach arts district, and the canyon trail network. The elevation delivers ocean and canyon views along with a quieter setting than the coast highway corridor, while keeping downtown Laguna a short drive away.

 

DRB Approved Plans for an Award Winning 7,500 Square Foot Home



The approved architectural program was designed by Anders Lasater Architects and is known as The Sunset Duet and Sunrise Duet. In 2025 the project was honored at the AIA Orange County Design Awards in the Unbuilt Category.



The jury recognized the design for its quiet clarity, its sculptural stair, a floating upper volume, and a thoughtful response to the specific conditions of the site. Rather than fighting the hillside, the design uses it. The result is a vision for the property that reads as calm and disciplined rather than oversized.



Design Review Board approval is the step that costs Laguna Beach buyers the most time. Here it is already secured, along with a design the AIA Orange County jury singled out for recognition.



For a buyer, the practical value is straightforward. The design phase, the neighbor notification process, and the Design Review Board hearings have already been navigated. What remains is the construction path, executed against a plan set that has been vetted publicly and honored professionally.



Three Paths for One Property



Move in as is. Take the existing 4,800 square foot home, enjoy the Temple Hills location, and hold the approved plans as future optionality.



Build the approved design. Execute the Anders Lasater program and finish with roughly 7,500 square feet of new construction on one of the more compelling hillside parcels in Laguna Village.



Adapt the approved framework. Use the approved envelope as the starting point for a modified program suited to a specific family. Starting from an approved baseline is materially different from starting from nothing.



Property Video







Property Details






Detail

Specification



Address


2155 Temple Hills Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651




Bedrooms


3




Bathrooms


4.5




Interior Living Space


Approximately 4,800 square feet




Approved New Construction


Approximately 7,500 square feet, DRB approved plans




Architect


Anders Lasater Architects




Design Recognition


2025 AIA Orange County Design Awards, Unbuilt Category




Community


Temple Hills, Laguna Beach




MLS Number


OC26044188




Property Website


2155templehills.com







Frequently Asked Questions



What does Design Review Board approval mean in Laguna Beach?


Laguna Beach requires most significant residential projects to pass through the Design Review Board, which evaluates height, bulk, neighborhood compatibility, view impact, and site response. The process is public and can run long. Approved plans mean that review has already been completed for this design.



How large is the approved new home?


The approved plans call for a new residence of approximately 7,500 square feet, replacing the existing 4,800 square foot home.



Who designed the approved plans?


Anders Lasater Architects. The project, presented as The Sunset Duet and Sunrise Duet, was recognized in the Unbuilt Category at the 2025 AIA Orange County Design Awards.



Can a buyer live in the existing home instead of building?


Yes. The existing three bedroom residence is functional and can be occupied, remodeled, or held while a buyer evaluates the build path. The approved plans are an option, not an obligation.



Can the approved design be modified?


Modifications are possible, though changes to an approved plan set may require additional review depending on scope. Starting from an approved envelope generally shortens the path compared with starting from a blank sheet.



Where is Temple Hills located?


Temple Hills is a hillside enclave above Laguna Village in Laguna Beach, positioned between the downtown village and Laguna Canyon, with ocean and canyon views and quick access to Main Beach and the arts district.



How do I schedule a private showing?


Call The Aaronson Group at 949-388-5194 or email info@previewochomes.com to arrange a private tour of 2155 Temple Hills Drive.



See More of the Property



Full photography, floor plans, and the approved design presentation are available on the dedicated property website:  2155templehills.com






 





 








The Aaronson Group


Schedule a Private Tour of 2155 Temple Hills Drive


Kevin Aaronson, Principal and Team LeaderKeller Williams Luxury | DRE 01259966


Call 949-388-5194 or email  info@modernlaguna.com






 
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Laguna Beach Real Estate &amp; Coastal Living



  

Laguna Sands


One of the Few Places in Laguna Beach You Can Actually Live on the Sand



Drive South Coast Highway between the Village and Aliso Beach and you pass a long stretch of buildings that face the water. Very few of them sit on it. The bluff does most of the work along this coast, which is why so much of Laguna’s oceanfront housing looks down at the beach from thirty or forty feet up rather than opening onto it.



Laguna Sands is one of the exceptions. The gated community sits directly on the sand next to the Surf &amp; Sand Resort, and residents reach the beach without crossing a road or hunting for a public stairway. That single fact explains most of what makes the address hold its value.



Beachfront position in Laguna Beach is a fixed supply. Nothing about the coastline is going to produce more of it, and the coastal permitting environment makes new beachfront density effectively theoretical.



The Building Just Finished a Major Renovation



Laguna Sands dates to 1962, and buildings of that generation along the coast tend to arrive at a fork: defer and decline, or spend and reset. This one spent. The community recently completed a comprehensive multi-million-dollar renovation, and the visible results are the pieces residents actually use, including a rebuilt oceanfront swimming pool and both community terrace decks.



For a buyer, the timing matters more than the finishes. Capital improvements on an oceanfront building are expensive, disruptive, and usually funded through assessments. Buying after the work is finished is a meaningfully different proposition than buying before it starts.



Residence 47 Is Available at $3,495,000



Unit 47 is a two-bedroom, two-bath residence of 1,155 square feet, remodeled throughout and currently offered by The Aaronson Group.



The living space opens through floor-to-ceiling La Cantina sliders, which is the detail that changes how the home feels day to day. Open, and the room becomes part of the beach. Closed, it is quiet and insulated from the highway behind it. Wood-look porcelain tile runs throughout, with LED recessed lighting and ceiling fans keeping the interior bright and ventilated.


























The kitchen carries upgraded cabinetry, Italian porcelain countertops and backsplash, and a full stainless steel appliance suite. The primary suite pairs mirrored wardrobe doors and custom closet systems with a spa-inspired bath built around a large walk-in shower and dual vanities. The guest bath handles the practical side with a tub and shower combination, dual sinks, and a stackable washer and dryer.



There is no air conditioning, which is common in older beachfront Laguna construction where the marine layer usually handles the job. For buyers who want it anyway, approved and permit-ready plans for installation transfer with the property, which is the hard part of that project already cleared.



At a Glance






Detail

Specification



Address


1585 S. Coast Highway 47, Laguna Beach, CA 92651




Offered At


$3,495,000




Bedrooms / Bathrooms


2 / 2




Living Area


1,155 square feet




Year Built


1962




MLS Number


OC26164142




Furnishings


May be included, turnkey opportunity







What the Location Actually Gives You



Beachfront in Laguna is often a trade. You get the water and you give up walkability, or you get downtown and give up the sand. This stretch of South Coast Highway avoids most of that. Galleries, restaurants, and shops are reachable on foot, and the Laguna Beach trolley stops directly outside the building, which matters more than it sounds like it should in a town where summer parking is its own sport.



Within the community, Unit 47 opens directly onto one of the two renovated terrace decks, furnished with lounge seating, barbecues, and fire pits. There is an elevator down to the parking garage. The Surf &amp; Sand is next door if you want a restaurant or a spa without moving the car.



Video Tour



Common Questions About Laguna Sands



Is Laguna Sands actually on the sand, or across the highway?


On the sand. The community is gated and oceanfront, with beach access directly from the property.



What was included in the recent renovation?


A comprehensive multi-million-dollar scope, including the oceanfront swimming pool and both community terrace decks.



Can air conditioning be added?


Yes. Approved, permit-ready plans convey with Residence 47.



Is this a realistic second home or lock-and-leave?


It is built for it. Gated access, elevator to the garage, an HOA that maintains the grounds and pool, and furnishings that may be included.



How does parking work?


The building has a parking garage served by elevator, which is a genuine advantage on this stretch of coast in summer.



Photography, floor plan, and full media live on the property site at 1585socoasthwy47.com



Complete listing details are available at previewochomes.com


 








Request a Private Showing


Kevin Aaronson


The Aaronson Group • DRE 01259966


Call 949-388-5194 or email info@previewochomes.com




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Modern Laguna


Contemporary Coastal Living · The Aaronson Group



 



Laguna Beach · Summer 2026


Where Art Comes Alive: The Pageant of the Masters and the Sawdust Art Festival



Every summer, Laguna Canyon becomes the center of the Southern California art world. A quiet stretch of road just above the coast fills with music, handmade work, and one of the most inventive stage productions in the country. Two events anchor the season, and together they capture what makes Laguna Beach unlike anywhere else on the coast.



Where the canyon meets the coast, art is not something you watch from a distance. It is something you walk through.



The Pageant of the Masters


Living Pictures Under the Stars

 

Now in its 93rd year, the Pageant of the Masters is one of the most remarkable things you will see anywhere. The production is built on living pictures, in which real people pose inside re-creations of celebrated paintings and sculptures. The illusion is so precise that first-time guests often cannot tell there are performers on stage at all.


The 2026 production, titled The Greatest of All Time, asks a single question: which works and which artists deserve to be called the greatest in the history of art. Over roughly 90 minutes, about 40 masterpieces come to life under the stars, set to a live orchestra and original narration. This year's lineup draws from Michelangelo, Diego Velázquez, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and Norman Rockwell.


Performances run nightly at the 2,600-seat Irvine Bowl amphitheater at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Every Pageant ticket also includes free admission to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show, an open-air gallery featuring more than 100 juried Orange County artists.





The Details


Dates: July 9 through September 4, 2026, nightly


Time: 8:30 p.m., about 90 minutes


2026 Theme: The Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.)


Location: Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Road




 Reserve seats and view the full 2026 schedule at the Festival of Arts box office.



The Sawdust Art Festival


A Handcrafted Village Beneath the Eucalyptus

 

A short walk down the same canyon road, the Sawdust Art Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026. Set beneath eucalyptus trees on sawdust-covered paths, the festival is a handcrafted village of more than 180 artists, all of them Laguna Beach residents. Nothing here is mass-produced. Every piece is made and sold by the person who created it, which makes the Sawdust one of the few festivals of its kind in the country.


Visitors can watch glassblowers, ceramicists, and jewelers work in real time, take a free hands-on class, and hear live music across three stages. The grounds also hold a genuinely good food and drink scene, from local favorites to specialty coffee and wine, so it is easy to spend an afternoon and stay into golden hour.





The Details


Dates: June 26 through September 6, 2026


Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.


Admission: $5.50 to $12.50; children under 5 free; veterans free with ID


Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Road




 Buy tickets and browse the artist directory at the Sawdust Art Festival.



Plan Your Visit


See Both in One Evening


Both festivals sit minutes apart on Laguna Canyon Road, which makes it easy to see them in a single visit. The Passport to the Arts, priced at $29, covers one-time entry to the Sawdust Art Festival, the Festival of Arts, and Laguna Art-A-Fair, and includes one-time free parking at the Act V lot along with the seasonal trolley.


Parking in the canyon is limited, so the Act V lot and trolley are the easiest way in. Arrive before sunset, wander the Sawdust grounds and the Festival of Arts gallery, then settle into the Irvine Bowl for the Pageant as the stars come out.



This creative energy is not a summer visitor. It is part of the character of Laguna Beach year-round, woven into the galleries, the coastline, and the homes that look out over it. For those drawn to a community where art and coastal living are the same conversation, Laguna offers something few places can.





The Aaronson Group


Kevin Aaronson represents buyers and sellers across Laguna Beach and the coastal Orange County luxury market. To talk through what is available or what your home could bring in today's market, reach out anytime.


Kevin Aaronson


The Aaronson Group | Keller Williams Luxury


DRE 01259966


Call: 949-388-5194 or Email: info@previewochomes.com


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Coastal Living • Laguna Beach


Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in Laguna Beach







Where can you watch Fourth of July fireworks in Laguna Beach in 2026? The city’s annual show launches at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from Monument Point at Heisler Park, with excellent viewing from the park, Main Beach, and the North Laguna coves.


Few things capture summer in Laguna like fireworks breaking over the water. The city’s elevated coastline turns the Fourth into one of the most scenic Independence Day shows on the Orange County coast, and it is free to watch from the bluffs and beaches downtown.


Here is what you need to know for the night: the show time, the best places to watch, the local rules, and a few tips to help you skip the worst of the traffic.



 



The Show at Monument Point


Laguna Beach launches its fireworks at 9 p.m. from Monument Point in Heisler Park. The display is set against the open Pacific, and the town’s natural bluffs give you more good vantage points than almost anywhere else on the coast.


Earlier in the evening, watch the sky around 5:45 p.m. for the Condor Squadron flyover, a formation of vintage WWII aircraft that honors veterans and kicks off the celebration.



 



Best Places to Watch


Heisler Park.Right above the action, with lookout points, grassy areas, and ocean views. Arrive early, as the prime spots go first.


Main Beach.The classic, central choice, with easy access to the boardwalk, restrooms, and downtown restaurants.


North Laguna coves.Crescent Bay, Shaw’s Cove, and Divers Cove offer a quieter setting a short walk from the crowds.


Crescent Bay Point Park.An elevated vantage point in North Laguna with a calmer atmosphere and a wide view of the coastline.



 

In Laguna, the coastline does half the work. Find a spot on the bluffs, and the whole town becomes your viewing deck.

 



Know Before You Go


Personal fireworks are illegal.All fireworks, including safe-and-sane fireworks and sparklers, are strictly prohibited in Laguna Beach. Enjoy the city show and leave the rest at home.


Park closures.Around 5 p.m., the section of Heisler Park from Myrtle Street to the Rockpile Beach stairs at Jasmine Street closes to the public for show preparation.


Plan your exit.Expect heavy traffic after the finale, especially on Laguna Canyon Road and Coast Highway. The city trolleys run on a modified holiday schedule and are the smart way in and out.


Details.visitlaguna.com



 



Frequently Asked Questions


What time do the Laguna Beach fireworks start?The show begins at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, launched from Monument Point at Heisler Park.


Is the Laguna Beach fireworks show free?Yes. The show is free to watch from public parks, beaches, and bluffs throughout town. There is no ticketed seating required.


Where should I park?Downtown lots and meters fill early and fees are enforced on July 4. Consider the city trolleys or park outside the village core and walk in to avoid post-show gridlock.



 



Live the Laguna Coast


The Fourth is a reminder of what makes life in Laguna Beach so special. If you are thinking about buying or selling a coastal home, Kevin Aaronson and The Aaronson Group bring more than $750M in career sales and 1,000+ homes closed across coastal Orange County.


Call or email The Aaronson Group at 949-388-5194  •  info@previewochomes.com





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Buyer Guide / Laguna Beach


Short-Term Rental Rules in Laguna Beach


What luxury buyers must know before counting on nightly income



 



Can you run a short-term rental in Laguna Beach? In most cases, no. The city no longer issues new short-term rental permits in residential zones, and any stay of 30 days or fewer is tightly regulated, capped, taxed, and licensed.


If you are buying a coastal home in Laguna Beach with the idea of offsetting your costs through Airbnb or Vrbo income, read this before you write an offer. The rules changed again in 2025, and they do not work the way most buyers assume. Getting it wrong can cost you the income you were counting on, plus the penalties that come with operating outside the ordinance.


Here is the plain-English version of how short-term rentals work in Laguna Beach right now, who can actually operate one, and the compliant path most luxury buyers end up taking instead.



 



The Definition


How Laguna Beach Defines a Short-Term Rental


A short-term rental in Laguna Beach is any residential unit rented for 30 consecutive days or fewer. That single line is the one most buyers overlook, and it is the line that decides everything else.


Anything 31 days or longer is treated as a standard residential lease and is not subject to the short-term lodging rules. Anything at or under 30 days falls under the city’s Short-Term Lodging Ordinance (Chapter 25.23 of the Municipal Code), certified by the California Coastal Commission in 2020, plus the newer operating rules adopted in 2025.



 



Zoning


Where They Are Allowed, and Where They Are Not


This is where the dream of buying a Laguna Beach cottage and listing it on Airbnb usually ends.


Residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3).The city no longer issues new short-term rental permits in residential neighborhoods. The vast majority of single-family homes and luxury estates in Laguna Beach sit in exactly these zones, which means buying one does not come with the right to operate a short-term rental.


Commercial and mixed-use districts.Short-term lodging is permitted here, but only with the proper permits in hand: an Administrative Use Permit in most commercial areas, or a Conditional Use Permit in certain districts.


A hard citywide cap.Laguna Beach limits the total number of short-term lodging units allowed across the entire city, with a separate, smaller allowance for owner-occupied home-share units. Even where a property qualifies on paper, availability under the cap is not guaranteed.



 

The address determines the income strategy. Two homes a block apart can have completely different rental rights depending on their zoning and permit history.

 



2025 Update


What the 2025 Ordinance Added


On top of the zoning rules, Laguna Beach adopted a new short-term lodging ordinance (Chapter 5.84) that took effect July 1, 2025, with active enforcement starting October 1, 2025. It tightened the operating side of the business considerably.


Operators now need a stack of approvals to run a single unit: a Short-Term Lodging Unit License, a city business license, the applicable use permit, and a Transient Occupancy Tax certificate. Total taxes and assessments on rental revenue run to 14 percent, with quarterly reporting required even in quarters with zero bookings.


There are operating limits too: overnight occupancy is capped at two people per bedroom, the approved plan must be posted inside the unit, a Good Neighbor brochure has to be provided to guests, and operators are required to keep complaint and response logs. Hosting platforms are also barred from completing bookings for any unit that is not on the city’s approved registry.


The takeaway: this is a licensed, audited business, not a casual side income. Operating outside the rules carries steep daily penalties.



 



For Buyers


What This Means If You Are Buying in Laguna Beach


For a luxury buyer, the practical reality is straightforward. If short-term rental income is central to your purchase, you cannot assume any given Laguna Beach home qualifies. Most do not.


Verify before you remove contingencies.Confirm the zoning, the permit status, and the registry standing for the exact address with the City’s Community Development and Finance departments. A listing that was rented short-term in the past does not mean those rights transfer to you.


Check the HOA and CC&amp;Rs.Many Laguna Beach condominium and association communities restrict or prohibit short-term rentals independently of city rules. The HOA can be more restrictive than the city, and often is.


Build the analysis on long-term numbers.If a property only pencils out with short-term rental income, treat that as a warning sign rather than a plan. The compliant income path in Laguna Beach is leasing, not nightly bookings.



 

In a market this regulated, the smartest buyers stop chasing the nightly rate and start running the numbers on a clean, long-term lease.

 



The Compliant Play


Long-Term and Seasonal Leasing


Here is the part that gets lost in the short-term rental conversation. A lease of 31 days or longer sits entirely outside the short-term lodging rules. No unit license, no use permit, no nightly cap, no Transient Occupancy Tax filings.


In a coastal market like Laguna Beach, furnished monthly and seasonal leases command real premiums, particularly for oceanfront and ocean-view properties through the spring and summer season. For a buyer who wants their coastal home to carry part of its own cost between personal stays, a well-positioned long-term or seasonal lease is the cleaner, lower-risk strategy, and the one that does not put you in front of a code enforcement officer.



 



FAQ


Frequently Asked Questions


Can I buy a home in Laguna Beach and put it on Airbnb?Usually not. New short-term rental permits are no longer issued in residential zones, where most Laguna Beach homes sit. Confirm the zoning and permit status for the specific address before you assume any rental rights.


What counts as a short-term rental in Laguna Beach?Any stay of 30 consecutive days or fewer. A lease of 31 days or longer is treated as a standard residential rental and is not subject to the short-term lodging ordinance.


If a listing was rented short-term before, can I keep doing it?Not automatically. Permit status and registry standing do not always transfer with a sale. Verify the current standing with the city before you close, and check the HOA rules, which can be stricter than the city’s.


 






 



Featured Residence


A Buy-and-Lease Opportunity: 1585 S. Coast Hwy 47


If the long-term leasing strategy makes sense to you, an oceanfront condominium is one of the cleanest ways to execute it. The Aaronson Group is currently representing 1585 S. Coast Hwy 47, an oceanfront residence in the Laguna Sands community on Laguna Beach’s South Coast Highway, offered at $3,495,000.


It is the kind of turnkey coastal property that works on two levels: a personal beachfront retreat, and a long-term or seasonal lease hold that can carry part of its cost between stays. Review the full details, photography, and location on the dedicated property website below.



 

View 1585 S. Coast Hwy 47

 



Buy Right in Laguna Beach


Before you write an offer on a coastal home with rental income in mind, talk to a team that knows the zoning, the ordinance, and the numbers. Kevin Aaronson and The Aaronson Group bring more than $750M in sales and 1,000+ homes closed across Laguna Beach and coastal Orange County.


Call or email The Aaronson Group


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Market Forecast · Laguna Beach


Laguna Beach Luxury Market Forecast: Where Are Prices Heading?


A data-driven look at the 2026 Laguna Beach luxury market, segment by segment



Where are Laguna Beach luxury home prices heading in 2026? Laguna Beach is in a slight seller’s market with a median list price of $5,495,000, 140 active listings, and upward pricing pressure as sales continue to outpace supply.


If you own a home in Laguna Beach, the question right now isn’t whether the market is moving. It is. The question is which direction, how fast, and what that means for your decision to list, hold, or buy.


As of this week, the Altos Research Market Action Index for Laguna Beach sits at 30, up from 29 last month. That keeps the city in slight seller’s market territory, with sales continuing to outstrip new inventory. For a coastal luxury market that spent much of the past two years in a holding pattern, that shift matters.



“A Market Action Index of 30 isn’t a runaway seller’s market. It’s a market where sellers have the edge if they price correctly, and lose it the moment they don’t.”

 

The Numbers


Laguna Beach Right Now


Median list price. $5,495,000. Median price of new listings is $5,240,000, suggesting sellers entering the market this week are pricing close to the broader median rather than testing significantly higher.


Price per square foot. $1,929. This is the number that puts Laguna Beach in context against the rest of coastal Orange County. It reflects view premiums, lot scarcity, and the city’s position as one of the few walkable beach towns left on the California coast.


Inventory. 140 active listings. Inventory has ticked up modestly, but absorption is keeping pace, which is why the Market Action Index continues to climb rather than soften.


Days on market. Median 74 days, average 163 days. The gap between those two numbers tells you everything: well-priced, well-prepared homes move in roughly two and a half months, while mispriced or under-presented listings drag the average well past five.


Price reductions. 29 of active listings have reduced their price. This is the single most important data point for sellers right now.

 

The Signal


What the Market Action Index Is Telling Us


The Market Action Index measures sales pace against inventory. Anything above 30 leans seller. Anything below 30 leans buyer. Laguna Beach has crossed that line and is trending up, not down.


That matters because Laguna Beach spent most of 2023 and 2024 sitting closer to neutral, with the median list price bouncing between $4.5M and $6M depending on which luxury segment was active. The recent push above $5.4M, combined with rising absorption, suggests the market is firming, not just fluctuating.


If the trend holds through summer, expect upward pricing pressure across all four luxury segments, particularly in the $3M to $5M range where buyer demand has been most consistent.

 



Laguna Beach Luxury Segments






Segment

Median Price

Sq Ft

Median DOM






Ultra-luxury


$18,444,000


4,777


203




Upper luxury


$7,450,000


3,539


91




Core luxury


$3,995,000


2,490


70




Entry luxury


$2,599,000


1,661


49







 

Segment by Segment


The Four Laguna Beach Luxury Quartiles


Ultra-luxury at $18,444,000. 4 beds, 6 baths, 4,777 square feet, larger 8,000 to 10,000 sqft lots. Median 203 days on market. This is the trophy segment: oceanfront, view estates, architectural significance. It moves slowly because the buyer pool is small and discretionary, but pricing here remains insulated from broader market swings.


Upper luxury at $7,450,000. 4 beds, 5 baths, 3,539 square feet. Median 91 days on market. The sweet spot for view homes and newer construction. Demand here is the strongest indicator of where the market is heading overall, and absorption in this segment is what’s pulling the median up.


Core luxury at $3,995,000. 4 beds, 3 baths, 2,490 square feet. Median 70 days on market and the most absorbed segment of the four. This is where Laguna Beach’s buyer demand is most active right now, especially for renovated homes with even partial ocean views.


Entry luxury at $2,599,000. 3 beds, 3 baths, 1,661 square feet, smaller lots. Median 49 days on market, the fastest-moving quartile. This segment serves both downsizers and first-time Laguna Beach buyers, and it’s where competitive offers are showing up most often.



“The faster a segment is moving, the less forgiving it is of pricing mistakes. Entry luxury sells in 49 days when priced right, or sits for six months when it isn’t.”

 

The 29 Story


What the Price Reduction Rate Means


In a slight seller’s market, 29 of listings reducing price tells us something important: nearly a third of Laguna Beach sellers started too high. That’s not a market problem. That’s a pricing problem.


When a luxury listing comes on at the wrong number, the cost is rarely a single reduction. It’s the loss of first-30-days momentum, the perception of staleness, and the buyer agent psychology that builds around a property sitting through two price drops. By the time the price is right, the story is wrong.


If you’re considering listing in Laguna Beach this year, the data is clear: get the price right the first time. The market will reward you for it.

 

Looking Ahead


What We Expect Through the Rest of 2026


No one can promise where prices land six months from now. But the underlying conditions in Laguna Beach point in one direction.


Continued upward pricing pressure. As long as the Market Action Index stays above 30 and absorption outpaces new inventory, median list prices have room to climb. Watch the $7.45M segment as the leading indicator.


Tighter inventory in the core segments. The $2.5M to $4M range is moving fast and well-prepared listings won’t sit. Sellers in this band have the strongest leverage of any segment right now.


A widening gap between prepared and unprepared listings. Median 74 days versus average 163 days isn’t random. It’s the spread between homes that came to market with the right price, the right presentation, and the right marketing, and homes that didn’t. That gap will widen as the market firms.


Steady, not speculative, appreciation. Laguna Beach has never behaved like a speculative market. Buyers here are end-users, second-home owners, and long-term holders. Price growth in coastal Laguna Beach tends to be steady and sticky, which is exactly the kind of market sellers want to enter, and buyers want to be early in.

 

Questions, Answered


About the Laguna Beach Luxury Market


Is Laguna Beach in a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?Laguna Beach is in a slight seller’s market. The Altos Market Action Index reads 30, up from 29 last month, indicating that sales continue to outpace new inventory. Sellers have the edge, but only with correct pricing.


What is the median home price in Laguna Beach in 2026?As of May 2026, the median list price for single-family homes in Laguna Beach is $5,495,000, with new listings entering at a median of $5,240,000. Price per square foot averages $1,929.


How long does it take to sell a luxury home in Laguna Beach?Median days on market is 74. Average days on market is 163. The difference reflects how much pricing and presentation impact sale timelines, with well-positioned listings selling in roughly two and a half months and mispriced homes lingering well past five.


Should I sell my Laguna Beach home now or wait?The market is currently favoring sellers, and absorption is rising. If you’ve been considering selling, pricing strategy matters more than timing right now. A well-positioned home in any of the four luxury segments has strong buyer demand. A consultation with Kevin Aaronson and The Aaronson Group can identify your home’s exact segment and current value.





 



Private Consultation


Kevin Aaronson · The Aaronson Group


BRE 01259966 · Modern Laguna


$750M+ in coastal Orange County luxury sales since 1986. If you own in Laguna Beach and want to know exactly where your property sits in the current market, the team will identify your home’s segment, comp it against the right inventory, and walk you through pricing strategy.


949-388-5194


info@previewochomes.com


Private, confidential consultations by appointment.





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Architecture · Laguna Beach


Modern vs. Contemporary vs. Coastal Luxury Homes in Laguna Beach


Three labels, three buyer pools, three very different resale outcomes



What is the difference between modern, contemporary, and coastal luxury homes in Laguna Beach? Modern homes follow a specific 1920s to 1970s architectural movement (flat roofs, glass walls, geometric forms). Contemporary homes reflect current design trends. Coastal homes prioritize beach lifestyle materials, lighter palettes, and indoor-outdoor flow.


Three buyers walk three Laguna Beach listings in the same week. All three properties get described as “modern.” One is a 1968 Mid-Century post-and-beam in North Laguna. One is a 2021 new-build above Victoria Beach with a steel staircase and a NanaWall. One is a four-bedroom in Three Arch Bay with whitewashed shiplap and a coastal-blue island. None of them are the same style. None of them appeal to the same buyer. And the wrong label on the listing means the right buyer never walks through the door.


Laguna Beach is one of the most architecturally diverse luxury markets in coastal Orange County. The hillside lots, the artist-colony history, and the absence of HOA-enforced uniformity have produced a housing stock that ranges from 1930s beach cottages to museum-grade contemporary builds. Knowing which style you’re actually looking at, and which buyers it attracts at resale, is the difference between paying a premium and capturing one.



“Modern is a movement with a date range. Contemporary is whatever is being built right now. The two terms are not interchangeable, and the resale market treats them very differently.”

 

Modern


A Specific Architectural Movement


Modern is not a synonym for new. In architecture, “Modern” refers to the design movement that ran roughly from the 1920s through the early 1970s, encompassing Bauhaus, International Style, and Mid-Century Modern. The defining principles: form follows function, ornament is a flaw, and the structure itself is the aesthetic.


Visual cues. Flat or low-slope roofs. Large planes of glass, often floor-to-ceiling. Exposed structural elements (post-and-beam, steel framing, concrete). Open floor plans with minimal interior walls. Geometric, often rectilinear forms. Limited color palette, usually neutrals plus one accent material like walnut or travertine.


Where you find it in Laguna Beach. North Laguna and Mystic Hills hold the highest concentration of original Mid-Century Modern inventory, much of it on hillside lots with view orientations the original architects designed around. Three Arch Bay and Emerald Bay have scattered originals, often heavily remodeled. Modern is a finite supply category in Laguna, and well-preserved originals trade at a premium to buyers who specifically seek the architectural pedigree.


Who buys it. Design-literate buyers, architects, collectors, and second-home buyers from Los Angeles who already own or have owned Modern properties elsewhere. They pay for the architecture, not the square footage. A 2,400 sq ft Mid-Century with documented provenance can outprice a 3,500 sq ft tract-style home on a comparable lot.

 

Contemporary


The Architecture of Now


Contemporary describes what is currently being designed and built. By definition, contemporary architecture is a moving target. The contemporary homes of 1995 looked different from the contemporary homes of 2025. Today’s contemporary builds borrow heavily from Modern’s vocabulary (open plans, glass, clean lines) while incorporating curves, mixed materials, smart-home integration, and current sustainability standards.


Visual cues. Mixed rooflines, often combining flat sections with low-pitched accents. Floor-to-ceiling sliders or NanaWalls. Mixed exterior materials: board-formed concrete, vertical wood siding, stucco, metal panels, stacked stone. Warmer wood tones than strict Modern. Spa-quality primary suites, chef-grade kitchens with hidden appliances, dedicated wine display, smart-home wiring throughout.


Where you find it in Laguna Beach. New construction and major remodels across the Laguna Beach market, with the heaviest concentration on the ocean side of Coast Highway between Bluebird Canyon and Three Arch Bay. Architect-designed contemporary builds above Victoria Beach and Woods Cove command some of the highest price-per-square-foot figures in the city.


Who buys it. Buyers who want move-in-ready luxury without the maintenance variables of a historic property. Tech executives, finance professionals, and primary-home buyers relocating from out of state. They pay for finish level, square footage, and view orientation. Resale depends heavily on how well the design ages; contemporary that reads as “of its moment” can date faster than either Modern or Coastal.

 

Coastal


Lifestyle Over Architectural Movement


Coastal is not a single architectural style. It’s an aesthetic vocabulary applied to a range of underlying architectures, from Cape Cod to Spanish to Contemporary. What unifies coastal homes is a design language built around beach living: light palettes, weather-resilient materials, indoor-outdoor flow, and an interior that feels relaxed rather than formal.


Visual cues. White, cream, and soft blue or gray-green palettes. Shiplap, beadboard, or board-and-batten interior walls. Wide-plank wood or wood-look tile flooring. Natural fiber rugs, linen upholstery, weathered or limed wood finishes. Generous covered outdoor living areas. Plantation shutters, white trim, and oversized windows oriented to capture light rather than dramatic geometry.


Where you find it in Laguna Beach. Across nearly every neighborhood, often as a remodel finish layered over an older underlying structure. Heavy concentration in Three Arch Bay, Lagunita, and the flats of North Laguna, where the original beach-cottage stock lends itself naturally to the coastal vocabulary. Newer coastal-style builds also appear regularly in South Laguna.


Who buys it. The broadest buyer pool of the three. Primary-home buyers, second-home owners, and families. Coastal reads as accessible, livable, and aligned with the lifestyle that drew the buyer to Laguna Beach in the first place. Resale strength comes from this breadth: a well-executed coastal home rarely lacks for showings.

 



Quick Comparison






Category

Modern

Contemporary

Coastal






Era


1920s–1970s movement


Current, evolving


Any era, lifestyle-driven




Roof


Flat or low-slope


Mixed, often flat


Gabled or hipped




Palette


Neutral, restrained


Warm neutrals, mixed


White, cream, soft blue




Materials


Glass, steel, concrete


Mixed, smart-home tech


Wood, shiplap, linen




Buyer pool


Narrow, design-driven


Moderate, luxury


Broadest




Resale risk


Provenance-dependent


Can date quickly


Most durable









“In Laguna Beach, the architectural style of a home is not a label. It’s a buyer-pool definition. Misidentifying it on the listing is the single most common reason a property sits while comparable homes close.”

 

Why It Matters


Pricing, Comps, and Marketing


Comp selection. A 1965 Mid-Century Modern in Mystic Hills does not comp against a 2019 contemporary build two streets away, even at similar square footage. The buyer pools are different, the price-per-square-foot logic is different, and the days-on-market patterns are different. Mixing them in a CMA produces a misleading value.


Photography and staging. Modern homes photograph for architectural composition. Coastal homes photograph for lifestyle and warmth. Contemporary homes photograph for finish level and views. A coastal-staged Mid-Century loses the buyers who came for the architecture. A Modern-photographed coastal home loses the buyers who came for the lifestyle.


Listing language. The word “modern” in MLS remarks attracts a different search audience than “coastal contemporary” or “Mid-Century.” AI-powered search tools, including the ones buyers now use before they ever call an agent, parse these terms literally. Accurate architectural identification is a marketing decision, not a stylistic one.

 

Questions, Answered


About Modern, Contemporary, and Coastal Homes in Laguna Beach


Is a Mid-Century Modern home worth more than a contemporary one in Laguna Beach?Not categorically. A well-preserved or architect-documented Mid-Century can outperform a comparable contemporary build on price per square foot because the buyer pool is paying for architectural provenance, not just finish level. A heavily altered Mid-Century with the original details stripped out typically trades below contemporary.


Can a coastal home also be modern or contemporary?Yes. Coastal is a finish and lifestyle vocabulary that can layer over a modern or contemporary structural design. Many of the strongest-selling Laguna Beach homes are contemporary builds executed with a coastal interior palette, which broadens the buyer pool without sacrificing modern architectural appeal.


Which style holds value best in Laguna Beach?Coastal finishes generally have the widest buyer appeal and most durable resale. Modern, when authentic and well-preserved, commands the highest premium per square foot from a narrow but committed buyer pool. Contemporary performs best when the design avoids trend-of-the-moment details that age quickly.


Where in Laguna Beach should I look for each style?Modern: North Laguna, Mystic Hills, scattered originals in Three Arch Bay and Emerald Bay. Contemporary: new construction across the ocean side of Coast Highway, Victoria Beach, Woods Cove. Coastal: Three Arch Bay, Lagunita, North Laguna flats, and South Laguna. Kevin Aaronson and The Aaronson Group can walk you through current inventory in each style and neighborhood.






 




 



Private Consultation


Kevin Aaronson · The Aaronson Group


BRE 01259966 · Modern Laguna


$750M+ in coastal Orange County luxury sales since 1986. Whether you’re searching for an authentic Mid-Century Modern, a new-build contemporary, or a coastal retreat in Laguna Beach, the team will identify the right inventory and price it against the right comps.


949-388-5194


info@previewochomes.com


Private, confidential consultations by appointment.





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Modern Oceanfront · Laguna Beach


Sand-Level Modern Living at Laguna Sands


A fully remodeled, direct oceanfront residence at 1585 S. Coast Highway 47



The most interesting properties in Laguna Beach right now aren't the ones with the biggest square footage. They're the ones where every surface was chosen with intention, every line drawn with purpose, and the architecture itself frames the ocean rather than competing with it.


1585 S. Coast Highway 47 belongs to that category. Inside Laguna Sands, a gated oceanfront community recently transformed by a multi-million-dollar renovation, this 2-bedroom residence has been completely remodeled to deliver a contemporary, design-forward coastal experience. The result is something Laguna Beach produces rarely: a turnkey modern home directly on the sand.



“Modern coastal design isn’t about minimalism for its own sake. It’s about removing everything that distracts from the view.”









The Residence


A Study in Contemporary Coastal Design


The remodel of 47 was executed with restraint. Floor-to-ceiling La Cantina sliders open the entire living space to the Pacific, letting the architecture disappear when the doors are pulled back. Wood-look porcelain tile flooring carries throughout, a deliberately neutral foundation that allows the ocean to remain the focal point.


The kitchen continues the modern vocabulary: upgraded cabinetry with clean horizontal lines, Italian porcelain countertops and matching backsplash, and a full suite of stainless steel appliances. The primary bathroom is a spa-inspired composition with a large walk-in shower and dual vanity sinks. The guest bath includes a tub and shower combination, dual sinks, and a stackable washer and dryer integrated into the design rather than tucked away.


LED recessed lighting and ceiling fans throughout maintain the bright, airy ambiance. The primary suite includes mirrored wardrobe doors with custom closet systems. For buyers who want air conditioning, approved, permit-ready plans are available, removing the typical permitting timeline from the equation.





At a Glance






Address


1585 S. Coast Hwy 47




Price


$3,495,000




Bedrooms / Bathrooms


2 / 2




Living Area


1,155 sq. ft.




Community


Laguna Sands (gated, oceanfront)




Year Built


1962, comprehensively remodeled




Furnishings


Available for inclusion




MLS


OC26021428









The Community


Laguna Sands, Reimagined


The interior renovation of 47 is paired with a community-wide transformation. Laguna Sands recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation that elevated the entire property to a contemporary standard, positioning it alongside the most elegant beachfront communities in Southern California.


The updated amenities include a newly renovated oceanfront swimming pool, two expansive community terrace decks with sweeping coastline views, refreshed common areas, gated entry, and subterranean parking with elevator access. Unit 47 features direct access to one of the renovated terrace decks, complete with lounge furnishings, barbecues, and fire pits. The experience reads closer to a private resort than a traditional condominium building.



The Location


On the Sand. In the Village.


The address itself does the work. Laguna Sands sits directly on the beach in the heart of Laguna Beach, with the Surf &amp; Sand Resort immediately adjacent. The Laguna Beach trolley stop is positioned directly outside the building, providing easy access to downtown and surrounding areas. Walking distance to the village means walking distance to Laguna’s art galleries, restaurants, boutique shops, and the cultural rhythm that has defined this coastal town for decades.


Few addresses in coastal Orange County combine direct, sand-level oceanfront positioning with walkable village access. Most are one or the other.



Why It Matters


A Different Category of Inventory


The Laguna Beach market in 2026 includes a wide spectrum of properties at the $3M to $4M price point. Hillside homes with ocean views. Inland Village cottages. Older condominiums that need work. Each of those has its own appeal. None of them are direct sand-level oceanfront residences inside a renovated gated community, fully remodeled, turnkey, and optionally furnished.


At $3,495,000, 1585 S. Coast Highway 47 represents one of the more accessible entry points currently available for sand-level oceanfront Laguna Beach residency. For buyers drawn to contemporary design who want the ocean as a daily presence rather than a periodic visit, the residence offers something that doesn’t come to market often.



Questions, Answered


About 1585 S. Coast Highway 47


Is the residence truly oceanfront? Yes. Laguna Sands sits directly on the sand with private, residents-only beach access. This is not an ocean-view property located across PCH.


Has the building been updated? Yes. Laguna Sands recently completed a comprehensive multi-million-dollar community renovation, including a new oceanfront swimming pool, updated terrace decks, refreshed common areas, gated entry, and elevator access to the subterranean parking garage.


Can air conditioning be installed? Yes. Approved, permit-ready plans are available, allowing the next owner to add AC without restarting the permitting timeline.


Are furnishings included? Furnishings may be included, offering a fully turnkey, move-in-ready option.


How do I schedule a private showing? Contact The Aaronson Group at 949-388-5194 or info@previewochomes.com.



Full property details, photos, and virtual tour:


View the 1585 S. Coast Highway 47 listing








Private Tour Inquiry


Kevin Aaronson · The Aaronson Group


BRE 01259966 · Modern Laguna


949-388-5194


info@previewochomes.com


Private, confidential showings by appointment.





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