Neighborhood Overview
Upper Diamond occupies the upper sections of the canyon district above central Laguna Beach, where narrow winding roads climb through a landscape of native chaparral and canyon views. With prices starting below $1 million, it represents one of the only genuine entry points into Laguna Beach homeownership — a city where the median price approaches $3 million. The neighborhood's defining quality is accessibility without sacrifice of the Laguna Beach canyon lifestyle.
Homes range from small canyon cottages built in the mid-20th century to more recently constructed or extensively remodeled residences. The artistic, independent spirit of the broader canyon district is very much present in Upper Diamond, where longtime residents and creative professionals coexist in a neighborhood that has resisted homogenization. Several working artists' studios are located on or near Upper Diamond streets, maintaining the creative tradition that has defined this part of Laguna Beach since the early 20th century.
