Lagunita

Laguna Beach's most intimate gated oceanfront enclave — 59 homes near the Montage Resort, 15 residences directly on the sand, and a level of discretion matched only by Irvine Cove.

Community Snapshot

Lagunita at a Glance

Median Sale — Last 12 months

Price Range $5M–$20M+ Oceanfront from $10M+

$ / Sq Ft $3,000–$6,000+ Sand-front highest

Homes Sold / Yr 2–5 Rare availability

Total Homes ~59 Avg lot 5,000–12,000 sq ft (oceanfront parcels)

Gated Yes — private gated community

Walkable to Beach Direct — residents step from their homes onto private beach

Street Character Very private, extremely limited access — a single entrance serves the entire community

Terrain Flat — sits directly on the oceanfront

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Lagunita Map

The highlighted area shows the Lagunita neighborhood boundary.

About Lagunita

Neighborhood Overview

Lagunita is the most intimate and least-known of Laguna Beach's gated oceanfront communities — a small enclave of approximately 59 custom homes nestled between the Montage Laguna Beach Resort and Victoria Beach. Roughly 15 of those homes sit directly on the sand, making Lagunita one of the most exclusive beachfront communities on the California coast by sheer scarcity. The community is so discreet that many longtime Laguna Beach residents are unaware of its existence as a distinct gated neighborhood.

The community is accessed through a single private entrance, providing an extraordinary level of privacy and quiet even relative to Laguna Beach's other gated communities. A 6,564-square-foot oceanfront home sold here for $13.775 million in 2020. Residents can watch grey whales during winter migration from their decks, stroll to Victoria Beach, and walk to the Montage for world-class dining — a lifestyle that is genuinely unlike anywhere else in Laguna Beach.

Why Lagunita

What Makes It Special

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Directly on the Sand

Of Lagunita's 59 homes, roughly 15 sit directly on the beach — stepping from living room to sand with no road, path, or barrier in between. This level of beach access is effectively irreplaceable on the California coast.

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Whale Watching from Your Deck

During winter migration, grey whales pass close enough to the Lagunita shoreline to be visible from private decks — an extraordinary wildlife experience requiring no travel, equipment, or planning.

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Montage Resort Neighbor

Immediately adjacent to the Montage Laguna Beach — one of California's finest resort hotels — Lagunita residents have world-class dining, spa services, and amenities within easy walking distance.

Did You Know

Lagunita Insider Facts

Lagunita's extreme discretion — a single entrance, no signage, and fewer than 60 homes — means it operates with a level of privacy that even Irvine Cove and Emerald Bay cannot fully match. The community was developed with the explicit intention of minimal visibility from PCH, and many drivers who have passed the entrance hundreds of times remain unaware that one of California's most exclusive oceanfront communities lies behind it.