Three Arch Bay

South Laguna's premier gated community — 380 homes, a private beach named for three natural sandstone arches, tennis, and a community tradition since the 1920s.

Community Snapshot

Three Arch Bay at a Glance

Median Sale — Last 12 months

Price Range $3.5M–$25M+ $5–8M most common

$ / Sq Ft $2,000–$4,500 Oceanfront commands most

Homes Sold / Yr 20–30 Active

Total Homes ~380 Avg lot 5,000–28,500 sq ft (some of South Laguna's largest oceanfront parcels)

Gated Yes — 24-hour guard-gated community since the 1920s

Walkable to Beach Lower section: direct private beach access. Upper section: must cross PCH to reach beach.

Street Character Well-maintained residential cul-de-sacs — architecturally diverse on every street

Terrain Flat in lower oceanfront section; moderate hills in upper section

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Three Arch Bay Map

The highlighted area shows the Three Arch Bay neighborhood boundary.

About Three Arch Bay

Neighborhood Overview

Three Arch Bay is one of Laguna Beach's most storied gated communities, taking its name from three natural sandstone arches that frame its private beach — one of the most recognizable geological features on the South Laguna coast. The 29-acre community contains approximately 380 homes divided into an oceanfront Lower Three Arch Bay and a hillside Upper Three Arch Bay, served by 24-hour staffed gate security. The three natural arches were formed over thousands of years by wave action carving through softer sections of the coastal bluff.

Architectural diversity is a hallmark of Three Arch Bay — Craftsman cottages, Mediterranean villas, Spanish Colonial estates, and contemporary homes sit side by side, unified by their shared private beach access and community amenities. Prices begin around $3.5 million for inland upper-section homes and reach $25 million for direct oceanfront properties. At very low tides during winter months, it's possible to walk through all three arches — a remarkable natural experience exclusive to community residents.

Why Three Arch Bay

What Makes It Special

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Three Natural Arches

The community's namesake — three dramatic sandstone arches in the coastal bluffs — frame the private beach in a way that is instantly recognizable and genuinely spectacular. Best appreciated at very low tide when all three are fully exposed.

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24-Hour Gate Security

Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — Three Arch Bay's security standards match those of Irvine Cove at a price point that is more broadly accessible.

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Complete Community Amenities

Tennis courts, park, and clubhouse provide year-round recreational infrastructure — combined with the private beach, Three Arch Bay functions as a complete, self-contained coastal resort community.

Did You Know

Three Arch Bay Insider Facts

The three natural sandstone arches are a protected natural feature and one of the few geological landmarks in the Laguna Beach area with official recognition. At extreme low tides during winter king tide events, residents can walk through all three arches — an experience that geologists and naturalists have studied extensively, as the arches preserve an unusually complete record of coastal erosion patterns over several thousand years.