ON THE COVER | Palos Verdes, Naturally: Over an acre of golden blufftop near Terranea Resort is fashioned into a fresh-air celebration of coastal living by architect Luis de Moraes presented by Lisa Poach of RE/MAX Estate Properties.
Built by Schenkar Luxury Homes, this stunning house in Guatapé, Colombia, showcases innovative design harmonized with the natural landscape. Founder Alex Schenkar, with almost two decades of experience, created a sustainable, erosion-resistant home cantilevered over a 55-degree cliff.
44 Sea Cove Drive is a luxurious 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom home, recently remodeled to perfection, offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. With over an acre of usable land, it’s an ideal setting for grand events and family gatherings. The property boasts a sun-filled floor plan, custom-designed furnishings, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
ON THE COVER | A Haven on the Hill: A dreamy Hill Section residence in Manhattan Beach celebrates the great outdoors—and big ocean views—with plenty of sculpted, light-filled spaces presented by Jeremy Shelton of Pacifica Properties Group.
Wine, from its earliest days, required the storage of its age, with solutions both inelegant and sophisticated. The Egyptians had mud-bricked and limestone cellars, the Romans fumitories and catacombs, the Italian’s damigiana.
Discover the ultimate coastal retreat at 934 1st Street in Manhattan Beach, where sweeping ocean vistas and abundant natural light define every space of this stunning 6-bedroom, 8-bathroom residence. Situated in the coveted Hill Section, this 7,000 square foot home offers unobstructed views of the Pacific from its multi-level design, featuring a serene backyard oasis complete with an infinity pool and warm spa.
ON THE COVER | Tucked Away Treasure: Over 10,000 square feet of sculpted living space flourishes in a little-known corner of East Manhattan Beach presented by Nick Schneider and Nathan Staggs of Schneider Properties at Compass.
Located in rural Chengde, China, at the base of a valley with ruins of the Great Wall, the almost alien-looking performance venue Chapel of Sound, which hosts concerts in warmer climes and contemplation year-round, is an architectural opus by Beijing-based OPEN Architecture.
In East Manhattan Beach at 1240 5th Street, where luxury and privacy converge in a hidden gem of the South Bay, this sprawling 10,000+ square foot residence sits on a historic avocado orchard turned private street. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the property features meticulously crafted outdoor spaces alongside 7 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, providing ample room for comfortable cohabitation and entertainment.
ON THE COVER | Bluff top Bliss: A Palos Verdes Estates home on a private blufftop equals sweeping panoramas of the Pacific Ocean and its scene-packed coastline.
Perched majestically on Palos Verdes Estates’ coveted Paseo Del Mar, 2101 is more than a home—it’s a private coastal sanctuary. With over 115 feet of exclusive blufftop, this Mediterranean-style residence offers unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean. Recently remodeled to embrace modern coastal living, its airy interiors, white oak floors, and vaulted ceilings frame panoramic ocean vistas visible from every angle.
Fixed to a rocky crag above Alta Lake in the Canadian mountain resort of Whistler, a truly exceptional private house surveys the mountainous landscape from which it is quite literally inseparable.
