
South Bay Digs • July 24, 2026
ON THE COVER | Modern coastal masterpiece reaches new heights in a Jon Starr-designed showpiece with panoramic ocean views in Hermosa Beach presented by Candice Carpenter of Coastal Elite Properties.
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ON THE COVER | Modern coastal masterpiece reaches new heights in a Jon Starr-designed showpiece with panoramic ocean views in Hermosa Beach presented by Candice Carpenter of Coastal Elite Properties.

Perfectly situated adjacent to Manhattan Beach, this modern coastal masterpiece on 24th Place in Hermosa Beach was designed by acclaimed architect Jon Starr to deliver impeccable luxury and exceptional privacy. Blending Soho loft-inspired volume with effortless beachside living, the expansive estate features soaring ceilings, brilliant walls of glass, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces. Discover a rare architectural triumph that checks every box, complete with a spectacular glass-wrapped Crow’s Nest bar and a magnificent rooftop deck offering sweeping, panoramic views from Catalina Island to Malibu.

Weave House by The BAD Studio seamlessly blends contemporary design with traditional Indian craftsmanship, creating a harmonious living space inspired by the region’s rich textile heritage, the house features an embossed brick and diamond façade reminiscent of Indian ikat patterns. The architecture coexists with the surrounding landscape, offering an organic lifestyle and smooth transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.

LaRue Architects designed a house that takes advantage of the stunning panorama of the Lake Austin in a U-shaped layout to preserve the existing vegetation between two huge heritage oak trees and the views are framed perfectly.

ON THE COVER | Maximum Value: An exceptional Sand Section home with prime proximity, protected ocean views and unique features turns up the volume on lofty coastal living in Manhattan Beach presented by Giovanni Altamura of the Altamura Real Estate Group.

Designed by Kate Lester, this Manhattan Avenue custom estate is a masterclass in modern coastal luxury. Offering a rare combination of sheer volume, premium Roman clay finishes, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, it stands as a Sand Section masterpiece. This expansive Manhattan Avenue property delivers on every front, offering panoramic, protected ocean views, incredible architectural scale, and highly coveted on-site parking for up to seven vehicles.

Discover a rare beachfront opportunity at 2516 The Strand in Manhattan Beach. This oversized oceanfront duplex offers sweeping 180-degree views, exceptional parking, and unparalleled flexibility to live, rent, or build your custom legacy estate.

ON THE COVER | Life’s a Beach: A coastal haven with expansive views of the Pacific and a coveted oceanfront location on the Strand makes waves in Manhattan Beach presented by Molly Graw of Pacifica Properties Group, Inc. and Alex Brunkhorst of Compass.

Beautifully attuned to the cadences of the coast, this expansive oceanfront haven on The Strand in Manhattan Beach. Discover a meticulously maintained estate featuring refined coastal design, a vacuum elevator, and a versatile layout perfect for luxury beach living. Offering sweeping ocean views and an incredibly flexible layout—including space for a Junior ADU—this beachfront sanctuary is the ultimate coastal retreat.

ON THE COVER | California Dream – An expansive, resort-style Hermosa Hills
residence with ocean views makes for a
masterpiece of modern warmth presented by Ed Kaminsky of the Kaminsky Real Estate Group at eXp Realty.

Located in the highly coveted Hermosa Hills, this expansive modern estate on La Carlita redefines coastal living. Boasting over 7,800 square feet, the spectacular residence features a resort-style backyard oasis, an entertainer’s basement, and sweeping Pacific Ocean views.

ON THE COVER | Montecito splendor meets the Pacific in this expansive Palos Verdes Estates home presented by Cameron Stearns and Janet Stearns at Compass.