
Featured articles from South Bay Digs and Westside Digs Magazines including our Sweet Digs Cover Homes and luxury homes for sale in the Limelight.


Built in homage to the storied Italian city, the Venice of Southern California offers whiffs of the European town’s magic. Consider its winding walk streets, mesmerizing boutiques, convivial restaurants and the picturesque beauty of its canals.

Ideally located at 1409 Via Arco, this welcoming family compound gleams in the Southern California sunshine. Blissfully perched atop Palos Verdes Estates, its homeowners relish bountiful views of the Queen’s Necklace, Santa Monica Mountains and as far west as the Channel Islands.


Crafted in 2005 by notable South Bay high-end custom builders Mike Zivec and Rick Farnham, the three-level home features more than 3,000 square feet of finely-honed living space highlighted by vaulted beamed ceilings, custom stonework, designer lighting, and rich, wide-plank hardwood flooring throughout.

Over 4,200 square feet and spanning four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, the property was created by Jay Refold and is a project that represents a homecoming of sorts.

From quality materials and craftsmanship to five-star amenities, like a 10-car garage, pool, roof deck, elevator, front and back staircase, and service entrance, this eight-bedroom and 11-bath house easily tips over the line from outright beautiful to downright breathtaking.


5202 Pacific Avenue: A sophisticated home on the Grand Canal, just steps from the beach, offers the joys of waterside living on the Westside. This Mediterranean-style gem boasts a rooftop deck, elegant interiors, and picturesque views. With proximity to both the ocean and major work hubs, it’s a rare find.

The astounding historic home, Hacienda De La Paz, in Rolling Hills, has been described as “a world unto its own.” Indeed, just a moment here and one is transported to another place, another era in time, a peaceful place. Now comes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this celebrated domain.

The addresses north of Sunset, that wind up through the Santa Monica Mountains, are considered the most prestigious. Take the rim side of one of those prestigious streets, where on a large lot this stately Spanish Revival strikes a remarkable profile, unfolding sweeping views of the ocean from its back terrace.

In the sought-after Sand Section walk streets of Manhattan Beach, a warm contemporary home at 130 19th Street offers a breath of fresh air and a unique coastal living experience. With its distinctive design and breathtaking ocean and mountain views, this residence provides an unrivaled location just steps from the beach, along with protected panoramas that showcase stunning sunsets without obstruction.