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2104 Flournoy Road: Luxury, Light & Leisure in the Tree Section

Constance Dunn August 6, 2025

Tucked away on a quiet street in Manhattan Beach’s coveted Tree Section, this rare 5-bedroom coastal retreat—designed by renowned architect Michael Lee—offers over 4,300 square feet of elevated living on a nearly double lot. With resort-style outdoor spaces, a dramatic open-concept interior, and a uniquely private-yet-connected location, this thoughtfully designed home blends luxury, functionality, and timeless beachside charm.

732 The Strand: Strand Everlasting

Constance Dunn February 23, 2022

The sparkling four-mile stretch of the Strand that snakes along the coast of the Pacific Ocean through the Beach Cities is a natural setting to envision building one’s dream home. At least it was for the entrepreneur who purchased 732 The Strand and set about building a bespoke beach home for him and his family.

2615 Crest Drive, 2615 Crest Dr, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, Lauren Forbes, John Corrales, Forbes Corrales, Compass, Paul Jonason, ocean view, oceanview, views, pacific ocean, Michael Lee, Cumaru, hardwood, David James

Perch Over the Pacific at 2615 Crest Drive

Constance Dunn November 12, 2020

“I have the most amazing playground in the world right in front of the house,” says David James, owner of a contemporary Manhattan Beach dwelling that he commissioned prolific Beach Cities architect Michael Lee to design.

South Bay Digs July 10 2020

South Bay Digs • July 10, 2020

DIGS July 8, 2020

ON THE COVER Beach cities developer Thomas Shin debuts two new contemporary Manhattan Beach homes designed by Michael Lee
offered by Shawn Dugan and Dave Caskey of Strand Hill | Christie’s International.

Malibu oceanfront

A Rare 15.5M Oceanfront Malibu Estate

Wendy Bowman March 20, 2020

A rare find in one of Malibu’s most sought-after communities, this reimagined oceanfront home comes complete with its own sandy beach.

Westside Digs • November 23, 2018

DIGS November 22, 2018

ON THE COVER The Best of Both Worlds: Lining the wide streets are beautiful estates distinguished by their large lots and generously sized homes. Even in this elite group, Michael Lee’s 770 Amalfi Drive is a standout presented by John Hathorn and Charles Pence of Pence Hathorn Silver at Compass.

South Bay Digs • October 19, 2018

DIGS October 18, 2018

ON THE COVER Artistic Outlook:
Pair soaring unobstructed ocean views from a walk street corner lot in Manhattan Beach with a stunning modern Michael Lee-designed home and the result is simply amazing presented by John Altamura of The Altamura Real Estate Group.

Paul L’Esperance, Daelan Cory, L’Esperance Design

Paul L’Esperance & Daelan Cory of L’Esperance Design

Joclene Davey April 5, 2018

Post design school, Paul L’Esperance landed his first professional job for the legendary Hearst family, whose attention he had captured. When the co-founder of L’Esperance Design in West Hollywood was tasked with restoring the famous Hearst Ranch on the Central Coast of California, the design world knew to expect great things.

Oceanfront Eclectic Modern: 3120 The Strand

Joclene Davey January 28, 2016

The spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home also claims completely unobstructed 360-degree views from several of its patios and notably, the rooftop deck, now a rarity in Manhattan Beach.

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