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Michael Lee

The El Porto Landmark: A Tech-Forward Architectural Icon on The Strand

Jenn Thornton August 5, 2026

Located on a prime corner lot in the surfer’s paradise of El Porto, this architecturally significant 5-level residence on The Strand is a six-year pursuit of perfection. Designed by Michael Lee Architects, the tech-forward, steel-and-concrete masterpiece offers reflective privacy glass, Gaggenau kitchen, and sweeping Pacific views from Palos Verdes to Malibu. Highlights include an Italian glass elevator, a soaring 20-foot media room with a two-story green wall and koi pond, a copper-clad spa deck, and radiant heating throughout all five levels.

south bay digs May 15, 2026 cover

South Bay Digs • May 15, 2026

DIGS May 13, 2026

ON THE COVER | A coveted double lot with plans by renowned local architect Michael Lee marks an ultra-rare development opportunity to build a custom home on The Strand presented by Giovanni Altamura of the Altamura Real Estate Group.

Permit-Ready Luxury: The Future of 2120 The Strand

Jenn Thornton May 13, 2026

A rare double lot on the Manhattan Beach Strand presents a prime development opportunity at 2120 The Strand, with approved plans by architect Michael Lee for a custom single-family residence and a duplex. The $24 million property offers a head start, saving time and money by bypassing the lengthy coastal development permitting process. The proposed designs feature contemporary aesthetics, indoor/outdoor living spaces, and ocean views.

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.