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San Diego is breaking real estate records, proving its position as one of the most desirable cities on the West Coast. Here’s why 

Uncover the wow-factor properties fetching big numbers — from the Rancho Santa Fe compound with a stocked 15-acre lake to the last sandlot in Del Mar designed like a superyacht

At a whopping 77 acres, Willow Creek Estate is an unparalleled property. The amenities are gasp-inducing. There’s a 28-stall main barn, a 15-acre bass-filled lake, a game room with a bowling alley, and a 12,000-square-foot main residence. Fun fact: The property was once owned by the Haas family, heirs of Levi Strauss
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Image Credits Willow Creek Estate: Photography by Ollie Paterson; The Sand Castle: Photography by Austin Ashline, Future Home Photo; Ocean House: Courtesy Photography

Referred to as the “Wellington of the West,” Willow Creek Estate is an unparalleled 77-acre Rancho Santa Fe Covenant estate that seamlessly blends the tranquility of the countryside with the vibrant allure of coastal living. Designed by renowned architect Marc Appleton with a clear vision of harmony between nature and luxury, the heart of the estate is a 12,000-square-foot main residence that delivers understated sophistication inspired by the timeless elegance of Santa Barbara’s architectural style and modeled after Argentina’s magnificent estancias. A world of its own, the property also includes a recreation pavilion, 28-stall main barn, family barn and tennis pavilion, ample guest housing, and — yes — even its own 15-acre bass-filled lake. The property is listed for $100 million with The Jason Barry Team of Barry Estates.

At a whopping 77 acres, Willow Creek Estate is an unparalleled property. The amenities are gasp-inducing. There’s a 28-stall main barn, a 15-acre bass-filled lake, a game room with a bowling alley, and a 12,000-square-foot main residence. Fun fact: The property was once owned by the Haas family, heirs of Levi Strauss
At a whopping 77 acres, Willow Creek Estate is an unparalleled property. The amenities are gasp-inducing. There’s a 28-stall main barn, a 15-acre bass-filled lake, a game room with a bowling alley, and a 12,000-square-foot main residence. Fun fact: The property was once owned by the Haas family, heirs of Levi Strauss
At a whopping 77 acres, Willow Creek Estate is an unparalleled property. The amenities are gasp-inducing. There’s a 28-stall main barn, a 15-acre bass-filled lake, a game room with a bowling alley, and a 12,000-square-foot main residence. Fun fact: The property was once owned by the Haas family, heirs of Levi Strauss
At a whopping 77 acres, Willow Creek Estate is an unparalleled property. The amenities are gasp-inducing. There’s a 28-stall main barn, a 15-acre bass-filled lake, a game room with a bowling alley, and a 12,000-square-foot main residence. Fun fact: The property was once owned by the Haas family, heirs of Levi Strauss
At a whopping 77 acres, Willow Creek Estate is an unparalleled property. The amenities are gasp-inducing. There’s a 28-stall main barn, a 15-acre bass-filled lake, a game room with a bowling alley, and a 12,000-square-foot main residence. Fun fact: The property was once owned by the Haas family, heirs of Levi Strauss

A legacy property on Del Mar’s last sandlot, Ocean House is a waterfront compound that marries marine-grade durability with meditative design. Meticulously transformed into a multi-gen gathering place primed for indoor-outdoor entertaining with a 75-foot-wide beachfront patio, it evolves the modern-day beach house with lifestyle as the centerpiece. The brand-new estate, completed in October 2024, is designed by Studio William Hefner with connectivity, warmth, and privacy at its core. Luxuriously low-maintenance materials have been scrutinized to provide whole-of-life performance, allowing the buyers to confidently take stewardship of the home far into the future. A new seawall, expansive interior courtyard, family lawn, pool, spa, two guest quarters, ping-ping pavilion, a three-car garage, and bonus parking round out the offerings. Ocean House is listed for $75million with Rande Turner Collective.

For those who prefer quiet luxury comes Ocean House Del Mar, a multi-generational legacy property. This new-era beach house is designed to be meditative and marine-grade with luxuriously low-maintenance materials. Lifestyle per square foot: There’s 75 feet of oceanfront and an abundant interior courtyard
For those who prefer quiet luxury comes Ocean House Del Mar, a multi-generational legacy property. This new-era beach house is designed to be meditative and marine-grade with luxuriously low-maintenance materials. Lifestyle per square foot: There’s 75 feet of oceanfront and an abundant interior courtyard
For those who prefer quiet luxury comes Ocean House Del Mar, a multi-generational legacy property. This new-era beach house is designed to be meditative and marine-grade with luxuriously low-maintenance materials. Lifestyle per square foot: There’s 75 feet of oceanfront and an abundant interior courtyard

La Jolla’s most iconic waterfront jewel, The Sand Castle, includes one of the only on-property private beaches in California. An homage to the French Riviera, the expansive grounds provide magnificent living with unobstructed views of the Pacific in every direction. Renowned interior designer Timothy Corrigan masterfully blended hand-laid New Ravenna mosaics, bespoke furniture and décor from around the world, and antique furnishings. Fireplaces throughout are imported from France, and the pool, with custom blue Thassos glass mosaic tiles, is modeled after those of Mediterranean hotels. The “Boat Bar,” a well-appointed former boat launch structure, includes a hydraulic-lift window for walk-up service, while the adjacent areas feature storage for sea adventure equipment and a pathway to multiple on-property caves and a gatedentrance to the public beach below. The estate is listed for $108 million with The Dickinson Clark Team.

With the grandeur and gilt of a French chateau — and the designer bonafides to match — The Sand Castle is La Jolla’s most opulent listing. The former home of “Papa” Doug Manchester has undergone a remodel by Timothy Corrigan, the grand poobah of ornament. Many of the house’s materials have been imported from Europe. Perk: Your own caves
With the grandeur and gilt of a French chateau — and the designer bonafides to match — The Sand Castle is La Jolla’s most opulent listing. The former home of “Papa” Doug Manchester has undergone a remodel by Timothy Corrigan, the grand poobah of ornament. Many of the house’s materials have been imported from Europe. Perk: Your own caves
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With the grandeur and gilt of a French chateau — and the designer bonafides to match — The Sand Castle is La Jolla’s most opulent listing. The former home of “Papa” Doug Manchester has undergone a remodel by Timothy Corrigan, the grand poobah of ornament. Many of the house’s materials have been imported from Europe. Perk: Your own caves

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