$34,500,000
About this home
**Legacy by the Sea: A Rare Two-Residence Compound in Emerald Bay**A truly extraordinary opportunity within the prestigious guard-gated community of Emerald Bay in Laguna Beach. Situated on the highly coveted ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway, this exceptional legacy compound encompasses two separate residences on two legal parcels, creating one of the most unique offerings ever available within this world-renowned coastal enclave. Together, 157 and 159 Emerald Bay offer approximately 8,856 square feet of living space on a combined 15,706 square feet of grounds, thoughtfully designed for multi-generational living, grand-scale entertaining, and effortless coastal luxury. Sweeping ocean views, expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces, and an unmatched collection of amenities define this one-of-a-kind estate in absolute pristine condition. The main residence features elegant formal and casual living spaces, a chef's kitchen, elevator access, theater and bonus rooms, fitness area, conditioned wine room, extensive storage, and a five-car garage. The secondary residence offers contemporary coastal design, a dramatic great room with disappearing walls of glass, designer kitchen, private office, guest suite, a custom bunk room plus a two-car garage. Resort-inspired grounds include a saltwater pool and spa, infrared sauna, outdoor shower, two outdoor fireplaces plus a seated fire pit, outdoor television, expansive lawn, built-in barbecue, and multiple dining, lounging and entertaining areas. Residents enjoy Emerald Bay's private beach, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball, swim center, parks, and 24-hour guard-gated and patrolled security. Rarely does a property of this scale, flexibility, and pedigree become available. An unparalleled opportunity to own one of Emerald Bay's most extraordinary family compounds.
Facts & features
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 6 full, 4 half
- Living area
- 8,856 sq ft
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Smart Home, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound, Entrance Foyer, Instant Hot Water
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, High Efficiency Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Solar Hot Water, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Gas, Guest Accommodations, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Lot size
- 0.361 acres (15,706 sq ft)
- Pool
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool Cover, Private, Salt Water, Association
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Architectural style
- Craftsman, Custom
- Year built
- 1998
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Underground, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage, Off Street, Oversized, Permit Required, Private, Storage
- Parking spaces
- 10
- Area
- NL - North Laguna
- County
- Orange
- Community features
- Curbs, Hiking, Street Lights, Water Sports
- HOA fee
- $10,000/mo
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Days on market
- 29
- Listed
- 2026-04-21
- Terms
- Cash, Cash To New Loan
- Parcel #
- 05304044
- MLS #
- LG26086482
