From Ocean To Desert: California Condos

CALIFORNIA — We get it - not everyone wants a single family home with yard work and maintenance. For those buyers, a condo is the perfect solution. The financial benefits of home ownership minus some of the headaches.

Patch editors have selected condos around the state that are currently on the market. Some are luxury properties with amazing views, while others are perfect first forays into home ownership.

Take a look at what's available —

Contemporary Condo In Palos Verdes Has Vaulted Ceilings For $445K

An open floor plan paired with vaulted ceilings allow for a fresh breeze and natural light to flow through the unit.

Price Reduced On Stunning San Ramon Condo

This property offers access to a clubhouse, pools, and spas.

Sandy Beach & Pier: $1.89M Condo In Lake Tahoe

Be a hit with friends & family with an invite to your South Lake Tahoe getaway. Bonus: potential rental revenue in the high double-digits.

Want To Live In An LA Penthouse? Pony Up $16.5 Million

"The Penthouse at the Remington is your own private palace in the sky," according to the listing. Yeah, that pretty much captures it.

And The Cheapest Condo In All Of Los Angeles Is...

This condo has the distinction of being the least expensive in the region, but you are still paying $291 a square foot. Ahem..."as is."

Waterfront Condo In Marin County For $1.25M

This condo complex in Sausalito offers a community dock and private access to the beach.

Luxurious La Jolla Condo Offers Ocean Views For $4.5M

This La Jolla complex features secured entry, front desk attendants, a heated pool and spa, library, billiard room and theater room.

Stunning Italian-Inspired Yorba Linda Condo For Under $1M

This Orange County home offers all the amenities of community living, but with gorgeous views.

Fully Upgraded Westlake Village Condo For Under $900K

This home feels brand new with high-end touches, a completely remodeled kitchen and a master bathroom fit for a queen.

Cozy Big Bear Lake Condo With A View For $339K

This cabin makes the perfect vacation home and it won't break the bank!

High Rise Condo With Bay, Bridge Views: $388,500

Check out the photos of this exquisitely redone condo with high end finishes and clean lines.

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom San Leandro Condo: $349,000

Amenities include lovely grounds and a swimming pool.

Updated Hercules Condo In Complex With Pool: $375,000

Enjoy your own private deck, or the community area. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including a master suite. Convenient commute by car or transit.

Condo In Newark Gated Community: $430,000

There are very few available Newark condos listed on realtor.com at the moment.

2 Bedroom Condo Features Interior Garden Courtyard

Located a short walk from El Cerrito Del Norte BART station.

'Everything Updated' In This 3-Bedroom Benicia Condo

At 1,640 square feet, it is larger than some single-family homes.

$640K Will Buy This Campbell Condo With 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

The 895-square-foot condo is within walking distance of downtown Campbell and/or The Pruneyard.

You'll Be Hearing Bells At This San Juan Capistrano Condo: $900K

Beautifully decorated, with modern amenities and close to everywhere you want to be, imagine living in this condo in Orange County's SJC.

French Provincial Condo In Arcadia For $1.1 Million

Charming condominium in the heart of Arcadia, on a quiet street with all of the delightful upgrades one expects in this prestigious area.

Fully Furnished Table Rock Condo Has 47-Feet Of Oceanfront

This truly turn key property is at the tip of a promontory rock, extending over the ocean and perched directly over the famed Table Rock.

For Just $325K, Live Steps Away From El Paseo

This condo provides great access to Palm Desert's finest shopping and dining experiences.

Modern Temecula Condo Offers Easy Access To Old Town

Priced at $369,900, this property has low taxes and no Mello-Roos.

-All images via realtor.com