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Beach House Splendor; Home Under The Hollywood Sign; Silicon Valley Mansion On 52 Acres: California Wow Houses

For Californians, it's all about the glorious outdoors. Whether an inviting suburban backyard or a view of the ocean, lake, lagoon or bay.

CALIFORNIA - California has a bumper crop of mansions for sale this week, in a variety of styles to suit many tastes. Take a look at the grand homes in San Francisco, Beverly Hills, San Marino, Silicon Valley, Murrieta and Los Gatos.

If you dream of a water view, take a look at Santa Cruz, Berkeley, Alameda, Malibu, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Lake Elsinore, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Rafael, and Del Mar.

For the ultimate outdoor kitchen, dining and fireplace area, see the home in Danville. Sherman Oaks is also impressive.

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And don't miss the cute bungalows with smaller price tags that we've featured. We even found a home with a white picket fence in Napa.

Enjoy this week's California Wow Houses!

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Stately San Francisco Mansion Just Listed: $12.5 Million

WOW House: The famed Chenery House has $50 million in artwork and furnishings. See the photos!


Charming San Leandro Home Has Backyard Featured On HGTV

WOW House: This 1926 home has lovely period details, beautiful updates in kitchen and bathroom and a TV-worthy backyard.


Mid-Century Modern Alameda Home Has Panoramic Views

WOW House: At 3,330 square feet, this home has spacious rooms, expansive views and abundant outdoor space.


Architect's Personal Home Has Perfect Golden Gate Bridge View

WOW House: This Berkeley home was built in 1926. The architect made sure the Bay and Bridge views were perfect.


Ruby Hill Estate Has Views Of Vineyards, Mt. Diablo

WOW House: This stunning Tri-Valley income-producing vineyard property has a fitness room and wine cellar.

Danville Dream Home Offers Incredible Outdoor Living

WOW House: This Tri-Valley property was made for entertaining!

Stunning Santa Cruz Dream Home Has Peaceful Harbor View

WOW House: This unique property is located in the exclusive Yacht Harbor Cove.

Historic Sacramento Bungalow Offers Gourmet Kitchen, Fenced Yard

WOW House: This Sacramento treasure was built in 1915! Take a look at what they have done with it.

Classic Style With A Modern Twist: $6.5 Million Hamptons Home

WOW House: Live a Hamptons lifestyle right here in Santa Monica in this beautiful home featuring an open floor plan.

Live The Ultimate Malibu Lifestyle In This $5.3M Modern Home

WOW House: Want the perfect West Coast views from anywhere in your home? This Malibu four bedroom, four bathroom may be the perfect fit.

This Wrap-Around Wonder Will Keep You Zen For $2.5M

WOW House: Adorned with flowers & fountains leading to the entrance, this earth tone home will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

This Quaint Redondo Beach Home Is Chockful Of Charm

WOW House: This Spanish-style custom-built home has such a beautiful backyard, it could be mistaken for a park.

Look At Those Views! One-Of-A-Kind Manhattan Beach Home

WOW House: The unobstructed views from this house span across Los Angeles County, the ocean, San Gabriel Valley, you name it.

Modern Museum Mansion In Beverly Hills For $14.89M

WOW House: So well designed, it's like living amongst artwork.


Stately Altadena Home Has San Gabriel Mountains Views

WOW House: This majestic Spanish Revival home is the grand centerpiece of La Solana

Glorious San Marino Estate Near Huntington Library

WOW House: This is truly gracious living built in 1936 by the moneyed class. Take a look at the photos!

Sherman Oaks Spanish Farmhouse Is Inviting Inside and Out

WOW House: The inviting backyard has a pool, kitchen, fireplace and spa. There's also a guest house for extended family or income.

Mid-Century Modern Home On Tarzana Cul-De-Sac

WOW House: This serene home brings in the light and views of lush plantings, while walls of glass lead to your backyard pool and basketball.

Century Old South Pasadena Bungalow: $1,480,000

WOW House: The huge backyard can be turned into an oasis, or build in-law units for extra income.


Completely Renovated Highland Park Bungalow Just Listed

WOW House: Open floor plan and all new kitchen make the inside inviting. The backyard is large enough to build an accessory dwelling.

Does It Get More Hollywood Than This?

WOW House: Modern home under the iconic Hollywood sign holds luxury touches and great views.


New Construction Smart Home In Silver Lake

WOW House: a beautiful home with technology built-in. Welcome to 2017 in a great location.


Floral-Adorned Storybook Silicon Valley Home: Only $27 Million And It's Yours

WOW House: Is it just us, or does this home look like it belongs in a storybook or in a movie?

Mind-blowing Murrieta Manor Will Make You Want To Move [PHOTOS]

WOW House: This mansion in the Murrieta area is simply stunning.

Stunning 'Tropical' Lakefront Property With An Amazing Deck: $2.2 Million

WOW House: This may look like it's in a tropical paradise, but it's right here in Southwest Riverside County.


Storybook Perfection In Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch

WOW House: This storybook home will leave you wanting one more glance.

You Won't Believe The Price Of This Tiny Beach House In Laguna

WOW House: This tiny beach house in Laguna Beach is the ideal place if you just want to get away.

Dana Point Harbor Views From This Cape Cod Coastal Home

WOW House: Situated between the historic Lantern District and the Harbor this Dana Point home is waiting for you.


On A Clear Day, See Forever In $7.5 Million Diamond Bar Home

WOW House: In Diamond bar, views like this don't come around often. For the discerning home buyer, $7.5 million is a steal.


Private Waterfront Estate Boasts Picture-Perfect Bay Views

WOW House: Take a dip in a 46-foot pool at this $6.195 million San Rafael home.

Beautiful North Bay Home Has Vegetable Gardens, Fruit Trees

WOW House: This $2.5 million home in San Anselmo offers a pool, hot tub and outdoor shower.

Del Mar Stunner Offers Dramatic Ocean Views

WOW House: This coastal contemporary estate comes with an infinity edge pool, spa, bocce ball court, sport court and 10-car garage.


WOW! House: Historic 1871 Napa Home For Sale

White picket fence? Yes. Open house soon? Yes.

Modern, Lavish Los Gatos Estate On 52 Acres: $16.98M

WOW! House: An atrium with indoor trees and fountains balances the Silicon Valley home's contemporary design.

Tuscan-Style Sonoma County Hillside Villa: $2.49M

WOW! House: The 8,500-square-foot Santa Rosa-area residence is designed with old-world luxury in mind.

-All photos via realtor.com

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