Beverly Hills Splendor; Oceanfront in La Jolla; A $27 Million Condo; Seclusion in NorCal: California Wow Houses

CALIFORNIA - The home pictured above is California architecture in all its glory. As clean and elegant as a California mission, surrounded by palm trees and just steps from the glorious Pacific Ocean. Click on the San Clemente home to see more photos of this beauty.

There are many amazing treasures hidden in this week's featured California homes. Don't miss the office in the Glendora home. Or the blooming wisteria and formal walking garden in Palo Alto. And we have a serious crush on the walls of glass that open to create true indoor-outdoor space.

If you like old homes packed with period architectural details, don't miss the South Pasadena home.

Patch editors have gathered some amazing homes for browsing - take your time and enjoy the beauty.

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WOW! House: A Secluded Tuscan Estate In Los Gatos

For sale in the South Bay: A seven bedroom, eight bath home minutes away from downtown Los Gatos. It can be yours for a mere $7 million.

WOW! House: Sustainable Serenity In Sunny Saratoga

For sale in the South Bay: A three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in Saratoga situated on a 2 acre lot. The asking price? Just under $5 million.

WOW! House: A Stunning And Historic Palo Alto Property

For sale in the South Bay: A stunning 6 bedroom, 5 bath colonial revival-style home in scenic Palo Alto. The price? Just under $17 million.

Lovely Livermore Estate Boasts Wine Cellar, Fitness Room

WOW House: This Tri-Valley treasure can be yours for $3,999,999.

Redwood Ranch In Aptos Has Room for Horses And Chickens

WOW House: This Santa Cruz County treasure could be yours for $2,499,000.

Gorgeous Alamo Estate Is Perfect For Entertaining

WOW House: This Tri-Valley treasure is new to the market!

Marina Del Rey Home With Impeccable Views On Market For $3.5 Million

WOW House: You can see the bluffs of Playa Del Rey all the way to Century City's skyline from the unit's two large balconies.

Rare Beverly Hills Gem On The Market For First Time In 17 Years

WOW House: Situated prominently on a desirable tree-lined street north of Sunset Boulevard, lies the gorgeous Rexford Edward Estate.

Pat Killen-Designed Home In Hermosa Beach On Market For $7.98 Million

WOW House: This home captures the views with folding walls of glass that also provide seamless indoor/outdoor living.

Revel in Stately Elegance in San Clemente Estate with Private Beach Path

WOW House: Watch the sunset from the rooftop deck of this $5,325,000 home in a gated community and near surfing hot spots.

Glendora Manor Is Splendid with Glass Conservatory, Wrap-Around Veranda

WOW House: The $3.6 million estate boasts detached gym with personal massage room and sauna, plus a stately pool surrounded by mature trees.

Horses Welcome at Gorgeous Coto de Caza Hacienda

WOW House: All five bedrooms in this $6 million property are ensuite, and we love that!

Stunning La Jolla Oceanfront 7 Bedroom Estate For $18 Million

WOW House: This 9,729-square-foot La Jolla home is located on the highly regarded Lower Hermosa ocean frontage.

Dynamic Carlsbad Estate With Beach Access And Panoramic Ocean View

WOW House: This fantastic 6-bedroom home on the widest point of Carlsbad State Beach can be yours for $7.3 million.

Extraordinary 10-Bedroom Encinitas $12.9 Million Home Will Take Your Breath Away

WOW House: This 10-bedroom home with spectacular ocean views is ideal for those who like to entertain.

New Fremont Luxury Listing: $6,888,880

WOW House: Do you need lots of room? This home has 7 bedrooms, 7 full and 2 half bathrooms.

Build Your Dream Home On This Gorgeous Walnut Creek Property

WOW House: Have you been looking for land to build your dream home? Look at this scenery!

Cute Mid-Century Modern For Sale In Castro Valley

WOW House: Do you have money in the bank for kitchen and bath remodels?

WOW House: Custom Temecula Hilltop Estate With Million Dollar Views

Though priced at just under $1 million, the views from the master bedroom's private deck are worth far more.

WOW House: Let The Light Shine Into This Sun-Filled Fairfax Home!

Check out this $1.2 million estate and the amazing views it has to offer.

Horse Stables, Tennis Court, Playground: Newly Listed $15 Million Woodside Estate Has It All

WOW House: Coming in at a cool $15 million, this home makes for an amazing retreat in the heart of Silicon Valley.

WOW! House: The $27 Million Condo Of Your Dreams

If you have been looking for a four bedroom, eight bathroom condo for just under $27 million, this is the home you've been looking for.

WOW! House: South Pasadena Historic Icon

WOW House: One of the most iconic history homes in South Pasadena has hit the market.

WOW! House: Encino's Priciest Home Is Cape Cod Materpiece

This brand new Encino build is heavy on style, offering way more home than you could expect for the same price in other parts of the city.

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-All photos via realtor.com