Clippers Star Selling Mansion; Hillside Spanish Charmer; Backyard Pools: California Wow Houses

CALIFORNIA - Summer is here and what better way to celebrate than to snag a new home close to the beach or with a great backyard swimming pool? Check out the homes in Rancho Palos Verdes and Laguna Niguel for Pacific Ocean views. And for a backyard that will have you thinking that you live at a resort, try the French Country home, or the estates in San Rafael, Sonoma County, and Ladera Ranch.

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And if you're looking for a fixer, scroll to the bottom to see how much a boarded-up home in the Bay Area costs.

Live On San Francisco's Famed 'Crookedest Street'

WOW House: This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on Lombard Street includes off-street parking - a huge bonus in this city!

1928 Piedmont Home On Quiet Cul-De-Sac

WOW House: This newly listed home is offered for $3,280,000.

Large, Upper Rockridge Home Has In-Law Quarters

WOW House: 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and great views of the Bay and bridges.

Hillside Spanish Charmer Hits South Pasadena Market

WOW House: The newest home to hit the market in South Pasadena is a historic Spanish charmer.

Clippers Star Chris Paul's Baller Mansion Gets Price Cut

WOW House: Clippers Star Chris Paul has repeatedly dropped his asking price on a Bel-Air mansion that has everything.

Home Of Mid-Century Modern Legend Hits Market For First Time

WOW House: The home of Pierre Koenig, the man who dreamed up the world's most photographed house, is for sale in Brentwood.

Downtown Pleasanton For Less Than $400K: See New Listing

WOW House: This one-bedroom, one-bath could be perfect for market entry.

Colonial Quaintness Complete With White Picket Fence: $925K Near Downtown Livermore

WOW House: Like the furnishings? They're negotiable!

Loft Living For Less Than $390K In Downtown Santa Cruz

WOW House: Ideally compact and perfect for the urban, beach lifestyle.

French Country Ambiance On Gorgeous Grounds: $8.5M

WOW House: Basketball and tennis courts, luxe pool and wine cellar amid stellar views and beautifully manicured landscape in Alamo.

Resort-Like Retreat Available In San Rafael

WOW House: This $6.9 million North Bay home features panoramic views of the Bay Area.

Carlsbad Estate Offers Exquisite Ocean Views

WOW House: This custom-detailed home, priced at $1,175,000, features lagoon, ocean and mountain views.

What $13.5 Million Will Buy In La Jolla

WOW House: This coastal beauty offers 140 feet of ocean frontage, as well as a rare oceanfront pool and spa.

WOW House! Sonoma County Stunner Selling For $15.9M

A wine country estate situated on 50 acres.

WOW House! Beautiful Benicia Home With Views Offered At $1.2M

A great room and rooftop terrace maximize the views from this newly constructed home.

WOW House! Remodeled Mountain View Charmer Offered At $2.49M

This five-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in an established Silicon Valley neighborhood with a park has been updated and remodeled.

Hermosa Beach Stunner Has 360-Degree Rooftop Views

WOW House: This home is luxury galore and the 1,000-square-foot deck is enchanting. You can see the Redondo and Hermosa Beach Piers from it.

Rancho Palos Verdes Home Boasts Endless Views

WOW House: Upon entering this extensively remodeled home, you will be stunned by the view that stretches from Catalina to Malibu.

Opera Star Throws In VIP Concert With Malibu Home Listing

WOW House: The modern, rustic farmhouse with an ocean view compound consisted of a main house and two guesthouses.

Fantastic Fox Run Estate In San Juan Capistrano

WOW House: Mature landscape, startling views, this San Juan Capistrano estate has everything your heart desires for a mere $7.25 million.

Live In Ladera Ranch Luxury At This $3.3 Million Entertainer's Delight

WOW House: This Ladera Ranch dream home is ideal for the family that wants the most out of life. With an open house on June 17, come see it.

Gorgeous Views, Stunning Laguna Niguel Property For $8.7 Million

WOW House: Do you dream of unobstructed whitewater views from Palos Verdes to South Laguna? We've reserved a chaise lounge just for you.

WOW House: Belmont Charm With A Garden Hits Market For $1.4 Million

This newly listed property boasts "charm and character" throughout.

$8.6 Million Silicon Valley Retreat From 1922 Has It All, Complete With 2 Guest Homes

WOW House: Plus, the unique Woodside compound sits atop a 6-acre lot!

San Bruno Tri-Level Has A Panoramic Bay View, Great Location

WOW House: Check out that view!

1880 Alameda Fixer: $550,000

WOW House: Are you ready to invest sweat equity for a beautiful home on this island?

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-All photos via realtor.com