Eye-Catching & Inviting Front Porches In California

CALIFORNIA – While stellar kitchens and baths top most home buyers' wish lists, let's not overlook the all-important, first impression: the front porch.

Some houses, merely by design, come equipped with that cozy space -- the ideal nook to sit back and relax on chaises or rockers, sip a beverage and watch the sun set.

Check out some of the most alluring front -- and back -- porches of homes currently for sale in California.

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1915 Craftsman Gem For Sale In Culver City

• Picture-postcard perfection with a white-picket fence and a welcoming front porch. Grab a rocker, and pour yourself some lemonade!

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Cozy San Rafael Home With Covered Porch, Large Lawn

• This $2,199,000 home offers an open floor plan, multiple outdoor rooms and a hot tub.

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1920s Bungalow Charmer: For Sale In Monrovia

• A quintessential classic with period details, updated kitchen and bath, plus a welcoming front porch.

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Coronado Home Has Heated Porch, Expansive Deck

• Enjoy the ocean air and treetop views from this stunning home's third-level deck.

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Front Porch With A Vineyard View: $3.7 Million Temecula Estate

• Talk about a perfect place to sip on some wine!

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Charming Napa Craftsman With Covered Porch, River View: $929K

• Other perks include a second unit and a view of the river.

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San Clemente Home Ideal For Porch Sitting & Waterfall Watching

• This San San Clemente home has one of the most gorgeous yards in OC, built for fun, including an in-ground SkyBounce trampoline & more.

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Immaculate Benicia Home With Porch, Balconies: $715K

• With a welcoming covered front porch and updated interior features, this four-bedroom is immaculate inside and out.

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Charming Encinitas Home With Cozy Porch, Guest House

• The two-story main house was custom built in 2003, while the detached single-level back house was built in 1954.

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Check Out This Back Porch View Near Aliso Viejo

• This home has everything you desire for Orange County living, from tennis courts, 1,200 wine cellar and a chef's kitchen to drool over.

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San Martin Pool Home With Porch Space Galore: $3.25M

• Talk about a wraparound porch!

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Classical Pasadena Mansion With The Veranda Of Your Dreams

• Built more than 100 years ago and painstakingly restored, this classical Pasadena home boasts a veranda made for entertaining.

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Look Inside Seal Beach 'Fixed' Up Home's Gorgeous Deck & Kitchen

• What kind of party would you have on that patio? Come and see why this "fixed" fixer upper has every design choice you would have made.

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ALSO SEE: California Kitchens That Will Make You Drool

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