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Over-The-Top Indulgence or Peaceful Oceanfront Retreat: California Wow Houses
Whether you're looking for fountains and trimmed hedges or a chaise lounge pointed toward the sunset, we have homes that will please you.
CALIFORNIA — If you returned from your Labor Day weekend determined to live in an oceanfront home someday, we have some inspiration for you. Pictured above is a home in La Jolla. Also take a look at the on in Pacific Palisades.
If you are looking for a backyard that doubles as a resort so that you don't have to leave home, Mill Valley, Manhattan Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Newport Beach, San Jose, Livermore, Santa Monica, Sonoma County, Napa and Temecula all fit your needs.
Looking for something unique? How about a geodesic dome? Or a rustic cabin? Perhaps an indoor pool.
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Enjoy browsing through this week's California Wow Houses!
Live Like An NFL All-Pro Player
WOW House: The San Jose home of a former San Francisco 49er includes an infinity pool, outdoor seating areas, and an outdoor kitchen.
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San Francisco Home That Will Impress Your In-Laws
WOW House: This gracious mansion exudes elegance, from period hardwood floors, chandeliers and crown moldings to the new kitchen, bathrooms.
Price Reduced On Custom Walnut Creek Home
WOW House: Beautiful views next to Shell Ridge open space. Main level in-law or au pair apartment with separate entrance and kitchen.
North Bay Wow! House Offers Outdoor Oasis
This resort-style home has direct access to Horse Hill and incredible hiking and biking trails in Mill Valley.
What Can $22.5M Buy In La Jolla?
WOW House: The expansive master suite at this oceanfront estate takes up the entire third level of the home.
Bid Now On This Coronado Cays Home
WOW House: This three-story home in Coronado is for sale by luxury auction. It comes with a sauna, hot tub, elevator and private marina.
Danville 'Castle' Has Game Room, Gym And Full Apartment
WOW House: This Tri-Valley treasure has a stunning Schoenberg crystal chandelier.
$1,195,000 Will Buy You A Geodesic Dome Home In Santa Cruz County
WOW House: This custom home is nestled in a woodland oasis.
Lovely Livermore House Has Custom Home Theater, Putting Green
WOW House: Active families who enjoy entertaining will LOVE this yard.
$549,000 Will Buy You A Stunning Castle In Sacramento County
Enjoy Ocean Views From Rooftop Deck: $6.8M In Pacific Palisades
WOW House: This custom, spacious traditional has it all -- including a gift-wrap room!
Spanish-Style, 1920s San Marino Gem: $1.4M
WOW House: This renovated home in the Mission District is captivating, with artist-studio or guest-house potential in the backyard
Adorable & Rustic: Tahoe Cabin $340K
WOW House: The furnishings are included in this three-bedroom home, new to the South Lake Tahoe market.
Luxe Condo In Mixed-Used Burbank Project: $900K
WOW House: We love brand new! Imagine years of no "fix-it" projects.
Santa Monica's Modern Marvel: A $9M Masterpiece
WOW House: This gorgeous 6 bedroom home includes a 20-person home theatre, walk-in closets, and a soaking tub.
Palos Verdes' Cheapest: $640K Entry Level Home
WOW House: This two bedroom home has room for improvement, but in the right hands it'd be the perfect starter home for a young family.
Bali-Inspired Tropical Paradise: $11M Home On The Hill
WOW House: Every day will feel like a vacation in this lush, tropical home that sits at the peak of the Hills section of Manhattan Beach.
Just Look Inside This $7 Million Tuscan Beauty In Newport Beach
WOW House: Just what does a home worth $7 million look like? No expense spared in this Newport Beach Tuscan luxury property. La Bella Vita.
Say 'Welcome Home' To This Rossmoor Beauty For $1.2 Million
WOW House: Mature trees, colonial style, make this Rossmoor beauty yours for $1.2 million.
Paradise With Palm Trees In Trabuco Canyon
WOW House: It's paradise with palm trees in the heart of Trabuco Canyon.
Dive In To This San Juan Capistrano Millionaire's Paradise
WOW House: Where Millionaires go to play, work and live. This SJC palatial residence will have you rethinking your life choices.
Saratoga WOW House: Sweeping Staircase, Indoor Pool
Plus a putting green! (And more bathrooms than bedrooms.)
Southern Charm In Sonoma Co.: $5.85M
WOW House: We love the outdoor living area with a brick pizza oven!
Idyllic Napa Wine Country Estate With Profitable Vineyards: $13.5M
WOW House: The wine cave is perfect for entertaining!
$1.4 Million Gets You 'One Of The Biggest And Newest' Homes In East Palo Alto
WOW House: This property even has a separate living space for the in-laws!
Temecula's Largest Home For Sale Right Now: Stunning Estate Has 12 Toilets
WOW House: This house is on the market again... for a cool $5 million.
What Can You Buy In San Mateo For Less Than A Million Dollars?
WOW House: If you're looking to buy a home in San Mateo, this may be the perfect opportunity! It likely won't last long.
-All photos via realtor.com
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