Steps From The Beach Or Perched On Hilltops, California WOW Houses Offer Stunning Views

If you're looking for a home just steps from the beach, both Malibu, pictured above, and Laguna Beach deliver beautiful options.

Whether you're in the market for a new home or just love looking at photos of stunning properties, here's a roundup of estates from north of San Francisco to the Coronado in San Diego County and inland to the desert.

Each story contains up to 10 photos — when you see something that makes you exclaim, "that's amazing!" click through to the original listing to see dozens more.

Rent The Rock House: Iconic Laguna Beach Estate

WOW House: The Legendary beach front Rock House is on the luxury rental market for the first time in history. See what $25k a month buys.

WOW! House: Wine Country Luxury

For sale in Napa County: a five-bedroom, 6.5-bedroom home located on a 2.27-acre lot in Saint Helena. The asking price? $7.95 million.

WOW! House: A Morgan Hill Mansion

For sale in the South Bay: a five-bedroom, six-bathroom home that sits on an 11-acre lot. The cost? Just under $11 million.

WOW! House!: $1.2 Million Buys You This Contemporary Craftsman in Concord

For sale in the East Bay: a recently rebuilt, nearly 3,500-square-foot, five-bedroom home located in a super-private setting.

Spacious Spanish Mediterranean-Style Home In San Rafael

WOW House: Situated on nearly 1.5 acres, this North Bay home features grand scale rooms, soaring ceilings and spacious living areas.

East San Diego County Home Offers Spectacular Views Of Santee

WOW House: Enjoy resort-style living and stunning views at this nearly new home in Santee's Sky Ranch neighborhood.

Historic Coronado Home Captures Early 1900s Charm

WOW House: History meets contemporary living at this charming Coronado home, which was originally built in 1901 and remodeled in 2016.

WOW! House: Lake Elsinore Estate Offers Million Dollar Views

What can $1.2 million get you in Lake Elsinore? Check it out here!

What Can $18.9 Million Get You in Atherton? This Beauty

WOW House: This home is less than a year old and included a theater, recreation room with a bar, fitness center, sauna, and wine cellar.

WOW! House: Custom Hilltop Tudor in Belmont Boasts Spacious Rooms, Amazing Views

This estate comes in at $2.2 million.

Gorgeous Wood Inside: Newly Listed Craftsman Home

WOW House: Built in 1902, this home is loaded with workmanship.

Hilltop Estate Comes With Vineyard, Stunning Views

WOW House: Who needs a vacation when you come home to these views every evening!

Look At This View! 2 Master Suites For Comfortable Multi-Generation Living

WOW House: Built in 2010, this home boasts 21st century luxury.

$2,298,000 San Ramon Home Offers Panoramic Views

WOW House: The price has been reduced on this beautiful San Ramon property.

Pleasanton Estate Offers 'Wine Country Ambiance'

WOW House: This Tri-Valley treasure can be yours for $2,368,900.

Watsonville 'Haiku House' On Market

WOW House: This unique Santa Cruz County home could be yours for $1,888,000.

This Culver City Home Is Perfect To Relax In After A Day's Work

WOW House: The home has gorgeous European white oak floors complimented by large sliding pocket doors that open to a private courtyard patio

Palos Verdes Estates Home Boasts Spectacular Ocean, Sunset Views

WOW House: This home is surrounded by lush landscape and built around a large courtyard with lots of privacy.

Stephen Dorff's Malibu Home With Amazing View Lists For $8.45 Million

WOW House: The "architecturally significant" beach home is situated on 40 feet of sandy La Costa Beach.

NFL Star Vernon Davis Selling Marina Del Rey Home

WOW House: The NFL pro had rented out the investment property for about $5,500 a month.

Hercules Foreclosure: 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Just $674,500

WOW House: A 3 car garage also gives you plenty of room for cars, storage or a workshop.

7 Bedroom Colonial Offers Grand Living For $1,950,000

WOW House: This is no faux Colonial. Take a look at the marble, parquet, library, formal dining room and more!

Spectacular Formal Gardens Complete $6,750,000 Edwardian Estate

WOW House: Have you ever trekked through English gardens? Check out this Piedmont estate!

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