2526 Hermosa Avenue—On An Oversized North Hermosa Lot, Celebrates Unbridled Pacific Ocean Views
Stand on the rooftop deck and the view is stirring as it is all-encompassing: Manhattan Pier stretches into the distance. Additionally, Hermosa Pier glints in the sunlight, and beyond it all, Redondo Pier anchors the horizon. Notably, the panoramic scenery from 2526 Hermosa Ave makes the experience truly remarkable.
“From the rooftop deck, you have views of the three piers,” describes real estate agent Jen Caskey of the Jen Caskey Group at Compass. “Plus, you have sand and whitewater views. It’s truly beautiful.”
This is the result of an oversized lot—50% larger than standard Hermosa Beach parcels—that’s been dressed with a crisply elegant residence. The residence extends beyond today’s building height restrictions. Loftier than its neighbors, the white home appears to float above the street. As a result, it commands an unobstructed view corridor that extends straight out to the horizon.
Inside Meets Outside
Positioned directly across from the 23rd Street walk street, the property is home to a collage of dreamlike scenes that are forever protected. It’s a vantage point that’s been optimized by expansive glass walls and fresh-air terraces throughout the residence at 2526 Hermosa Ave.
Recently taken down to the studs and completely reimagined by the current owners—a duo with a strong track record of transforming coastal properties—working in collaboration with contractor Icaza Construction, 2526 Hermosa Avenue has nearly 4,500 square feet of refined living space. The space unfolds across 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
The layout looks and feels luxurious, while being blissfully livable. Indoor and outdoor spaces mingle delightfully throughout, from the uber-private front courtyard—a European-inspired haven with a copper beach shower—to generous patios. These patios link the kitchen and sleeping spaces with the beachfront.
The 700-square-foot rooftop deck is a signature feature—a resort-style sanctuary where a smart hot tub with waterfall seating for six takes center stage. At sunset, the vista glows, and the bright hues of the sky ignite over the water as you entertain, dine or sink into warm water while pondering the coast’s gentle arc. In darkness, the rooftop deck becomes a private observatory—waves crashing below, stars twinkling overhead.
European Elegance, California Light
Throughout the residence, the aesthetic is tranquil—borne of warm materials and clean-cut European sophistication. The sunlit foyer is a two-story space anchored by a curving staircase, slender and elegant. Its antique brass bannister is a retained detail from the original structure, reflecting the timeless character of 2526 Hermosa Ave.
Thick 12-inch planks of European White Oak anchor the earthy atmosphere, boosted by reclaimed barn wood accents that frame the dining and living rooms. By contrast, fireplaces framed in sleek porcelain and fluted oak doors add a sculptural feel. It’s a keenly restrained palette that ensures the Pacific Ocean commands the room.
“The living room, kitchen and dining room all have panoramic views,” Caskey points out.
The kitchen is the heart of 2526 Hermosa Avenue: Sunlight dances across softly veined Neolith stone counters; there are gleaming Thermador appliances and custom oak cabinetry—it’s a place for serious cooking and graceful entertaining.
Steps away, a peaceful family room opens to a sophisticated main-level wet bar with antique smoked mirrors and a hand-finished copper sink. Grand doors open the space to the outdoors, allowing it to shift seamlessly from intimate gatherings to boisterous game-day parties.
Smart Design
The floorplan is thoughtfully designed—and flexible for daily living. For instance, there are countless spots to gather together or retreat in private. Five bedrooms occupy the lower level, ideal for family and guests. Meanwhile, the primary suite takes the entire third floor. This is a peaceful hideaway framed by dramatic pier-to-pier ocean views and a spa bathroom, decked in marble. Here you can soak in an oval tub while gazing out at the horizon.
“The home has this old-world European-meets-modern feeling, and it’s also a smart home,” notes the agent.
One of 2526 Hermosa Avenue’s most distinctive features is how it’s been designed as a fully integrated smart residence, with touch panels governing everything from lighting and climate to audio and security. The latter is comprehensive, including more than a dozen video surveillance cameras and security-wired windows and doors. It’s the kind of system that lets you unwind in the home’s many open-air spaces with ease at 2526 Hermosa Ave.
The location is yet another luxury. Positioned neatly between Manhattan and Hermosa Beach piers, the residence sits high above the street. Yet the sand and sea are only a minute away on foot. The boutiques and dining of Pier Avenue are a 10-minute stroll. In addition, a 5-minute bike ride along the Strand brings you to Downtown Manhattan Beach.
This is a special North Hermosa offering: a sophisticated, custom-built residence on an oversized oceanfront lot, steps from sand and with a top-of-the-world vantage point. It’s the rare home that doesn’t ask you to choose between beauty and utility, between sophisticated design and down-to-earth ease—it’s a place where they all live together perfectly. Ultimately, 2526 Hermosa Ave stands out as a coastal masterpiece.
Jen Caskey | 310.200.5900 | DRE#01075946
Jen Caskey Group | Compass
List Price: $14,999,000
Photography by Lauren Taylor and Paul Jonason
