A Classic Coastal Estate On Paseo Del Mar Prioritizes Refined Design, Delightful Outdoor Living, And Uncompromising Pacific Views
Turning onto Paseo Del Mar, you enter a different world. There’s a particular quality of light—the way the wide, leisured street and estate-sized lots open to unobstructed Pacific views. This allows homes to seem to float above the bluff rather than sit upon it. This is one of California’s most beautiful addresses and a stretch of coast in Palos Verdes Estates where the landscape is the star. A collection of grand homes celebrates its setting.
At 2736 Paseo Del Mar, there’s a red-carpet welcome to the grounds. The broad property unfolds from the street with an almost ceremonial grace. A broad expanse of manicured lawn is anchored by thoughtfully planted hedges that separate this private world from the street beyond.
Verdant and welcoming, the one-half acre corner lot announces itself as significant. Rather than being bookended by neighbors on either side, the property stands apart. It commands an unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean—a vista that becomes the defining feature of every thoughtfully designed room.
“Paseo Del Mar is arguably one of the most prestigious coastal addresses in California,” notes real estate agent Chris Adlam of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty. “This corner lot represents the convergence of everything that makes it legendary. Across the street sits a forever-preserved open space, so the home’s views are unblockable.”
Behind the inviting, charmed exterior lies a design rooted in the fact that coastal luxury is about fresh-air living. Every amenity—from the 50-foot pool to the welcoming loggia to the crackling fire pit—enables effortless entertaining. Also, it provides a constant connection to this extraordinary coastal setting.
Shutters on the Peninsula
The shingle-style residence spans a generous 7,659 square feet with six bedrooms. It is a welcoming sight. Light sand hues offer vivid contrast to white trim and a second-story balcony lined with full-scale doors. Pale shingles are the earthy complement that sets off the bold blues and greens of sea, sky, and land. Designed in the spirit of the iconic Shutters on the Beach hotel, this Palos Verdes Estates residence emerges as something between a private resort and an exceedingly well-crafted gathering place.
“What strikes people immediately is the restraint of the design,” says Adlam. “There’s no over-styling, no trend-chasing—just exceptional craftsmanship, generous proportions, and a complete understanding of living well along the California coast.”
You enter through a gracious foyer, bright and white, that immediately orients you toward the ocean. To one side, a stunning living room with a fireplace invites quiet contemplation; to the other, a flowing kitchen-and-great-room sequence pulses with gathering energy. Nine-foot ceilings create a sense of volume. Meanwhile, floors of slate and character-rich IPE hardwood, paneled walls, and generously sized French doors establish an atmosphere of tasteful, traditional coastal California.
The sun-splashed kitchen is designed as the social pulse of the home. A dramatic marble island is where you prepare dishes while staying engaged with guests. A pass-through window eases hosting on pool days. An easy flow to the dining and lounging areas reinforces its central square feel. Meanwhile, vivid ocean views remain constant, and natural coastal light transforms the place into more than just a place to cook.
Beyond the chic formal dining room lies a guest suite with a full bath. Deeper within, a family room opens to something unexpected: A plush 12-seat theater where movie nights are gatherings worth remembering. Upstairs, five spacious bedrooms breathe with light and views and are decked simply, with herringbone parquet floors. The primary suite achieves that rare quality of feeling both grand and intimate. Coffered ceilings, classic columns, and open entryways usher you from sitting room to walk-in closet and marble bath in a true suite fashion. The ocean is always present.
Location for Living
In true resort fashion, much of the focus is on fresh-air living, which occupies as much design detail as the interiors. The expansive front lawn centers on a fire pit positioned for optimal sunset viewing. It is a gathering point where the technicolor shades of sunset dissolve into the Pacific. This area is designed for twilight conversations and for letting the view lift any of the weight of the day.
“This home functions as a private resort in one of America’s most beautiful locations,” the agent explains, “and the build quality reflects that there were no shortcuts.”
The private backyard is a place where the distinction between private residence and resort destination nicely blurs. There’s a slender lap pool with a warming spa and a shallow area for lounging and sunning. Additionally, there’s a full-sized court that can switch between pickleball, volleyball, basketball, and more. An outdoor kitchen is equipped with a gleaming Hestan grill. Another standout gathering space is the 600-square-foot loggia, neatly flowing from the indoors, that’s outfitted with built-in heaters and a warming fireplace for year-round use.
“This residence captures the duality,” the agent says, “of sophisticated interiors paired with a landscape designed for actively living in this spectacular setting.”
Located at the aptly named Resort Point area of Lunada Bay—where early 20th-century developers recognized the area’s resort potential—the property benefits from both exclusivity and accessibility. A premium selection of shopping, dining, and schools lies within a ten-minute drive, along with golf courses and Terranea Resort.
What ultimately distinguishes 2736 Paseo Del Mar is not just location or square footage, but a design approach that serves how people actually want to live in Southern California. It’s captured in every luxurious material, every generous proportion, and every thoughtfully sequenced space that keeps you tightly linked to this extraordinary stretch of coast.
Chris Adlam | 310.493.7216 | DRE#00967574
Chris Adlam Real Estate | Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Kevin Moen | 310.466.4656 | DRE# 0101480
Estate Properties
List Price: $9,400,000
Photography Courtesy Of Chris Adlam Real Estate
