10 Poolside Retreats on California’s Market

California’s real estate market beckons with 10 poolside retreats that epitomize the state’s love for outdoor living. Explore these exceptional homes, where sparkling pools provide the backdrop for your personal sanctuary.

521 Chalette Dr | $14,500,000

521 Chalette Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Listing agent: Christine Hong

Completely redesigned and carefully crafted, this home features open spaces and Fleetwood pocket doors throughout, seamlessly connecting the interior and exterior spaces and providing the ultimate California lifestyle. Situated on one of Trousdale’s most sought-after streets, the property boasts breathtaking city and ocean views from nearly every room, setting a new standard for luxury and quality. The renowned contractor, Gordon Gibson, ensured the highest level of craftsmanship.

 

Size:  5638 sf

 

Price: $14,500,000

 

Listing details: The architecture is a captivating blend of mid-century clean lines and contemporary elegance, creating a harmonious and welcoming atmosphere that maximizes space and proportions. This private and gated residence is equipped with state-of-the-art Crestron home automation, offering effortless functionality and top-notch security.

 

Contact:  Christine Hong, Christine Hong Real Estate Group, +1 310.433.5590

44350 Elkhorn Trl | $759,000

44350 Elkhorn Trl, Indian Wells, CA
Listing agent: Jon McGihon

Reduced! Short term rentals allowed at this property in a prime Indian Wells location, features a decreased rate for energy. A rare 4-bedroom Mid Century modern home at the Indian Wells Village HOA where short-term rentals are allowed with a city permit. A Solar home, energy expenses are significantly lower at .185/kWh, lower than SCEdison’s current rates, .31/kWh. Solar lease to be transferred to buyer. This home has been recently updated and completely remodeled.

 

Size:  1,988 sf

 

Price: $759,000

 

Listing details: The kitchen has new quartz counters, newer cabinets and newer appliances. All bedrooms have fans with newer doors and windows. The homes living spaces are light and bright with glass slider doors opening up to the large greenbelt and community pool shared with only 17 other homes.

 

Contact:  Jon McGihon, Bennion Deville Homes, +1 760 -861-0350

1100 Hermosa Rd | $3,500,000

1100 Hermosa Rd, Pasadena, CA
Listing agent: Holcomb+Durkovic Group

This sunny and bright treasure is located in the highly coveted South San Rafael neighborhood. Behind a historic brick wall and automatic gate, the grassy front lawn and gardens welcome you to this special retreat. The gorgeous traditional home was renovated in 2010 to enhance the public and entertaining areas with an impressively large living room and formal dining room.

 

Size: 4,636  sf

 

Price: $3,500,000

 

Listing details: The home is centered around a gorgeous private courtyard featuring a swimming pool and spa and a massive pool house with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, bathroom and laundry area. Ideal for intimate living or grand scale entertaining, this property features beautiful light and gardens, ample square footage, hardwood floors, three fireplaces, and a fantastic location.

 

Contact: Holcomb+Durkovic Group, +1 310.810.4470

2403 Ralston Ln | Contact for pricing

2403 Ralston Ln, Redondo Beach, CA
Listing agent: Amir Amiri

• 48” Dual Fuel Range with 6 Burners and Infrared Griddle • 2 integrated dishwashers: standard and 2-drawer system • 30” Integrated Column Refrigerator and 30” Integrated Column Freezer with ActiveSmart technology • Drawer microwave, beverage centers • Farmhouse kitchen sink and prep sink • Walk-in Pantry • Features modern farmhouse-style light fixtures • Smart-home system, nest thermostat.

 

Size:  4,847 sf

 

Price: Contact for pricing

 

Listing details:  • Premium furniture-grade bathroom vanities and cabinets with long-lasting quality stones featuring luxurious style • Indoor fireplaces: 2 electric fireplaces, 1 gas fireplace • ADU kitchen with Retro style appliances • Covered patio with outdoor gas fireplace • Outdoor BBQ grill • Pool & Jacuzzi

 

Contact: Amir Amiri, Merit Real Estate, +1 310-379-4444

103 Waterford Cir | $2,247,000

103 Waterford Cir, Rancho Mirage, CA
Listing agent: Cass Graff-Radford

Unbelievable mountain views, privacy and a perfect contemporary house. Primary bedroom has two bathrooms, and a wonderful sitting room divided by a fireplace. 2 large walk in closets, and a bar area leading to the primary bathrooms. Incredible large great room with sunken bar overlooking a beautiful, newly landscaped back yard. Pool has totally undergone a complete redo. The water feature keeps out all the outside noise and makes the yard very zen and comfortable.

 

Size: 4845 sf

 

Price: $2,247,000

 

Listing details: Two ensuite guest bedrooms. The 4th bedroom is presently used as an office but has its own bathroom and closet. Perfect kitchen, lots of cabinets in incredible condition. These homeowners have never had pets or kids living in the house, so its pristine. The landscape too is Desert friendly. The roof was replaced 3 years ago. As for location, well not much to say here except perfect. A golf card ride to Morningside Country Club and Tamarisk Country Club.

 

Contact: Cass Graff-Radford, Bennion Deville Homes, +1 760.275.7436

Amazing Mountain View Estate | $3,595,000

466 Bella Cara Way, Palm Springs, CA
Listing agent: Michael Erives

One of a kind South Palm Springs Estate, located inside the coveted Estancias at South Canyon Development. This 4-bedroom, 4 1⁄2 Bathroom home sits on a double lot facing the Indian Canyon South Golf Course. Amazing mountain views from all areas of this home. Separate Casita with its own bathroom, sitting area, breakfast area with microwave, sink and mini-fridge. Grand entrance to the main home with private gated courtyard. Great Room with fireplace and built-in entertainment center.

 

Size: 5,198 sf

 

Price: $3,595,000

 

Listing details: Guests can enjoy cocktails around the main bar with, sink and beverage cooler, before entering the formal dining room. Chefs’ kitchen with endless center island, including a 146-bottle wine refrigerator, double dishwasher and Wolf/Subzero appliances. The primary bedroom commands a large area of the home, with a fireplace, media center, sitting area, and wet bar.

 

Contact: Michael Erives, Desert Lifestyle Properties, +1 760.409.1903

427 Villaggio N | $1,575,000

427 Villaggio N, Palm Springs, CA
Listing agent: Doug McCourt

“LA DOLCE VITA” can be yours in the most central, downtown Palm Springs location possible. The Villas of Old Palm Springs is a private, gated, enclave of Tuscan-styled homes with striking mountain views. This stand-alone villa o ers a spacious, open-fl ow downstairs living/dining/ kitchen area combined with a secluded outdoor loggia accessed by numerous double-doors. Walled-in garden with trellis and BBQ nook with high-end natural gas grill.

 

Size: 1,962  sf

 

Price: $1,575,000

 

Listing details: Upstairs primary suite is sizable with its own private balcony. The other two bedrooms have private bathrooms as well. Recent kitchen updates. This Italian-inspired enclave sports a bocce ball court, community BBQ area as well as two heated pools and three spas.

 

Contact: Doug McCourt, Bennion Deville Homes, +1 760.641.6567

Resort-style Living Country Retreat | $5,795,000

12055 Sulphur Mountain Rd, Ojai, CA
Listing agent: Nora Davis

Enjoy resort-style living at this country retreat on approximately 10 acres in Upper Ojai. Just 10 minutes from the spas, boutiques, and cafes in downtown Ojai, this private oasis features a lighted, north-south tennis court with a large observation deck, swimming pool with beach entrance and wading pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, family orchard, art or yoga studio, and horse facilities.

 

Size: 7,285 sf

 

Price: $5,795,000

 

Listing details: Flagstone patios flank the main house for indoor-outdoor entertaining, while the guest house/pool house offers a gym, kitchenette, steam shower, enclosed outdoor shower and changing room, and pool and patio storage. The main house features three fireplaces, large island with breakfast bar, Viking range with griddle, two refrigerators and freezers, wet bar, family room or library, media room, office, two guest wings, six-inch plank floors, custom light fixtures, and upscale finishes.

 

Contact: Nora Davis, Sotheby’s International Realty, +1 805.207.6177

2134 E Powell Rd | $1,149,000

2134 E Powell Rd, Palm Springs, CA
Listing agent: Bob Deck

Walls of sliding glass doors allow for the indoor-outdoor Palm Springs lifestyle where you can enjoy breathtaking mountain views from inside or while relaxing by the pool in your large, completely private backyard. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a center island, custom cabinets, and quartz counter-tops.

 

Size: 1,225 sf

 

Price: $1,149,000

 

Listing details: The “Buer y” roo ine, the breeze block walls, the clerestory windows, tongue-and-groove ceilings and exposed beams make you feel perfectly at home in Palm Springs.

 

Contact: Bob Deck, Town Real Estate, +1 760-523-3325

Built As The Perfect Family Home! | $6,195,000

16672 Ashley Oaks, Encino, CA
Listing agent: LeHoa Gacki

Ashley Oaks, built as the perfect family home is nestled in the Clark Gable Estates of Encino. Rest, work, and play are provided at this property which is only a couple minutes from Ventura Boulevard where the best shopping, dining, and lifestyle experiences can be found. In the estate, four bedrooms upstairs are accommodated with a den and a game area that provide a secluded entertainment area.

 

Size: 6,753 sf

 

Price: $6,195,000

 

Listing details: Descending down to the primary level, two large living rooms, a huge primary-like bedroom, separated guest quarters, an office with a secluded stairwell for entry, a dining room, and a kitchen with Viking Appliances and an island that can seat the whole family await. Leading into the backyard oasis, fun and relaxation are calling everyone’s name.

 

Contact: LeHoa Gacki, Douglas Elliman, +1 310.466.9026