If you are looking for one of the premier neighborhoods in Laguna Beach then the
Emerald Bay gated community in Laguna Beach may be the right community for you. Emerald Bay has had a long history of being one of the best destiantions for Laguna Beach home buyers as it offers the seclusion of a very private community with it's own private beach where no outside visitors are allowed.
Emerald Bay home prices will have a huge range depending on location and view. There are two communities within Emerald Bay with an ocean side and a non ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway. Emerald Bay homes on the ocean side typically command a premium with home prices reaching well above $30 million dollars. Currently, Emerald Bay has a $24 million dollar lot for sale that has direct access to the sand. This is very rare for an Emerald Bay home to have this direct access and the lot comes with has preliminary plans designed by Chris Light, a well know architect in the area. Other Emerald Bay home prices will range from $2,295,000 for a five bedroom ocean view home to a four level estate listed for $15,900,000. The community has a lot to offer with a 24 hour guard gate, community pool and tennis and beach volley ball.
Emerald Bay also has luxury home for lease ranging from $6,000 to $14,000 a month. Many visitors moving to Laguna Beach will first rent an Emerald Bay home to get the feel of the community and then later decide to purchase in the community. Emerald Bay is located on the north side of Laguna Beach as it is commonly referred to as "North Laguna." North Laguna boarders the Newport Coast and Crystal Cove area and has some of the most beatuiful beaches in the world. It's not uncommon in the summer time for large luxury yachts to sit in the Emerald Bay and enjoy one of the most luxurious communities in all of Southern California.