Located in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar is vibrant part of the city. Corona del Mar encompasses all the area on the sea side of the San Joaquin Hills and south Avocado Avenue to the city limits. The only exception to this is the Irvine Terrace development, which is north of Avocado, but still part of the Corona del Mar community. Known locally as the CDM, Corona del Mar is Spanish for “Crown of the Sea.” Corona del Mar is known for its fine beaches, tidepools, cliffside views, and quaint village shops. Corona del Mar is 35 miles south of Los Angeles and 77 miles north of San Diego. There are many shopping and dining options available across Newport Beach, but Corona del Mar proper is home to Fashion Island. Fashion Island is a large outdoor mall with fine dining, world class shopping and great entertainment options.
Corona del Mar was first settled in the early 1900’s. The older sections of Corona del Mar are home to closely spaced, detached, single family homes. The homes showcase a large variety of architectural styles. In the more newly developed sections of the Corona del Mar, such as, Harbor View Hills, homes are ranch style, giving way to expansive ocean views. Whether you are looking in a new development or an established neighborhood, the Franco Team of real estate professionals can help you find your perfect Corona del Mar home. Corona del Mar homes offer far reaching views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, Newport Coast, Newport Harbor, canyons, city night lights, and breathtaking sunsets. Due to its cliff side height, some homes have views all the way to Palos Verdes. Also, Corona del Mar has strict bylaws regarding height restrictions; therefore no one’s views will be impeded. There are many different neighborhoods in Corona del Mar to choose from including; Bayside Drive, Jasmine Creek, Corona del Mar Custom homes, Irvine Terrace, Shore Cliffs and Summerwind. Each neighborhood is distinctive, offering different views, home styles, neighborhood amenities and home values. The home values in Corona del Mar range in price from 650,000 dollars to 35 million dollars plus. There are both guard gated and non-guard gated neighborhoods to choose from.
Corona del Mar is home to the Sherman Library and Gardens. These botanical gardens are open to the public every day except major holidays. This garden experience began in 1955 when Arnold Haskell bought the Norman’s Nursery property. The property is named for Arnold Haskell’s mentor and benefactor, M.H. Sherman. The garden includes seasonal flower beds, fountains, conservatories and patios. The plant collections include a cactus garden, succulent garden, desert plants and tropical vegetation. Some of their prize plantings include a California pepper tree, orchids, heliconias and gingers. The mission of the garden is to teach the community about native plantings and how to incorporate these into local gardens.
2209 Bayside Drive: a recently constructed remarkable bayfront residence with shared ownership of one of the longest private docks. Redefining coastal living, this estate...
Offering front-row vistas of Newport Harbor, Balboa Island, the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, this unparalleled custom residence in the sought-after Newport Beach en...
Grounded in timeless Modernism, this residence unveils a narrative of open and porous space that artfully celebrates the unity of light, air, and water. Step through the ...
Devoted to a lifestyle abundant in features, encompassing 54 feet of prime bay frontage, this exquisite estate is a masterful blend of eclectic-contemporary design and co...
This residence exemplifies an exquisite marriage of expert craftsmanship, bespoke design, and refined finishes. From its unparalleled vantage point, 3408 Ocean commands s...
Among the rarest of the rare in Corona del Mar, this magnificent New England Coastal-inspired estate offers one of the most coveted locations along Orange County’s coast....
A custom built residence rarely experienced in Coastal Orange County’s world-class enclave of Shore Cliffs in Corona del Mar. This soft French chateau offers finely detai...
A unique development opportunity in Cameo Highlands, one of the most sought out neighborhoods in Corona Del Mar. This project has been designed by leading architectural f...
A showpiece in unprecedented luxury and quality, this brand-new (2022) contemporary masterpiece nestled in the coveted 200-block of the Flower Streets reflects the beauty...
Commanding unimpeded views of the Pacific Ocean, coastline, Catalina Island, and Newport Harbor, this standout estate offers an unrivaled coastal living experience. Thoug...
Oceanfront Mediterranean style beach home with views of the harbor. This amazing home has a bright and airy open floorplan with high-end designer details such as French L...
New Construction, Irvine Terrace - Design and Build by Casa Arte Group - Completion Date May 2024 Nestled within the coveted Irvine Terrace community, this luxurious ne...
Crowning one of Corona del Mar’s finest ocean-view homesites, this beautifully updated and maintained coastal cottage offers spectacular unobstructed vistas of the Pacifi...
Completely remodeled Welcome to 1921 Tahuna Terrace, a stunning residence nestled in a coveted location that combines tranquility and convenience. This meticulously desig...
Under Construction! Classic modern architecture positioned steps from the sand of Big Corona beach, 3100 Breakers Drive, Unit 1 delivers nearly 3,200 square feet of livi...
Welcome to 221 Carnation, a breathtaking Completely remodeled luxury Home situated in the heart of a Corona Del Mar. This exclusive residence offers an unparalleled water...
CHINA COVE: Corona Del Mar beach house in coveted China Cove beach is an end house with neighbor on one side and sand on the other side. Fully renovated in 2001 and desig...
Experience the Pinnacle of Coastal Luxury in Corona Del Mar! Welcome to Breakers Drive, where this contemporary oceanfront masterpiece seamlessly melds modern design with...
Be a part of one of the most vibrant communities in Corona Del Mar; Irvine Terrace. Situated on the seaward side of Coast Highway, Irvine Terrace offers some of the most ...
An exquisite contemporary single-family residence sited on a 40’ wide lot in a coveted portion of The Village in Corona del Mar. Designed by the visionary Teale Architect...
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With five city sections and a vast amount of neighborhoods to choose from, the Franco Team of real estate professionals will successfully guide you through buying and selling process. The five distinctive sections of Costa Mesa include: Central Costa Mesa, Eastside Costa Mesa, Mesa Verde, South Coast Metro and Southwest Costa Mesa. Homes prices in Costa Mesa generally range from 250,000 dollars to 1.5 million dollars. Homes values are based on such property features as views, location, city location, lot size, house specifics and much more. The views available in Costa Mesa homes include Back Bay, bluffs and surrounding mountain views.
Costa Mesa has a rich academic history. There are multiple colleges located within the city, such as Orange Coast College, Coastline Community College, Vanguard University, National University and Whittier Law School. Coast Mesa is part of the distinguished Newport-Mesa Unified School District. There are 22 elementary schools, two middle schools; Tewinkle Middle School and Costa Mesa Middle School and two high schools; Costa Mesa High School and Estancia High School. Also within Costa Mesa borders are three alternative high schools; Back Bay High School, Monte Vista High School and Coastline Early College High School. There are an additional 23 private schools which serve 3,600 students. These schools include but are not limited to Christ Lutheran School, Grace Education, John Bunyan Academy, Kline School and Page Private School.
With gorgeous weather year round, it is no wonder that Costa Mesa is home to large array of outdoor activities. There are 28 community parks and two municipal golf courses for residents to enjoy. The Costa Mesa Tennis Center is a popular recreational area. Fairview Park hosts many summertime festivals and a summer concert series, in addition to being a wildlife and nature preserve. The city has many miles of trails winding through it for walking, biking, hiking and horseback riding.