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.
Located in the highly exclusive Cameo Shores neighborhood, this 7,000 square foot architectural masterpiece was designed to impress. The jaw-dropping panoramic Pacific Oc...
This newly constructed custom estate offers exclusive Corona Del Mar waterfront living with intricate design touches and a harmonious blend of natural stone and wood elem...
Indulge in this breathtaking SOUTH facing panoramic ocean and island view estate situated on a massive 1+ acre private lot in Cameo Highlands, the finest real estate addr...
Showcased on a trophy bluff-top dream lot in one of the most exclusive coves in the world, China Cove, suspended above water, 2889 Way Ln is arguably the most treasured &...
Superlatives fall short of describing the exquisite contemporary design of this newer oceanfront residence. The home is light, open, and takes in the unsurpassed views of...
It is a rare moment when life presents the opportunity to truly have it all, and when it does, don’t let it pass you by. Welcome to Island House in the vibrant Village of...
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....
Appreciate breathtaking whitewater ocean, Catalina Island, and Big Corona beach views in the heart of Corona del Mar. Situated on an elevated lot, this soft contemporary ...
Some of the photos displayed are the approved renderings to view the before and after concept -Oceanfront property with approved plans to complete a beautiful contemporar...
NOW OFFERED AT LOT VALUE. Build your dream home or Renovate & Expand the current modern contemporary residence. Either way, enjoy spectacular and unobstructed ocean, harb...
NOW OFFERED AT LOT VALUE. Build your dream home or Renovate & Expand the current modern contemporary residence. Either way, enjoy spectacular and unobstructed ocean, harb...
Welcome to Cameo Shores. The most exclusive ocean side community in Corona Del Mar. This small enclave of luxury single-level homes offer dramatic ocean views up and down...
This exceptional Georgian estate, sited on over an acre in Corona del Mar, offers unparalleled privacy and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor, Catalina ...
A custom built residence rarely experienced in Coastal Orange County’s world-class enclave of Shore Cliffs in Corona del Mar. This masterful, soft French chateau offers f...
Exquisite unobstructed views of the waves breaking on Big Corona Beach and over the jetties of Newport Harbor. Enjoy a front-row seat to watch the boats sail in and out o...
Flawlessly reimagined to the height of perfection in the heart of Corona del Mar, this exceptional double-lot estate boasts breathtaking ocean, harbor, and Catalina views...
3516 Ocean Blvd is on the market for the first time in 50+ years making it an even more exclusive opportunity. It’s rare to find a property with so much potential in such...
Arguably one of the most “jaw dropping” view locations in all of Newport Beach, this “front row,” custom built, single-level, Contemporary-style, Irvine Terrace home has ...
Perfectly positioned atop the private bluffs in Corona del Mar, 186 Shorecliff Road offers a unique opportunity to see, hear, smell, and feel the ocean breezes each and e...
Arguably this custom Mediterranean Estate offers the absolute BEST VIEWS in all of Orange County. This architectural masterpiece is perched atop one of the most thought a...
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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.