One house back from the sand, this beach house puts Newport Beach's Pacific shoreline practically at your front door. Comprising two self-contained units, it's a great choice for a group getaway. Down.....

A walled garden with a hot tub ringed by palms sets a certain pace for this La Quinta desert house – unhurried, warm, and easy. The alfresco dining patio comes with a built-in barbecue for evenings un.....

Three blocks from the sand in North Manhattan Beach, this 1970s house has been preserved with real care – period tiles, vintage hardware, and carefully sourced collectibles that give it a sense of pla.....

Combine convenience and comfort with a stay in the penthouse of the Ritz-Carlton at Northstar, the only AAA Five Diamond mountain hotel in California. Occupying the hotel’s top floor, this eight-guest.....

This Northridge villa is pure luxury in the LA suburbs. A leafy green garden feels like a tranquil oasis with bags of privacy. The Roman-style swimming pool offers a place to cool off in the Californi.....

Enjoy every moment of endless desert sunshine at this home in Palm Springs. The outdoor space is the star of the show here, with its palm-fringed pool, barbecue, and hot tub – all the essentials for b.....

This desert home straddles the edge of a golf fairway, with the Santa Rosa mountains in the distance. The layout is spacious and grounded in clean lines, with gathering spaces that flow from the chef’.....

Set among evergreen trees, the views over the landscape from this home’s deck and hot tub are beautiful. You can enjoy the vistas from inside, too, thanks to the expansive windows. There’s a cosy fire.....

Enjoy resort-style amenities and the privacy of your home away from home at this peaceful retreat located in a gated community in La Quinta. Surrounded by some of the country’s best golf courses, sway.....

Sit back and admire the skyline at this Beverly Hills pad. The 180-degree panoramas speak for themselves. Whether you're sipping cocktails in front of the fire, swimming in the pool (which can be heat.....

Blue is the warmest colour at this pure white villa, less than a mile from downtown Palm Springs. From the huge backyard, you can see the imposing San Jacinto mountains behind the house, stretching an.....

Nestled among the pines, a stone’s throw from Lake Tahoe, you’ll find this special home. The scenery is the star here – sweeping views across the lake to the mountains beyond, which you can admire fro.....

Built back in 1953, this gorgeous home retains that sought-after mid-century charm with all the conveniences you'd expect of a modern home. In fact, your hosts are so aware of this home's old-school a.....

Just steps from both Mission Beach and Mission Bay, this coastal condo is perfectly placed for laid-back San Diego living. Days here are best spent switching between the beach and the private patio –.....

Tucked into a quiet gated community in Encinitas, this house has a relaxed California ease that makes winding down feel effortless. The resort-style pool and hot tub are the heart of the complex – ide.....

We are in love with this incredible Malibu Beach home designed by American DJ Skrillex. It has the most awesome Pacific Ocean views. Set down a gated private driveway in an acre of gorgeous grounds, i.....

Set within half an acre of palm-fringed gardens, this home offers a luxurious escape. One of the highlights here is the resort-style pool and spa with its cascading waterfalls. There’s plenty of room.....

This LA home certainly has the wow factor. Perfect for a group getaway, the resort-style garden boasts a private pool, sauna, spa, cabana, barbecue station, and bar. And if you’re feeling active, the.....

This delightfully retro home is quintessentially Palm Springs. It's framed by towering palms, with a sunshine yellow front door and pops of colour throughout the interior. Set across one floor, this h.....

Perched on Balboa Island, this house drops you right into one of Southern California's most charming coastal pockets – boutiques and restaurants along Marine Avenue are a short stroll away, and the fe.....

Two communal pools – one rooftop, one courtyard – give this San Diego apartment a resort feel that's hard to shake on a city break. Spend afternoons by the palm-lined pool, wind down in the spa as the.....

Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac in Irvine, this house is built around the kind of outdoor living Southern California makes easy. The private pool is the natural centrepiece – shade-dappled and ready fo.....

A mid-century desert ranch in Indian Canyons, this villa is built around a 75-foot heated pool and art deco cabana – the kind of setup where days dissolve between the water and the mountain backdrop......

Out between the cacti and ethereal boulders of the desert landscape, this Joshua Tree home is all about spending time beneath that endless sky. A turquoise rectangle of swimming pool shimmers like a m.....

A neon-green front door, a garden filled with vibrant, hand-blown glass sculptures, and a graffiti art wall – this home certainly doesn’t fade into the background. If you’re a lover of the bold and th.....