Special Places · South Laguna, Laguna Beach
Sunset Over the Rooftop Deck
This one sits right on Coast Highway in South Laguna, close enough to the water that the ocean shows up in nearly every window. The whole remodel is organized around sunset — not just the rooftop deck, but every window and outdoor space, built to hold that last light as long as possible: a fire table, low sectional, and a glass rail with nothing between the cushions and the horizon. Inside, a spiral staircase connects an open kitchen and living space upstairs to a self-contained lower suite with its own entrance, giving the property real flexibility as either a full house or two separate living areas. White oak floors catch the late light like water, brass fixtures warm instead of gleam, and a patterned tile bath feels more like a quiet grotto than a bathroom — finishes chosen for how a room feels at golden hour, not just how it photographs.
Shot for Dave Csira, Laguna Beach Properties
