Laguna Beach, CA 92651 157 159 EMERALD BAY
$34,500,000



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Presented By: Harold Noriega with Compass; 949-400-9905
Home Details
**Legacy by the Sea: A Rare Two-Residence Compound in Emerald Bay**A truly extraordinary opportunity within the prestigious guard-gated community of Emerald Bay in Laguna Beach. Situated on the highly coveted ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway, this exceptional legacy compound encompasses two separate residences on two legal parcels, creating one of the most unique offerings ever available within this world-renowned coastal enclave. Together, 157 and 159 Emerald Bay offer approximately 8,856 square feet of living space on a combined 15,706 square feet of grounds, thoughtfully designed for multi-generational living, grand-scale entertaining, and effortless coastal luxury. Sweeping ocean views, expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces, and an unmatched collection of amenities define this one-of-a-kind estate in absolute pristine condition. The main residence features elegant formal and casual living spaces, a chef's kitchen, elevator access, theater and bonus rooms, fitness area, conditioned wine room, extensive storage, and a five-car garage. The secondary residence offers contemporary coastal design, a dramatic great room with disappearing walls of glass, designer kitchen, private office, guest suite, a custom bunk room plus a two-car garage.
Resort-inspired grounds include a saltwater pool and spa, infrared sauna, outdoor shower, two outdoor fireplaces plus a seated fire pit, outdoor television, expansive lawn, built-in barbecue, and multiple dining, lounging and entertaining areas.
Residents enjoy Emerald Bay's private beach, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball, swim center, parks, and 24-hour guard-gated and patrolled security. Rarely does a property of this scale, flexibility, and pedigree become available. An unparalleled opportunity to own one of Emerald Bay's most extraordinary family compounds.
Presented By: Harold Noriega with Compass; 949-400-9905
Interior Features for 157 159 EMERALD BAY
Bedrooms
Main Level Bedrooms6
Total Bedrooms8
Bathrooms
Half Baths4
Main Level Bathrooms7
Total Baths10
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourcePlans
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Common WallsNoCommonWalls
Fireplace FeaturesDiningRoom, Gas, GuestAccommodations, LivingRoom, PrimaryBedroom, Outside
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringStone, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBeamedCeilings, WetBar, BreakfastBar, BuiltInFeatures, CrownMolding, CofferedCeilings, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, Elevator, HighCeilings, LivingRoomDeckAttached, OpenFloorplan, Pantry, StoneCounters, RecessedLighting, Storage, SmartHome, WiredForData, Bar, WiredForSound, EntranceFoyer, InstantHotWater
Laundry FeaturesInside, LaundryRoom
Total Stories3
Window FeaturesCustomCoverings, Screens, Skylights
Other Rooms
Entry Level1
General for 157 159 EMERALD BAY
AccessibilityAccessibleElevatorInstalled
Additional Parcels Description053-040-41
Additional Parcels Y/NYes
AppliancesSixBurnerStove, BuiltInRange, Barbecue, ConvectionOven, DoubleOven, ExhaustFan, Freezer, Disposal, HighEfficiencyWaterHeater, HotWaterCirculator, IceMaker, Refrigerator, RangeHood, SolarHotWater, SelfCleaningOven, TanklessWaterHeater, VentedExhaustFan, WaterToRefrigerator, WaterPurifier, Dryer, Washer
Architectural StyleCraftsman, Custom
Assoc Fee Paid PerAnnually
Association AmenitiesControlledAccess, SportCourt, FirePit, MeetingRoom, PicnicArea, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, PetRestrictions, Guard, SpaHotTub, Security, TennisCourts
Association NameEmerald Bay Community Association
Attached Garage Yes
CityLaguna Beach
Community FeaturesCurbs, Hiking, StreetLights, WaterSports
Construction MaterialsFlagstone, LapSiding, Stone, Stucco
CoolingCentralAir
CountyOrange
DirectionsPacific Coast Highway to the Emerald Bay main guard gate. Directions will be provided at the gate.
DisclosuresCovenantsRestrictionsDisclosure, HoaDisclosure
ElectricVolts220InGarage, PhotovoltaicsSellerOwned
Elementary SchoolEl Morro
Entry Location1
ExclusionsAll personal proprty.
Full Baths6
Garage Spaces7
Garage Y/NYes
HOAYes
HOA Fee$10000
HeatingCentral, ForcedAir
High SchoolLaguna Beach
High School DistrictLaguna Beach Unified
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
LevelsThreeOrMore
Listing TermsCash, CashToNewLoan
Living Area8856
Living Area UnitsSquareFeet
Lot Size Square Feet15706
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS AreaNL - North Laguna
Middle/Junior High SchoolThurston
New ConstructionNo
Number Of Units Total2
Occupancy TypeOwner
Open Parking Spaces3
Other StructuresSecondGarage, GuestHouseDetached, GuestHouse, SaunaPrivate, Storage
Patio/Porch FeaturesDeck, Stone
Pool FeaturesGunite, Heated, InGround, PoolCover, Private, SaltWater, Association
PostalCityLAGUNA BEACH
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property ConditionTurnkey
Property Sub Type AdditionalSingleFamilyResidence
Property SubtypeSingleFamilyResidence
Property TypeResidential
RoofFireProof
Security FeaturesPrewired, SecuritySystem, ClosedCircuitCameras, CarbonMonoxideDetectors, FireDetectionSystem, FireSprinklerSystem, GatedWithGuard, TwentyFourHourSecurity, SmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Spa FeaturesGunite, Heated, InGround, Private
Special Listing ConditionsStandard
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Structure TypeHouse
Subdivision NameEmerald Bay (EB)
Tax Lot31
UtilitiesUndergroundUtilities
ViewBay, CityLights, Coastline, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Waterfront FeaturesBeachAccess, OceanSideOfHighway
Year Built1998
Year Built SourceOther
Exterior for 157 159 EMERALD BAY
Exterior AmenitiesBarbecue, RainGutters, FirePit
FencingBlock, StuccoWall
InclusionsWashers, dryers, A/V and televisions.
Lot FeaturesBackYard, DripIrrigationBubblers, SprinklersInRear, SprinklersInFront, Lawn, Landscaped, SprinklersTimer, SprinklerSystem, StreetLevel, Yard
Lot Size Acres0.3606
Lot Size Area15706
Lot Size SourcePlans
Parking FeaturesDirectAccess, DoorSingle, Underground, ElectricVehicleChargingStations, Garage, OffStreet, Oversized, PermitRequired, Private, Storage
Private PoolYes
Road Frontage TypePrivateRoad
Road Surface TypePaved
SpaYes
Total Parking10
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
Laguna Beach High School
Josh Russell
Realtor®
Price
$34,500,000
MLS#LG26086482
List Date
04/21/2026
Property Type
Single Family
Phone
415.602.7481

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