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Beach Road Custom Dana Point

Located directly along the Pacific Ocean in the Capistrano Beach area of Dana Point, Beach Road Custom is a distinctive beachfront residential neighborhood known for its private coastal setting, guard-gated entrance, and collection of individually designed oceanfront homes. The community stretches along Beach Road, a privately maintained coastal street situated between the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding Capistrano Beach neighborhood. Unlike hillside communities where ocean views are enjoyed from an elevated distance, homes along Beach Road occupy a beachfront setting with the sand directly beyond many of their outdoor living spaces. Properties feature a variety of architectural designs, including traditional Southern California beach cottages, renovated coastal residences, and expansive custom luxury homes. Depending on the property, homeowners may enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, passing sailboats, and the coastline extending toward Dana Point and San Clemente. Private patios, ocean-facing decks, expansive windows, and indoor-outdoor entertaining areas are characteristic features of many residences. The neighborhood's combination of waterfront property, private road access, and distinctive architectural character creates a residential experience unlike other communities within Capistrano Beach.

Beach Road Custom reflects several generations of coastal residential development, with original homes dating to the mid-20th century alongside substantially renovated and newly constructed custom residences. The neighborhood includes modest beachfront cottages as well as large multilevel homes featuring contemporary architecture and premium finishes. Individual properties vary considerably in lot dimensions, interior square footage, bedroom configurations, and available amenities. Some residences offer approximately 1,500 to 2,500 square feet of living space, while larger custom properties may exceed 5,000 square feet. Architectural details may include floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, custom kitchens, spacious primary suites, and oceanfront decks designed for outdoor dining and entertaining. Certain properties feature direct access from private outdoor spaces to the beach, while others incorporate elevated construction, specialized foundations, or additional protective improvements designed for their coastal environment. The neighborhood is accessed through a controlled entrance from Pacific Coast Highway and is associated with the Capistrano Bay Community Services District, which oversees certain community services and shared infrastructure. Nearby Capistrano Beach County Park, Doheny State Beach, and Dana Point Harbor provide additional opportunities for recreation, boating, waterfront dining, and enjoying the Southern California coastline. Beach Road also requires special consideration of its direct ocean exposure. Coastal flooding, beach erosion, and wave impacts have affected properties in the neighborhood, making current structural conditions, shoreline protection arrangements, and applicable coastal development requirements particularly important. With its remarkable oceanfront setting, architectural variety, and immediate connection to the Pacific Ocean, Beach Road Custom represents a distinctive segment of the Dana Point luxury real estate market.

HOMES FOR SALE IN BEACH ROAD CUSTOM DANA POINT

Beach Road Custom, Dana Point offers opportunities to explore oceanfront homes within a private coastal neighborhood directly bordering the Pacific Ocean. Real estate along Beach Road includes traditional beach cottages, remodeled waterfront residences, and expansive custom luxury properties featuring panoramic ocean views and outdoor entertaining spaces. Unlike planned communities with standardized floor plans and architectural guidelines, the homes within Beach Road Custom vary significantly in construction date, size, architectural style, lot dimensions, and interior improvements. Buyers may encounter smaller coastal houses with two or three bedrooms, spacious multilevel residences with additional living areas, and larger custom properties featuring five or more bedrooms. Many homes are designed around their connection to the ocean, incorporating expansive windows, sliding glass doors, generous decks, and outdoor living areas oriented toward the water. Additional features may include remodeled kitchens, premium appliances, fireplaces, spacious primary suites, attached garages, and private patios. Certain residences offer swimming pools, outdoor spas, or separate living areas, depending on their individual design and permitted configuration. The combination of dramatic ocean views and direct beachfront settings gives each property distinct characteristics that should be evaluated individually.

One of the most notable aspects of Beach Road Custom real estate is the opportunity to purchase a home along a privately accessed stretch of Southern California coastline. The community's beachfront location offers an experience that differs considerably from properties situated farther inland, with ocean views and immediate exposure to the surrounding coastal environment. Some residences retain traditional architectural features from their original construction, while others have undergone extensive renovations incorporating contemporary finishes, open living areas, and redesigned outdoor entertaining spaces. However, purchasing a beachfront home along Beach Road requires careful attention to considerations beyond the interior features of the residence. Prospective buyers should evaluate foundation conditions, coastal erosion exposure, drainage, past storm damage, shoreline protection improvements, insurance availability, and applicable Coastal Commission permitting requirements. Buyers should also review property boundaries, public access easements, community service assessments, and the maintenance responsibilities associated with the private road. Homes that have been used as vacation rentals require additional review of current city regulations and the permitting process, since short-term rental authorizations are not automatically transferable to a new owner. Recent coastal flooding and erosion events have affected portions of Beach Road, making current inspections and property-specific engineering evaluations particularly important before purchasing. With its diverse collection of custom homes, panoramic waterfront scenery, and private coastal setting, Beach Road Custom offers a distinctive real estate opportunity for buyers who understand the responsibilities associated with direct oceanfront ownership.

HOW TO BUY A HOME IN BEACH ROAD CUSTOM DANA POINT

If you are interested in buying real estate in Beach Road Custom Dana Point, we are here to help. Our team of experienced real estate agents can guide you through every step of the buying process, from finding the right property to submitting an offer and closing the deal.

To get started, simply browse our current listings of Beach Road Custom homes for sale below. If you see a property that interests you, click on the listing to view additional information, photos, property features, and other important details. From there, you can request more information or schedule a private showing. Because Beach Road Custom includes individually designed waterfront residences with varying architectural styles, lot sizes, and coastal characteristics, available inventory may change throughout the year. Buyers should carefully review each property's structural condition, waterfront exposure, construction history, available insurance, coastal permits, and applicable community obligations before purchasing. Our real estate team can help coordinate the property search and connect you with appropriate specialists for detailed inspections and due diligence. If you do not currently see the right property, contact us and we can help you monitor new Beach Road Custom listings as they become available.

35075 Beach, Dana Point
$4,499,000
OC26200092 MLS ⋅ Active Status
A rare opportunity to own oceanfront land in one of Southern California's most coveted private enclaves — the guard-gated Beach Road community of Dana Point. This exceptional 8,166 SF parcel includes architectural plans for a spectacular 4,800 SF modern residence, designed with a caisson foundation, a meaningful distinction for oceanfront construction. Having already received conditional Coastal Commission approval as well as City of Dana Point Planning Commission approval, the property is approximately three months away from final permits and shovel-ready construction. With up to 39 feet of ocean-side frontage and a home site elevated 24 feet above sea level, the design frames sweeping, unobstructed Pacific views from nearly every level, including over 466 square feet of ocean-view balconies spanning both floors of the residence. Rare for Beach Road, the property also offers parking for up to nine vehicles — four in the private lift carports, two in the driveway, and additional off-street parking along the railway side. A dramatic three-story atrium entry — soaring 29 feet beneath a rooftop skylight, with a grand chandelier — welcomes you from street level up through the main living floor. The open-concept main level features a spacious living and dining area, a chef's kitchen with a butler's kitchen, a glass-enclosed wine cellar, a private guest suite with walk-in closet, and a powder room. An elevator and a grand staircase from the entry foyer lead to the second floor, where the entire ocean-facing wing is devoted to a primary suite with dual walk-in closets, a fireplace, and an ensuite bath positioned to take in Pacific Ocean views from a soaking tub beside bi-fold glass doors. A gallery hallway connects to a secondary guest suite, a laundry room, and a great room, while three additional ensuite guest bedrooms complete the second floor — six bedrooms in total, each with its own private bath. The showstopper: a rooftop deck with a 24-foot lap pool and glass railing for uninterrupted ocean views, plus a fully solar-equipped design. This is a rare opportunity to skip years of design and entitlement work and build your dream home on one of the coast's most exclusive private streets.

35075 Beach, Dana Point
35725 Beach Road, Dana Point
$5,250,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ OC26150446 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Experience the ultimate in beachfront living on one of Dana Point's most coveted stretches of Beach Road. Completely rebuilt to the studs and finished in 2024, this extraordinary turnkey residence offers approximately 40 feet of prime ocean frontage with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and city lights. Remodeled with exceptional craftsmanship and designer finishes throughout, the home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-concept great room with walls of glass that frame breathtaking ocean views. A beautiful gas fireplace anchors the living area, while dramatic bi-fold glass doors fully retract, seamlessly opening to the expansive deck for an exceptional indoor-outdoor living experience. The chef's kitchen showcases premium Thermador appliances, custom quartz countertops, a waterfall-edge island, and a temperature-controlled, glass-enclosed 100-bottle wine refrigerator tucked beneath the staircase. The spacious oceanfront deck offers multiple seating areas, room for al fresco dining, and direct beach access, making the perfect setting to entertain. The property also includes six parking spaces, including a two-car attached garage. Just minutes from Dana Point Harbor, luxury resorts, fine dining, boutique shopping, and championship golf, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy a coastal lifestyle in a uniquely beautiful renovated beachfront home on iconic Beach Rd.

35725 Beach Road, Dana Point
35121 Beach Road, Dana Point
$9,250,000
5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ NP26147619 MLS ⋅ Active Status
One of the largest homesites on Beach Road sits directly on the sand, behind a guard-gated entrance, with no road or boardwalk between the house and the water, providing unparalleled privacy in a beachfront home. Walls of glass and soaring ceilings frame a continuous 180-degree sweep of coastline, from the Dana Point headland past Catalina Island to the San Clemente Pier. Built on caissons, the entry opens beneath a floating staircase, setting the scale for the nearly 5,300 square feet that follow: five bedrooms, five full and two half bathrooms, open-plan living rooms, en-suite baths throughout, and oversized walk-in closets. The kitchen is built for real use, with a true commercial range, griddle and grill, two dishwashers, complete with ocean views. The primary suite pairs a steam room and sauna with a large jacuzzi tub. An oversized laundry room runs two sets of washers and dryers. Outside, the beachfront spa and wide private patio sit right above the sand, with lawn and mature palms buffering the deck from the beach itself. The 7,560 square foot lot, one of the largest on the street, gives this house room that most beachfront properties simply don't have. This home has it all: direct beach frontage, an oversized lot, ample parking, a private, patrolled road, and a hidden stretch of beach where privacy abounds.

35121 Beach Road, Dana Point
35091 Beach Road, Dana Point
$4,850,000
LG26100734 MLS ⋅ Active Status
NEW LISTING AND SELLER MOTIVATED! Panoramic Ocean Views from this updated OCEANFRONT Duplex with a heated Pool and direct beach access to the sand on 24-hour Guard-Gated Beach Road. Situated on one of the larger lots in this exclusive community with over 8,276 sq.ft. Completely Remodeled 6 bedroom Pool home features high-end finishes, is fully furnished, and accommodates 13 guests comfortably (Upper 3 Bdrm + 2 Bath with Ocean View Deck rents for $20k/mo ($5,000-5,500 weekly with current short-term permit) and the Lower 3 Bdrm + 3 Baths with a Pool at rents for $11-15k/mo - making this 6 Bdrm + 5 Bath Beach a property that can be rented together or separately, generating up to $35,000+/mo. The nicely equipped and updated kitchens both have casual bar seating and are open to great room/living spaces with ample entertaining areas and sweeping ocean views. All six bedrooms are beautifully furnished, and baths all include a walk-in shower or tub/shower combination; there is convenient inside laundry for each unit. Enjoy a morning or evening walk along the sand, or step out to your private, Heated Pool with an Oceanfront Cabana. Hallmarks of the Beach Road community in Capistrano Beach include beachfront living and 24-hour gated entry with an attendant. Within a short bike ride are Dana Point Harbor and Lantern District shops and restaurants - currently undergoing a total revitalization - or venture just north of Dana Point to neighboring Laguna Beach with its world-renowned festivals, art galleries, shops, and restaurants! Property features direct beach access down private stairs. The expansive lot and multi-family zoning provide for a two-family compound investment, live in one and rent the other, or rent both units for lucrative passive investment opportunities!

35091 Beach Road, Dana Point
35091 Beach Road, Dana Point
$4,850,000
6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ LG26100690 MLS ⋅ Active Status
NEW IMPROVED PRICE AND SELLER MOTIVATED! Panoramic Ocean Views from this updated OCEANFRONT property with heated Pool and direct beach access to the sand on 24-hour, Guard-Gated Beach Road. Situated on one of the larger lots in this exclusive community with over 8,276 sq.ft. Completely Remodeled 6 bedroom Pool home (currently configured as a duplex) features high-end finishes, is fully furnished, and accommodates 13 guests comfortably (Upper 3 Bdrm + 2 Bath with Ocean View Deck rents for $20k/mo ($5,000-5,500 weekly with the active short-term rental (STR) permit, which new owner may apply to continue use as a STR investment property (subject to city approval)) and the Lower 3 Bdrm + 3 Baths with a Pool at rents for $12-15k/mo - making this 6 Bdrm + 5 Bath Beach a property that can be rented together or separately for up to $35,000/mo. The nicely equipped kitchens both have casual bar seating and are open to great room/living spaces with ample entertaining areas and sweeping ocean views. All six bedrooms are beautifully furnished, and baths all include a walk-in shower or tub/shower combination; there is convenient inside laundry for each unit. Enjoy a morning or evening walk along the sand, or step out to your private, Heated Pool with an Oceanfront Cabana. Hallmarks of the Beach Road community in Capistrano Beach include beach-front living and 24-hour gated entry with an attendant. Within a short bike ride to Dana Point Harbor and Lantern District shops and restaurants - currently undergoing a total revitalization - or venture just north of Dana Point to iconic Laguna Beach with its world-renowned festivals, art galleries, shops, and restaurants! The Property features direct beach access down private stairs. The expansive lot and multi-family zoning provide for a two-family compound investment, live in one and rent the other, or rent both units for lucrative passive investment opportunities! Tenant can vacate with a 60-day notice if buyer wishes to occupy property.

35091 Beach Road, Dana Point
35087 Beach Road, Dana Point
$4,995,000
6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ NP26068473 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Rare oceanfront home with private beach access in the guard gated community of Beach Road in Dana Point. Panoramic ocean views from this 2,354 sq.ft. 6 bed, 4 bath home on one of the larger lots (7,841 sq.ft.) in the Beach Rd. community. Property has 39' of beachfront and over 200' of depth. Home is split into two private entrance units consisting of a 4 bed 2 bath lower with kitchen, laundry, living and bedrooms and an upper 2 bed 2 bath unit with patio that provides never-ending white water views, private kitchen, laundry, living and bedrooms. In 2007 the owners took this home down to the studs and starting over from the copper plumbing all the way to a new roof and everything in between. Just down the beach from Dana Point Harbor which is going through a grand revitalization project. Panoramic ocean views, currently holds short-term rental permits from the City of Dana Point. Live in one unit and rent the other or continue to enjoy the great rental income this property generates. Great redevelopment potential.

35087 Beach Road, Dana Point
35087 Beach Road, Dana Point
$4,995,000
NP26068478 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Rare oceanfront property with direct beach access in the guard gated community of Beach Road in Dana Point. 6 bed 4 bath 2,354 square foot two units consisting of a 4 bed 2 bath and 2 bed, 2 bath home on one of the larger lots on the road of 7,841 sq.ft. with 39' of beachfront and over 200' of depth. In 2007 the owners took this home down to the studs and starting over from the copper plumbing all the way to a new roof and everything in between. Just down the beach from Dana Point Harbor which is going through a grand revitalization project. Panoramic ocean views, great rental history, currently holds short-term rental permits from the City of Dana Point.

35087 Beach Road, Dana Point
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