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Ocean Vista is a coastal enclave in Laguna Beach
Situated between two luxury resorts in South Laguna, Ocean Vista is a primarily residential neighborhood that offers both apartment-style and single-family housing options. The community’s hilly landscape offers views of the Pacific Ocean and a little bit of distance from busy beaches and the downtown Laguna Beach area, also known as the Village. The Montage and Ranch resorts border either side of the neighborhood and have upscale dining options and recreational amenities open to anyone. “At the Ranch, you’ve got a nine-hole golf course, a spa and a fantastic restaurant called Harvest,” says Jill Lockhart, a longtime Laguna Beach resident and Realtor with Livel Real Estate. “The Ranch resort has been here since the 70s – it was originally called Ben Brown’s before it was bought and reinvented by a local entrepreneur.” Ocean Vista also encompasses a shopping center with several restaurants and is within walking distance for most residents.
Mix of single-family homes, townhouses and condo units
Ocean Vista has a mix of single-family properties, townhouses and condominiums that line the neighborhood’s low-traffic cul-de-sacs and residential streets. Although homes here vary significantly in architectural style, neighborhood lots share landscapes of lush greenery and coastal foliage that give the area a more remote, idyllic atmosphere. Mediterranean and contemporary Craftsman-style single-family homes showcase eclectic designs and typically range from $2.5 million to $5 million. Townhouses and condo units in midcentury apartment buildings cost between approximately $1 million and $3 million. One pocket of homes in Ocean Vista – known as Aliso Circle – offers residents a unique amenity: “Aliso Circle has the only bridge in Laguna Beach; it’s a private access footbridge that crosses Coast Highway and connects the community to the beach,” Lockhart says. “The homes in Aliso Circle are typically older, smaller cottages, but they still start around $3 million.”
Zoning for the highly rated Laguna Beach School District
Ocean Vista is zoned for the Laguna Beach Unified School District, which receives an A-plus Niche rating. “Laguna Beach has a very small school district with only four schools in total,” Lockhart says. “You’ve got one high school, one middle school and two elementary schools.” Kindergarten through fifth-grade students can attend El Morro Elementary, an A-plus-rated school. Thurston Middle receives an A rating, and Laguna Beach High School is rated A-plus. Local organizations and Parent-Teacher Associations are very involved in supporting district schools: “We have an organization called SchoolPower, a non-profit where members of the community have raised hundreds of thousands of endowment dollars that go towards the schools,” Lockhart says. “I like to say that our public schools are funded as if they’re private schools.” Early education options in Ocean Vista include the South Laguna Beach Preschool campus, a branch of the county-wide Anneliese Schools system.
From Treasure Island Beach to resort-style golf courses
Located at the bottom of the hill below Ocean Vista’s residential area, Lang Park is a landscaped outdoor recreation space with playground facilities and athletic courts for basketball and tennis. Across the street from Lang Park is the Montage Resort and adjacent Treasure Island Beach area: “There’s a public parking lot at the Montage that people can park in so they can then walk to the beaches without having to cross traffic on Coast Highway,” Lockhart says. At the bottom of a paved pedestrian path scaling a rocky bluff, Treasure Island is a broad, sandy beach maintained between the resort and the City of Laguna Beach. Popular activities at this crescent-shaped beach include swimming, snorkeling and picnicking while watching the sunset. Golf enthusiasts living in Ocean Vista are in luck – the nearby Ranch resort is home to Laguna Beach’s only golfing venue, a luxury 9-hole course that ventures through the picturesque Aliso Canyon.
Aliso Creek Plaza shopping center across from the Montage
Ocean Vista encompasses a strip mall directly opposite the Montage Resort across Coast Highway. Although its official name is Aliso Creek Plaza, Lockhart says that most people call it “the shopping center across from the Montage.” In this plaza, residents can find a CVS, several restaurants and miscellaneous businesses ranging from salons to animal clinics to dry cleaners. La Sirena is a family-owned Mexican eatery and local favorite committed to sustainability and cooking with organic food. Other dining options in the plaza include Rapport Coffee Roasters café and Starfish Laguna Beach, an Asian fusion bistro that serves plated meals in a modern, dimly-lit interior. Locals can also head across the street to the Montage and enjoy a drink from the bar at one of the resort’s lounge areas. Downtown Laguna Beach is less than 3 miles north of the neighborhood and is the city’s major hotspot for retail and restaurants.
Coast Highway is the town’s easy-to-access arterial road
Coast Highway is a major Laguna Beach thoroughfare that borders Ocean Vista and separates the neighborhood from the oceanfront and Montage Resort. Nearly all of the highway’s intersections have pedestrian crossings to help facilitate a walkable community. In addition to the paved driveway space featured on most properties, car-owning residents also have access to ample street parking. The Orange County bus and free Laguna Beach Trolley service both make stops in the neighborhood and can connect riders to the downtown area.
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Parks in this Area
Lang Park
Basketball
Tennis
Pickleball
Transit
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
28 min drive
Bus
Coast HWY & Montage Resort Dr
Bus
Coast-Montage Resort
Bus
Coast HWY & Wesley Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ocean Vista
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ocean Vista, Laguna Beach sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Ocean Vista, Laguna Beach over the last 12 months is $1,582,375, down 26% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean, the mountains, and Aliso Beach! The sunsets are incredible! And it's an easy walk via a private path to the beach, the Montage and the Ranch at Laguna Beach! This is a rarely available special corner unit with views from every room that feels like living a dream vacation every day. The main deck overlooking the ocean is massive, has two outdoor table
STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS! Relax while you watch shimmering blue water views, boats, dolphins, and whales while enjoying the white water crashing on the rocks on the beaches below. This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a perfectly appointed and remodeled 3 BR/2 BA beach condo that is within walking distance to the Montage Resort & Spa, Treasure Island Park & Beach, plus Aliso Creek Shopping Center with
Nestled across from the Montage Resort, this serene home is perched on the hillside above some of Laguna Beach's most stunning shorelines.This immaculate fully furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath with breathtaking, unobstructed ocean views was completely remodeled and upgraded featuring modern design with warm, wide-plank solid oak floors. The kitchen boasts white Caesarstone countertops, premium
Experience breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean, Catalina Island, and stunning sunsets from this exquisitely furnished coastal retreat. Nestled in the "Ocean View" custom neighborhood steps from renowned Montage Resort and "Treasure Island' beach, this meticulously updated Nantucket style home represents the perfect example of a luxurious beach-chic Southern California lifestyle. The home’s
Wake Up to the Sound of the Ocean and Endless Coastal Views! Single-level coastal living with stunning, unobstructed ocean views from the kitchen, dining, and living areas.Designed with an open layout and flooded with natural light.Enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine on the comfortable front porch, or retreat to the private back patio for a moment of quiet. Thoughtful updates
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Welcome to your new home located on a private cul-de-sac in South Laguna! Fabulous location overlooking Aliso Creek Beach. So many unique benefits to this home including private beach access, large front yard, 2 car garage plus two additional parking spaces. The private beach access over PCH is a rarity and huge benefit to this location and only just steps down to the beach. Recently
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
592
Median Age
58
Population under 18
14.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
37%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$160,897
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$173,689
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
65.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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