Perched on La Jolla’s coveted coastline, The Sand Castle represents one of California’s most exceptional waterfront offerings, featuring one of fewer than a handful of privately owned beaches in the state.
Listed by Compass – La Jolla, the 12,981-square-foot compound delivers unobstructed Pacific views across three exposures while maintaining complete privacy behind multi-story hedges.
Riviera Classicism, Reinterpreted for the Pacific
The estate’s design philosophy draws directly from the grand Mediterranean villas that define Côte d’Azur living. Interior design icon Timothy Corrigan orchestrated the property’s transformation, implementing a sophisticated tone-on-tone palette that frames rather than competes with the westward ocean panorama.
Corrigan’s approach centered on bespoke commissioned work rather than conventional luxury finishes. The oval dining room alone required six months of execution, combining solid gold leaf application with a 19th-century chandelier.
Hand-laid New Ravenna mosaics appear throughout both residences, while the main bar features walnut construction with onyx marble detailing modeled after legendary yacht interiors.
An Unrepeatable Asset: One of California’s Few Private Beaches
California’s coastal access regulations make privately held beaches virtually unattainable, placing The Sand Castle’s shoreline among the rarest residential assets in the state.
The beach itself is surfaced with sand sourced to match the specifications of Augusta National Golf Club, creating a visually distinct and elevated buffer between the estate and La Jolla Shores below. A former boat launch has been reimagined as the Boat Bar, complete with a hydraulic-lift service window.
Spanning 35,750 square feet, the grounds are designed for seamless outdoor living across multiple zones. The saltwater pool, finished with custom Thassos glass mosaic tiles in the tradition of Mediterranean resorts, is flanked by two full-service cabanas, each with private bath facilities.
The 9,565-square-foot main residence includes seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms arranged across multiple levels linked by an elevator.
A separate 3,416-square-foot guesthouse operates as a fully independent dwelling, offering three-bedroom suites and a gourmet kitchen that opens to outdoor cooking facilities.
Where Urban Access Meets Coastal Exclusivity
La Jolla’s position 20 minutes from downtown San Diego creates unusual access to both urban infrastructure and protected coastal geography.
The address places approximately 0.4 miles from La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, 1.9 miles from UC San Diego, and 13 miles from San Diego International Airport. With average annual temperatures hovering around 21°C (70°F), the region’s microclimate makes indoor-outdoor living not just possible, but practical year-round.
The Sand Castle captures a singular moment in California’s ultra-luxury market where irreplicable assets, enduring design, and climate-resilient living converge.
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