The Terraces

Private terraced living with a coastal outlook

The Terraces

Corona del Mar, Orange County, California

Price Range$2M–$7M+
Luxury LevelVery High
Ocean ViewsSelect homes enjoy elevated outlooks toward the harbor, coastline, or ocean, while others emphasize the landscaped, terraced setting.
GatedYes — The Terraces is gated, offering controlled access and a more private residential atmosphere.
WaterfrontNo — The Terraces is an elevated inland community without direct waterfront frontage.
WalkabilityModerate — the community is enjoyable for internal walks, but its hillside location means most shopping, dining, and beach destinations are more convenient by car.

The Terraces is a gated Corona del Mar community set across a gently terraced hillside, offering a calm, managed environment with a sense of elevation and order. Its residential streets, shared amenities, and layered landscape make it especially appealing to buyers who value ease alongside a coastal address. Many homes enjoy open outlooks and the benefit of an established community setting. The location keeps beaches, Village life, and Newport’s larger amenity base comfortably within reach.

Architecture & Home Types

Residences are typically refined attached or detached homes designed for low-maintenance coastal living, with updates ranging from classic to contemporary. Terraces, balconies, and patios extend interiors outdoors, and select homes take advantage of the hillside orientation for views and light.

Lifestyle & Atmosphere

The community supports an effortless routine, with a pool and tennis amenities providing a ready-made recreational layer to daily life. Its gated setting suits owners who want a relaxed home base, whether used full time or as a lock-and-leave retreat.

Ocean Views & Coastal Access

Select homes enjoy elevated outlooks toward the harbor, coastline, or ocean, while others emphasize the landscaped, terraced setting.

Gated & Security

Yes — The Terraces is gated, offering controlled access and a more private residential atmosphere.

Walkability & Nearby

Moderate — the community is enjoyable for internal walks, but its hillside location means most shopping, dining, and beach destinations are more convenient by car.

Typical Buyer Profile

Buyers commonly include downsizers, professionals, and second-home owners who want a high-quality Corona del Mar address with community amenities and manageable upkeep. They value privacy and convenience without the obligations of a large estate property.

What Makes It Unique

The Terraces blends the reassurance of a gated community with the visual interest of a hillside setting. Its amenity-rich, low-maintenance character gives it a distinct place within Corona del Mar’s broader luxury market.

Corona del Mar coastal community aerial view
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