Pelican Hill

World-class golf and resort living on the coast

Pelican Hill

Newport Coast, Orange County, California

Price Range$3M–$20M+
Luxury LevelUltra Luxury
Ocean ViewsSweeping Pacific Ocean and golf course views from most homesites. The elevated positioning of Pelican Hill delivers panoramic coastal vistas that extend across the Pacific, with Catalina Island visible on clear days.
GatedYes — 24-hour guard-gated with resort-level security. The community's integration with the Pelican Hill Resort means residents benefit from both residential security and the resort's professional management infrastructure.

Pelican Hill is synonymous with resort-caliber luxury living in Newport Coast. Built around the celebrated Pelican Hill Golf Club — home to two Tom Fazio-designed courses and a Forbes Five-Star resort — this guard-gated community offers a lifestyle that blends residential privacy with the amenities of a world-class hotel. Homes range from elegant villas to expansive custom estates, all positioned to capture sweeping views of the Pacific and the golf course. The Pelican Hill address carries international recognition and consistently ranks among the most prestigious in Orange County.

Architecture & Home Types

Mediterranean and Italian Renaissance-inspired villas, custom estates, and luxury townhomes. Architecture throughout reflects the resort's signature Palladian aesthetic with terracotta roofs, arched loggias, and natural stone. Homes typically range from 3,500 to 12,000 square feet, with many featuring private pools, outdoor kitchens, and view terraces.

Lifestyle & Atmosphere

Resort living at its finest. Residents have access to Pelican Hill Golf Club's two championship courses, the Forbes Five-Star spa, multiple restaurants, and the resort pool complex. The community is minutes from Crystal Cove State Park beaches and PCH. The lifestyle here is defined by the seamless integration of residential privacy and hotel-quality amenities.

Ocean Views & Coastal Proximity

Sweeping Pacific Ocean and golf course views from most homesites. The elevated positioning of Pelican Hill delivers panoramic coastal vistas that extend across the Pacific, with Catalina Island visible on clear days.

Gated Community & Amenities

Yes — 24-hour guard-gated with resort-level security. The community's integration with the Pelican Hill Resort means residents benefit from both residential security and the resort's professional management infrastructure.

Golf, Hiking, Shopping & Dining

Pelican Hill Golf Club & Resort (on-site), Crystal Cove State Park (5 min), Crystal Cove Promenade (8 min), PCH dining and shopping, Newport Beach (10 min), Fashion Island (12 min), Laguna Beach (15 min).

Typical Buyer Profile

Avid golfers, resort lifestyle seekers, and buyers who want the prestige of a Forbes Five-Star address. Attracts both primary residents and those seeking a luxury second home in coastal Orange County. International buyers are drawn by the resort's global reputation.

What Makes It Unique

The only residential community in Orange County built around a Forbes Five-Star resort and two championship golf courses. The Pelican Hill address carries international recognition that few communities in Southern California can match. Pelican Hill real estate consistently outperforms the broader Newport Coast market in terms of value retention.

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