Pelican Point

Oceanfront living on a private coastal promontory

Pelican Point

Newport Coast, Orange County, California

Price Range$6M–$35M+
Luxury LevelUltra Luxury
Ocean ViewsDirect oceanfront and panoramic Pacific views — among the best in Newport Coast. The promontory positioning delivers views in multiple directions, including north toward Newport Beach and south toward Laguna Beach and Dana Point.
GatedYes — 24-hour guard-gated with the level of security appropriate for one of Newport Coast's most exclusive communities. The limited number of homes and private road system ensure complete privacy for residents.

Pelican Point is one of the most dramatically positioned communities in Newport Coast — a guard-gated enclave of custom estates situated on a coastal promontory with direct ocean frontage and sweeping views in multiple directions. With only a limited number of homesites, Pelican Point offers a level of exclusivity that few communities in Southern California can match. The community's private beach access and oceanfront positioning make it one of the most sought-after addresses on the Orange County coast.

Architecture & Home Types

Custom luxury estates, many with direct ocean frontage or unobstructed ocean views. Architecture ranges from Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial to contemporary. Homes typically feature expansive outdoor living spaces, infinity pools, and terraces designed to maximize the coastal setting. Many properties have been extensively rebuilt to reflect current luxury standards.

Lifestyle & Atmosphere

Intimate and exceptionally private. Private beach access, coastal trail connections, and panoramic Pacific views define daily life at Pelican Point. The small number of homes ensures a quiet, exclusive atmosphere unlike larger Newport Coast communities. Residents enjoy direct access to the coast without the crowds of public beach communities.

Ocean Views & Coastal Proximity

Direct oceanfront and panoramic Pacific views — among the best in Newport Coast. The promontory positioning delivers views in multiple directions, including north toward Newport Beach and south toward Laguna Beach and Dana Point.

Gated Community & Amenities

Yes — 24-hour guard-gated with the level of security appropriate for one of Newport Coast's most exclusive communities. The limited number of homes and private road system ensure complete privacy for residents.

Golf, Hiking, Shopping & Dining

Crystal Cove State Park (5 min), Pelican Hill Golf Club (8 min), PCH dining and shopping, Laguna Beach (10 min), Newport Beach (15 min), Fashion Island (15 min).

Typical Buyer Profile

Buyers seeking direct ocean access and the prestige of a true oceanfront address in a small, private community. Often buyers who have already owned in Newport Beach or Laguna Beach and are seeking the ultimate coastal estate. International buyers are drawn by the rarity of direct oceanfront positioning in a guard-gated setting.

What Makes It Unique

One of the few communities in Newport Coast with direct ocean frontage. The promontory positioning delivers views in multiple directions — a rarity even within Newport Coast's already exceptional view corridor. Pelican Point homes for sale represent some of the most coveted oceanfront real estate in all of Orange County.

Newport Coast coastal community aerial view
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