Cotton Point Estates
San Clemente, Orange County, California
Cotton Point Estates is one of the most exclusive and storied residential communities in all of California — a gated enclave of ultra-luxury oceanfront estates perched on the bluffs above Trestles, one of the world's most celebrated surf breaks. The community's approximately 100 homes occupy some of the most dramatic coastal real estate in the state, with unobstructed Pacific views, private beach access, and a level of seclusion that is virtually unmatched anywhere in Southern California. Cotton Point is where former President Richard Nixon's Western White House was located — a testament to the community's extraordinary privacy and prestige.
Custom ultra-luxury estates ranging from Spanish Colonial Revival to contemporary architectural masterpieces. Properties are large, private, and meticulously maintained. Many homes have been extensively renovated and expanded to contemporary luxury standards while preserving the community's architectural character.
Private, exclusive, and extraordinary. Cotton Point residents enjoy gated security, private beach access, and unobstructed ocean views from one of the most dramatic coastal positions in California. The community's small size and exclusive character create a genuine sense of privacy and community among residents.
Direct — private beach access to the bluffs above Trestles. Residents have access to one of the world's most famous surf breaks from their own community.
Private beach access (direct), world-class surfing at Trestles (adjacent), the San Clemente Beach Trail, and access to the broader coastal Orange County recreational amenity base.
San Clemente downtown and Del Mar Street dining (short drive), Dana Point Harbor (short drive), and easy access to the broader coastal Orange County amenity base.
Ultra-high-net-worth buyers seeking the ultimate in coastal privacy, exclusivity, and prestige. Often buyers who have searched the entire California coast and identified Cotton Point as the most private and prestigious oceanfront community available.
The most prestigious and private oceanfront community in Orange County. The combination of gated access, bluff-top ocean frontage above Trestles, and the community's extraordinary history makes Cotton Point Estates genuinely irreplaceable. There is no other community like it in Southern California.
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