2948 S Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,350 sq ft
- Built 1948
$6,800/month
Subdivision South Laguna Village
South Laguna sits on the south side of Laguna Beach along South Coast Highway, a hillside neighborhood above Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach, and West Street Beach near Aliso Beach Park.
The home
About 2948 S Coast Highway
Experience the quintessential Laguna Beach lifestyle from this beautifully appointed, fully furnished coastal penthouse, ideally situated above the William Merrill Fine Art Gallery. Just across the street from Victoria Beach, widely regarded as one of Laguna Beach's most beautiful and picturesque beaches, and less than a block from the renowned Montage Laguna Beach resort, this exceptional residence offers an extraordinary combination of location, coastal elegance, and convenience.
Occupying the top floor with its own private entrance, this approximately 1,350-square-foot residence features two bedrooms, both offering beautiful ocean views, and two three-quarter bathrooms. The inviting living area features a fireplace, while the well-appointed kitchen boasts upscale stainless steel appliances and everything needed for effortless everyday living. Tucked just off the garden, a cozy den with a television and a sleeper sofa offers flexible space for guests, movie nights, or a quiet retreat.
One of the property's most distinctive features is its private, beautifully landscaped backyard, surrounded by lush greenery and offering lovely ocean views. This enchanting outdoor sanctuary provides an idyllic setting for morning coffee, alfresco dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing amid refreshing ocean breezes. Professional landscape maintenance is included, allowing residents to enjoy the beautiful grounds without the responsibility of upkeep.
Offered fully furnished and thoughtfully equipped with dishes, cookware, bedding, towels, and everyday essentials, this turnkey residence makes settling into the Laguna Beach lifestyle effortless. Additional amenities include an in-residence washer and dryer, air conditioning, with particularly desirable coastal convenience and one assigned off-street parking space. Water, trash, and gas are included.
With the spectacular sands of Victoria Beach just across the street, the luxurious Montage Laguna Beach resort moments away, and Laguna Beach's celebrated art galleries and exceptional restaurants nearby, this penthouse offers a remarkable opportunity to experience Southern California coastal living at its finest.
A 12-month lease is preferred, with flexibility for other lease terms.
Property details for 2948 S Coast Highway
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home sits in the South Laguna Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,350 square feet of living space and is available for lease at $6,800 a month. The home was built in 1948. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-163-04. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, and single-story living. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $6,800 monthly
- Days On Site
- 2 Days
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,350 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- N/A
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1948
- MLS® Number
- OC26227647
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Mixed Use
- MLS Number
- OC26227647
- Year Built
- 1948
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,350
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,614
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.06
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 65616304
- On Market Date
- 2026-10-22
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Furnished, Open Floorplan, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Heating
- Fireplaces, See Remarks
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Gas, Primary Bedroom
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Furnished
- Furnished
- Accessibility
- None
- Rooms
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Den, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Garden
- Patio and Porch
- Stone
- Parking
- Assigned, Uncovered
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- South Laguna Village (SLV)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Smoke Detectors
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2948 S Coast Highway
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0419K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 9 of 13 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 8 of 13. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 13 of 13.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626324010, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
About South Laguna
South Laguna sits on the south side of Laguna Beach along South Coast Highway, a hillside neighborhood above Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach, and West Street Beach near Aliso Beach Park. Its streets hold 1930s and 1940s heritage cottages alongside contemporary homes, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Schools
Schools for 2948 S Coast Highway
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Location
Location
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Listed by Mike Conley of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Oct 22, 2026 at 6:18 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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