luxury contemporary houses for sale San Diego County, United States

Meticulously reimagined for contemporary living, this classic 1940's gem occupies a rare, exceptionally large parcel on one of Normal Heights' premier streets. Inside, a light-filled, open floor plan showcases flawless modern design. The home opens to a private sanctuary, complete with mature artisanal landscaping and a premium built-in barbecue area. Oversized single-car garage with two additional off-street parking spaces. Situated near the vibrant dining scene of Adams Avenue, 4668 E Mountain View Drive represents a rare blend of vintage charm and the ease of access to all!

Located within the exclusive gate-guarded equestrian community of Saratoga Estates, this fully renovated contemporary California ranch estate sits on approximately 3.81 acres and offers an exceptional blend of modern living and professional equestrian amenities. The home was taken down to the studs and thoughtfully remodeled approximately one year ago, featuring a bright open layout with 3 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, a flexible office/gym space, and an additional retreat room. The property also features a pool and spa, along with multiple outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and entertaining. A studio guest house provides ideal accommodations for guests, staff, or visiting trainers. Designed for the serious equestrian, the property offers 12 stalls across two barns, including a 10-stall main barn with automatic waterers, stall mattress systems, and a wash rack with hot and cold water. Training facilities include a full-size laser-leveled dressage court with premier footing, a 4-horse Eurociser, 40' round pen, and five gated sand paddocks and one large grass paddock for organized turnout. The grounds also feature multiple outdoor entertaining and relaxation areas, thoughtfully positioned to capture sweeping views of the surrounding rolling hills while overlooking the estate’s equestrian amenities—creating the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy sunset views over the arena and paddocks. With a dedicated well for horses and irrigation, city water for the residence, and direct access to the community trail system, this property offers a rare opportunity for luxury equestrian living in one of the area’s premier gated horse communities.

Rarely do views, architecture, flat land & privacy come together at this level. 2402 Alto Cerro is a front-row seat to San Diego’s coastline. Set on an elevated, flat 10,000 sqft lot, the property captures the “Holy Trinity” of views—the Pacific Ocean, Mission Bay & Mexico. This exceptional combination of sweeping vistas & a tranquil outdoor oasis sets this residence apart. Originally designed by renowned Mid-Century Modern architect William Krisel, the home has been thoughtfully updated & meticulously reimagined over the last three years, with all work renovations completed & permits finalized in August 2026. Spanning approx. 3,613 sqft on a single level, the residence enjoys unobstructed coastal panoramas from nearly every major living space. Walls of glass fill the interiors with natural light & open to inviting outdoor areas designed for year-round living. The outlook evolves from sunrise & sparkling daytime water to city lights after dark. Lush tropical landscaping surrounds the ocean-view pool & spa, while the level grounds provide generous space for dining, entertaining & relaxing. Inside, iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture is complemented by sophisticated contemporary finishes, creating an atmosphere that feels both timeless & current. Privately positioned at the quiet end of a double-loop street that functions much like a cul-de-sac, the home feels peaceful & secluded, yet remains minutes from Pacific Beach, La Jolla, beaches, dining & coastal recreation. Appraised at over $4M, 2402 Alto Cerro is arguably one of San Diego’s most extraordinary view properties. This is coastal San Diego living at its most distinctive.

NOT JUST ANOTHER REMODEL. A STATEMENT. UNLIKE ANY OTHER HOME IN WINDEMERE. Prepare to be captivated. This extraordinary modern ocean and mountain view residence has been painstakingly transformed from top to bottom, with exceptional craftsmanship, uncompromising materials, and meticulous attention to every detail. A dramatic open-concept floor plan unfolds toward breathtaking views, while expansive walls of glass and disappearing bi-fold doors seamlessly connect the sophisticated interiors to spectacular outdoor living. The Architectural Magazine-worthy kitchen is a true showpiece, blending sculptural design, exceptional materials, refined finishes, and effortless functionality. Spa-inspired bathrooms create luxurious private retreats, while every room reflects an extraordinary level of design and craftsmanship. Automotive enthusiasts, take note. The exceptional garage features a car lift, transforming it into a private automotive showroom and enthusiast's dream. Outside, beautifully designed spaces create a resort-like setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying spectacular ocean views. Beyond the residence, Windemere offers an unparalleled guard-gated lifestyle with a resort-style pool, tennis courts, spa, and beautifully manicured grounds. This is not simply a remodeled home. It is a complete design experience—where architecture meets artistry, the ocean becomes part of the interior, and everyday living feels like a five-star retreat. Welcome to a new standard of modern luxury in Windemere.

Completely reimagined contemporary elevated home with a focus on capturing its extraordinary ocean views, this exceptional single-level residence offers a rare blend of contemporary design, privacy, and effortless coastal living. Expansive vistas stretch across the Pacific Ocean to Mission Bay to Downtown creating a spectacular backdrop both day and night. Thoughtfully designed around an open-concept floor plan, the home features two primary suites, two en-suite guest bedrooms and sophisticated living spaces that seamlessly connect to the outdoors. The chef's kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the home, appointed with a full suite of Sub Zero and Wolf appliances along with 146 bottle wine fridge. Exceptional craftsmanship is evident throughout, highlighted by wide-plank white oak flooring, custom cabinetry, designer lighting, curated natural stone and plaster finishes. Set on a rare, predominantly flat lot on a quiet side street, the grounds have been thoughtfully designed to create a private resort-like retreat. Multiple outdoor living spaces include a private grassy backyard, mature landscaping, a 85 foot wide deck and an outdoor kitchen-offering the ideal setting for both large-scale entertaining and everyday enjoyment. A truly rare opportunity to acquire a meticulously renovated coastal residence that combines panoramic ocean views, refined finishes, exceptional privacy, and seamless indoor-outdoor living in one of the La Jolla's most coveted locations.

Rare. Refined. Reimagined. *** INCREDIBLE *** Ocean views on the Market !! Significantly updated with over $850,000 in designer improvements, Residence 15E is one of the most compelling luxury offerings on the Southern California coastline. This exceptional corner residence captures breathtaking southwesterly views of the Pacific Ocean, Children's Pool, and the dramatic La Jolla coastline from every room. Enjoy endless blue water vistas, sparkling city lights, and spectacular sunsets that transform the sky each evening. Thoughtfully reimagined with timeless elegance and contemporary coastal sophistication, the residence features walls of glass that frame the extraordinary views, expansive living and dining spaces, a statement fireplace, bespoke finishes, and a chef's kitchen appointed with premium appliances and custom cabinetry. The ocean view primary suite offers a serene retreat with dual custom closets and a spa inspired bath. A generous secondary bedroom and separate study provide flexibility for guests, family, or today's work from home lifestyle. Residents of the iconic 939 Coast enjoy world class amenities including 24 hour concierge, valet parking, guest suites, library, entertainment lounge, and secure luxury living in one of La Jolla's most coveted oceanfront addresses. Residence 15E offers a rare opportunity to experience extraordinary coastal living with front row views of the Pacific and the very best of La Jolla.

Completely reimagined contemporary elevated home with a focus on capturing its extraordinary city, bay, Coronado Bridge, and ocean views, this exceptional single-level residence offers a rare blend of contemporary design, privacy, and effortless elevated coastal living. Expansive vistas stretch across the Pacific Ocean to Mission Bay to Downtown creating a spectacular backdrop both day and night. Thoughtfully designed around an open-concept floor plan, the home features two primary suites, two en-suite guest bedrooms and sophisticated living spaces that seamlessly connect to the lush outdoors garden. The chef's kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the home, appointed with a full suite of Sub Zero and Wolf appliances along with 146 bottle wine fridge. Exceptional craftsmanship is evident throughout, highlighted by wide-plank white oak flooring, custom cabinetry, designer lighting, curated natural stone and fine plaster finishes. Set on a rare, predominantly flat lot on a quiet side street, the grounds have been thoughtfully designed to create a private resort-like retreat. Multiple outdoor living spaces include a private grassy backyard, mature landscaping, a 85 foot wide deck and an outdoor kitchen-offering the ideal setting for both large-scale entertaining and everyday enjoyment. A truly rare opportunity to acquire a meticulously renovated coastal residence that combines panoramic ocean views, refined finishes, exceptional privacy, and seamless indoor-outdoor living in one of the La Jolla's most coveted locations.

A striking ground-up new construction, this soft contemporary residence blends refined design with exceptional craftsmanship on an expansive 27,442-square-foot lot, tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac. The home captures big, open views and seamless indoor-outdoor living. At the heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen outfitted with a full suite of Thermador appliances, including oven, refrigerator, wine wall, dishwasher, and microwave. High-end finishes are showcased throughout, from real walnut interior doors to premium Fleetwood windows and sliding doors that flood the interiors with natural light and frame the surrounding views. Designed for comfort and efficiency, the residence features four separate HVAC zones. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with a resort-style pool, professionally landscaped grounds, and expansive grass areas ideal for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment. A rare opportunity to own a brand-new, meticulously crafted contemporary home offering privacy, scale, and elevated finishes in a premier cul-de-sac setting.

The finest homes rarely reveal themselves all at once. Their brilliance unfolds room by room, detail by detail. Designed by acclaimed Safdie Rabines Architects, this boutique Palatine residence begins with exceptional architecture and then elevates the experience through thoughtful curation. The living spaces flow with remarkable ease, while privately separate bedroom suites create comfort for family, guests, or shared living. A gallery-inspired entry sets an artful tone, leading to a grandly scaled kitchen, inviting gathering spaces, and a west-facing sunset terrace shared by the living room and primary suite. Refined, memorable, and wonderfully livable in one of Bankers Hill's most walkable locations. What makes this residence truly exceptional isn't a single dramatic feature but the thoughtful way every detail has been considered. Rather than redesigning an already outstanding home, the owner approached it with an artist's eye, carefully refining the living experience one decision at a time. The result is a residence that feels remarkably polished, wonderfully functional, and unlike anything else in its class. The floorplan is one of the home's greatest strengths. Beautifully proportioned living spaces unfold naturally from one to the next, creating an effortless flow that feels comfortable for everyday living and entertaining. Each bedroom enjoys its own luxurious en-suite bath, and the residence boasts a separate powder room and oversized laundry room. The gallery-inspired entry immediately establishes the home's contemporary character. Wide in scale and depth, it was intentionally enhanced to showcase artwork, creating an arrival that feels more like entering a private gallery than a private residence. The dining room features a custom mirrored art installation, designed specifically for the space, which was created into the wall and conveys with the property. At the heart of the residence, the kitchen serves as a natural gathering place, seamlessly connecting the dining room, intimate sitting area, and family room. A complete suite of Miele appliances is complemented by custom pull-out shelving, thoughtfully redesigned cabinetry with a three-compartment recycling and waste center, and a touch-activated faucet. Subtle enhancements that make everyday living noticeably better. Throughout the home, carefully selected designer lighting, upgraded sconces and pendants, mirror detailing surrounding the entry door, accent walls, screwless outlet and switch plates, blackout shades in the guest bedroom, and countless additional refinements quietly elevate every room. Lutron lighting and automated shades allow customized lighting scenes and one-touch control throughout much of the residence, while a Wi-Fi-enabled front door lock brings modern convenience to daily life. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat featuring a customized California Closets walk-in wardrobe and direct access to the expansive west-facing terrace shared with the living room. Overlooking the newly completed Olive Street Park, the terrace creates a refreshing sense of openness while offering a front-row seat to one of Bankers Hill's newest green spaces. Completing the home are two secure parking spaces and a large private storage room. With neighborhood cafes, acclaimed restaurants, boutique shops, Balboa Park, downtown, Little Italy, and the airport all just moments away, this is urban living at its most effortless.

Welcoming La Jolla contemporary residence offers privacy, views, and ample space for entertaining indoors and out. Located on the south side of the coveted Muirlands Estates with easy access to the top-rated schools at the summit of Mt. Soledad, the sunlit home features a large kitchen open to a family room, formal dining room, primary suite with ocean views and soaking tub, upper level bedroom with 270-degree bird’s eye view of the Pacific coastline, and a private courtyard with patios, pool, and spa. A large 2-car garage features abundant storage. Mature landscaping surrounds the property, providing a natural serenity. New carpet and paint are found throughout the home. Easy access to the beaches of La Jolla and Pacific Beach, downtown San Diego, and the airport further enhances the home’s appeal.

Unobstructed panoramic ocean views meet meticulously elevated design in this stunning turn-key contemporary on Mt. Soledad. Crafted to perfection, the main level private wing features a beautifully-appointed primary suite with sweeping sea vistas and walk-out deck, private office/bedroom, sumptuous living space and ensuite bedroom. An adjoined ocean view-centric gourmet Wolf/Sub-Zero kitchen, family room and dining area offers seamless access to an expansive backyard. The exterior space features an entertaining patio with covered dining and inset heat lamps, multiple lounge zones, firepit and a grassy lawn—all with uninterrupted views. Wellness amenities include an interior sauna and exterior cold plunge. Two extra-large ensuite bedrooms occupy the upper level with an expansive ocean-view terrace and private deck. Finished with limestone and wide-plank wood floors, marble, exceptional finishes, custom closets, automated lighting, and a roomy 2-car garage appointed with abundant custom cabinetry and wine/Sub-Zero refrigeration, this impeccably-manicured home offers private, move-in-ready coastal excellence.

Outstanding ocean-view showplace awaits construction in prestigious La Jolla Shores cul-de-sac. This rare Shores opportunity to build a 6-bed, 7-bath, 1/2-half bath, 11,754-SF masterpiece with exceptional views, first-rate walkability, and a fully-approved, shovel-ready CDP, is an opportunity of a lifetime. Permits and school fees have been paid for, you can begin building tomorrow! Architectural plans include a contemporary stunner with floor-to-ceiling windows, dramatic two-story great room, wonderful indoor-outdoor flow, and sophisticated water features. With its perfect blend of privacy, near-beach location, stunning neighboring properties, and the ability to customize finishes in an already superbly-designed home, this is your chance to live a most exceptional coastal lifestyle.

Nestled within a prestigious gated community in Rancho Santa Fe, this monumental Californian Modern organic estate featured in Wall Street Journal is a breathtaking triumph of architectural precision and soulful design. Meticulously crafted from the ground up over three years, the residence serves as a grounded sanctuary that seamlessly connects to its natural surroundings using timeless organic materials. Rejecting the predictable layout of traditional luxury, the home welcomes guests through a curated courtyard experience that flows effortlessly into a great room and gourmet kitchen. Here, monumental 16-foot tall steel pocket sliders dissolve the boundaries between indoors and out, acting as a transparent lens for the property's stunning sunset views. Every detail was executed with a no room for error philosophy, utilizing bespoke steel finishes that allow every door to look and function like a window. At the creative heart of the home lies a serene photography studio bathed in natural light, offering a quiet spirit inspired by the grace and presence of the equestrian lifestyle. Beyond its striking aesthetics, this 2.44-acre estate is an elite environment engineered for unparalleled wellness, recreation, and longevity. The primary suite functions as a private high-performance retreat, complete with a personal spa, built-in sauna, and steam room.

Spectacular, entirely remodeled, ocean-view contemporary offers privacy and the finest in design and amenities on nearly one flat acre in the exclusive Estates of La Jolla Heights. The stunning home, showcasing feng shui principles, boasts floor-to-ceiling windows to capture gorgeous Pacific views and outdoor living spaces. The sprawling great room, Michelin-star kitchen, striking library and beautiful living rooms present with style, masterful appointments, and function. Four, bedroom suites reside near the sumptuous primary retreat, while a 2-story guest house with 2 bedroom suites and private entrances, occupies a separate wing. Enjoy a workout in the private gym or spend time in the sparkling pool and spa. Although the serene property gives off airs of seclusion, it is ideally located on a cul-de-sac near renowned beaches, top schools, and trendy boutiques and restaurants, providing easy access to all points north and south.