I can already picture it — cooking dinner as the waves roll in, the kids on the deck playing cards, and the faint scent of resin drying on the surfboard in the garage. I may or may not get in the ocean, but the gas-fired stove and a good book call my name. Welcome to 4201 Faria Beach Road in the Faria Beach Colony. Built in 2002, this beach house is the epitome of thoughtful, functional design. Every detail has been curated, from the sleek stainless steel railings and trims to the state-of-the-art solar panel system and hydraulic elevator.

At the top of the home, the enclosed third floor offers the ultimate vantage point—a dedicated viewing room with 360-degree views of the ocean and mountains from Ventura to Santa Barbara.