La Playa Homes with Harbor View

Welcome to La Playa, an enchanting neighborhood nestled in the heart of San Diego, California. Known for its stunning coastal views and vibrant atmosphere, La Playa is a hidden gem that perfectly blends the charm of seaside living with the convenience of urban amenities. This picturesque community is situated along the shores of Mission Bay, offering residents breathtaking harbor views and a serene environment that feels like a permanent vacation.

La Playa is characterized by its beautiful homes, many of which boast panoramic views of the sparkling waters of the bay. Imagine waking up every morning to the gentle sound of waves lapping against the shore and enjoying your morning coffee on a sun-drenched patio overlooking the harbor. The architectural styles in this neighborhood range from classic beach cottages to modern luxury estates, ensuring there's a perfect home for everyone.

In addition to its stunning homes, La Playa offers a wealth of recreational opportunities. Residents can enjoy leisurely strolls along the waterfront, partake in water sports, or simply relax on the sandy beaches. The nearby parks and green spaces provide ample opportunities for picnics and outdoor activities, making it an ideal spot for families and nature enthusiasts alike.

With its proximity to downtown San Diego, La Playa also offers easy access to a plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Whether you're drawn to the vibrant nightlife or the tranquil coastal lifestyle, La Playa is a neighborhood that truly has it all. Come discover your dream home with harbor views in this captivating community!

Newest La Playa Homes with Harbor View

$4,899,900

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 260015895SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

A rare opportunity to own one of San Diego Bay's premier view properties and unlock exceptional equity potential. Located in Point Loma's prestigious La Playa neighborhood, between the world-renowned San Diego Yacht Club and Southwestern Yacht Club, this 9,700+ sq. ft. gently sloping lot is surrounded by luxury estates. Build your dream estate without years of coastal permitting delays. This shovel-ready opportunity includes approved plans in the final submission phase and Coastal Commission clearance already secured. The proposed 6,033 sq. ft. residence features 5 bedrooms (plus optional 6th), 5.5 baths, an elevator, 4-car tandem carport, and 2,086 sq. ft. of view decks designed to maximize breathtaking panoramas of San Diego Bay, the downtown skyline, passing yachts, sparkling city lights, and the city's iconic fireworks. The property offers dual access from Rosecrans Street and San Antonio Place (via private easement), mature fruit trees, and a coveted private easement to the historic waterfront Bessemer Path. Enjoy easy access to Kellogg Beach, Shelter Island, marinas, and the best of Point Loma's waterfront lifestyle. Not ready to build? The existing 4-bedroom home is comfortable and move-in ready, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular views while planning your future masterpiece. This is a rare chance to create a world-class estate in one of San Diego's most exclusive bayside neighborhoods. *This sale includes the existing property plus approved plans for a 6033 sqft residence that are in the final submission phase with the City of San Diego.*

827 Rosecrans St, Point Loma (Pt Loma)

$5,500,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ PTP2604272 MLS ⋅ Active Status

**Elegant Contemporary Residence with Panoramic City and Harbor Views to Mexico** This sophisticated contemporary home designed by Architect Scott Emsley offers sweeping, unobstructed vistas across the city skyline and harbor, extending all the way to the coastline of Mexico. Perfectly positioned for those who appreciate elevated living, the residence captures dramatic day-to-night views that define coastal luxury. Meticulously constructed with uncompromising attention to quality and timeless design, the home features a refined material palette of rich mahogany, honed granite, and exceptionally engineered imported German sliding glass doors. These signature doors cantilever outward from the top, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow while providing sophisticated natural ventilation and effortless air circulation. Clean architectural lines, premium finishes, and thoughtful engineering come together to create a residence that feels both contemporary and enduring — ideal for the discerning buyer seeking refined coastal elegance.

711 Armada, San Diego

$3,395,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 260012828SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Perched in the highly sought-after La Playa neighborhood of Point Loma, this exceptional residence captures sweeping panoramic views of the harbor, bay, ocean, and downtown San Diego skyline from nearly every main living space. The living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast nook, and both the primary and secondary bedrooms are all oriented to take full advantage of the stunning coastal backdrop. The home is currently configured as a three-bedroom residence with a potential fourth bedroom, presently used as a second lounge downstairs. This flexible space could easily function as a fourth bedroom, offering valuable versatility for guests, work-from-home needs, or expanded living. Plans are also available upon request illustrating potential improvements, including options to connect the garage to the main house. A stately arrival begins with charming brick steps leading from the street and oversized two-car garage to a beautifully landscaped front yard and impressive double-door entry. Inside, timeless elegance unfolds with Versailles-patterned travertine flooring through the entry, hallway, and laundry room, setting a refined tone for the home’s warm and sophisticated interiors. Perfectly positioned in one of San Diego’s most desirable coastal enclaves, this La Playa residence offers an extraordinary blend of comfort, classic design, and unforgettable views. Enjoy elevated coastal living just moments from the waterfront, yacht clubs, Shelter Island, Liberty Station, and the best of Point Loma.

874 Harbor View W, Point Loma (Pt Loma)

$5,880,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 260004464SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Organic architecture at its most livable. Impeccably designed and soulfully updated, this Kendrick Bangs Kellogg-designed house in La Playa fuses artistry with lifestyle. Intoxicating views frame the marina, downtown skyline, Coronado Bridge & beyond. Restored w/ every modern amenity, the sanctuary is grounded by a textural material palette: timber, concrete & Kellogg’s signature brick fireplace. The floor plan balances social scale w/quiet retreat. The neighborhood mixes old & new w/buzzy coffee shops. Architectural Distinction San Diego architect Kendrick Bang Kellogg designed striking structures—some of the most celebrated ever built—seeking to blend them with their natural environments. Here is one of the earlier examples of his nature-inspired work, featuring plate glass and rough-sawn wood. The house was designed by Kellogg in 1968 and thoughtfully restored in 2021, ensuring its architectural narrative will endure for generations. Anchored on the hillside of Point Loma’s historic La Playa neighborhood, the house is warm, textural, and an organic extension of the landscape. The interplay of natural materials and light reinforces the San Diego Harbor connection, offering a connected living experience that enriches daily rhythms. There’s a mix of soaring and more intimate spaces; the double-height living and dining area draws families together around the massive fireplace. Also a focal point: James Hubbell’s stained glass art creates a rhythmic pattern of color and light in the foyer. Striking a balance between independence and togetherness, the primary bedroom is a front-row retreat, while ensuite bedrooms rest along the eastern edge, set apart for privacy. Three separate bedroom zones create spatial complexity and a subtle separation that promotes household peace and harmony. Landmark Views Situated at the end of the road, the house is crafted to dramatically embrace the breadth of its site, presenting an expansive facade to the harbor. There’s a magical quality of natural light from the moment the sun rises until it sets, then allowing the moonlight to take over. Views frame the quiet excitement of the marina, Downtown San Diego’s skyline, and the Coronado Bridge. In winter, there are snow-capped mountains to the east. Indoor-outdoor spaces create a sanctuary to sit back and survey the world around you. Views embrace the harbor setting, which gently unfolds in a rhythm of daily life. Sailing classes. Regattas. The freedom of a lone Hobie Cat as it sets off on a twinkly sea. The Neighborhood Point Loma has an enviable mix of old-world charm and new-era verve. The house is close to buzzy coffee shops and restaurants, as well as Kellogg Beach, Southwestern Yacht Club, San Diego Yacht Club, and Point Loma Nazarene. Liberty Station is both an arts district and a vibrant dining destination.

3016 Rogers Street, Point Loma (Pt Loma)

$4,145,000

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 260003852SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

At 3235 Harbor View Drive, the name isn't aspirational; it's an understatement. This expansive Mediterranean, five-bedroom Point Loma residence commands a rare, sweeping panorama. Mountain sunrises unfold across Shelter Island's mast-lined marinas and expand over the glittering expanse of San Diego Bay and the Pacific beyond. Virtually every room is framed by a different chapter of that view. A true chef's kitchen, outfitted with high-end appliances, and ample cabinetry, fuses with a living space designed for the kind of gatherings where nobody wants to leave. A dedicated office overlooks the bay, turning the daily grind into something closer to meditation. Thoughtful details elevate the everyday: a built-in dumbwaiter ferries groceries from the attached garage level up to kitchen, and a second detached garage off the rear alley is ideal for additional vehicles or future creative use. Architectural details elevate the experience at every turn, from softly arched barreled hallways that guide you through the home to wrought iron Juliet balconies that frame the bay and invite in ocean breezes. Step outside to a spacious view patio and an enchanting, private yard, and you begin to understand why this address delivers an unmatched lifestyle. All of this is just minutes from Liberty Station’s dining and arts scene, the beaches of Sunset Cliffs, highly regarded schools, local yacht clubs and downtown San Diego. This is not simply a home with an incredible view. It is a front-row seat to the best of Point Loma living: elevated, private, and endlessly inspiring. Soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams lend the open kitchen, dining, and living areas a warmth and scale that few homes on the peninsula can match. Rich hardwood floors carry through the primary living spaces. The kitchen centers on a curved, furniture-grade island with granite countertops and a professional-grade Wolf six-burner range. The office is a showpiece in its own right: ornate pressed-tin coffered ceiling panels in a copper finish, dark wood millwork, built-in library shelving, and dual French doors opening onto a pair of wrought iron Juliet balconies overlooking the bay. A wet bar and additional seating area are just outside the office. The primary suite's walk-in closet features custom built-in cabinetry and skylights, while the en suite bath is finished with natural stone countertops and crystal sconces. Outdoor living unfolds across multiple levels, including a pergola-shaded Saltillo tile courtyard with vine-covered lattice privacy walls and lantern lighting, plus a separate terracotta-tiled balcony overlooking the yard. Mature tropical landscaping, towering palms, a columned entry portico, and a wrought iron pedestrian gate complete a property where the craftsmanship was considered as carefully as the address.

3235 Harbor View Dr, Point Loma (Pt Loma)

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