Single Family Residence - Dana Point, CA

Long before Dana Point became known as the whale-watching capital of the world, Richard Henry Dana Jr. wrote of this coastline with reverence. Lantern Village still reflects that original romance: wide front yards, no sidewalks, longtime owners, and a sense of place that feels quietly confident and deeply rooted. Designed with an upside-down floor plan to elevate the views, the home opens to sunsets, Catalina Island, peek-ocean glimpses toward the Headlands, and sweeping coastal outlooks to the south. Palms frame the scene; light moves through the day; the ocean is never far from view—or thought. At the heart of the home, a full wall, floor-to-ceiling bookshelf with a rolling ladder sets the tone. It invites readers, collectors, memory-keepers, and families—people who love where they live and live where they love. This is a house that believes life begins at home.

Spiral staircase, vaulte...