About 506 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, California, 92651
Opportunity Knocks. Arabella Laguna is a rare trophy property, held under the same ownership since 1976, offering exceptional versatility and irreplaceable income potential. Currently operating as a highly successful short-term rental compound, it may also serve as a private residence with income, multi generational family compound, or long-term rental investment. Located at the north end of Gallery Row, the property is minutes to Heisler Park, the beach, downtown Laguna Beach, shopping, and dining. Comprised of two legal parcels and four buildings, including two historic cottages listed on the City of Laguna Beach Historic Inventory. Buyers may qualify for Mills Act benefits, subject to their own investigation. The Myrtle Cottage is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath historic residence configured as two units: • Upper level: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, sun porch • Lower level: 1 bedroom with caterer’s kitchen and expansive veranda/sunroom, used for special events and owner’s quarters or office The Jacaranda Cottage is a charming single-level 1-bedroom, 1-bath home with large living room, sun porch, full kitchen, and laundry room. Two additional rear buildings (circa 1940) include two studio apartments, three one-bedroom apartments, and an additional sleeping room currently used as storage. The residences surround a lush, private central courtyard. Amenities include eight garages (one converted to laundry/storage) and three laundry areas. Operating continuously as short-term rentals since 2001, the property benefits from a rare, grandfathered, transferable permit that cannot be obtained again. A 14% Transient Occupancy Tax is paid to the City of Laguna Beach on stays under 31 days. Reservations are generated via Airbnb, Expedia, Booking.com, Visit Laguna Beach, and the property’s private website. Seller will only sell both parcels together. Sale subject to a concurrent 1031 exchange
Utilities : CableConnected, ElectricityAvailable, NaturalGasAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterAvailable
Water Source : Public
Sewer System : PublicSewer
Electric : ElectricityOnProperty
Community Features : StreetLights
Association : false
Association Fee : 0
Parking Total: 8
Garage : Yes.
Garage Spaces: 8
Exterior Features : Lighting
Lot Features : CornerLot, FrontYard, Garden, SprinklersInRear, SprinklersInFront, Lawn, Landscaped, SprinklerSystem, Trees
Road Surface Type : AlleyPaved, Paved
Roof : Composition
Architectural Style : Bungalow
Property Sub-Type Additional : Apartment
Property Condition : UpdatedRemodeled
Zoning : R3
Heating : Yes.
Heating : Combination, WallFurnace
Cooling : Yes.
Cooling : Dual, Electric, HighEfficiency, SeeRemarks, WallWindowUnits
Construction Materials : BoardAndBattenSiding, Drywall, Flagstone, Stucco, WoodSiding
Interior Features : BeamedCeilings, BlockWalls, CeilingFans, CrownMolding, OpenFloorplan, Pantry, StoneCounters, Storage, BedroomOnMainLevel, GalleyKitchen, WalkInPantry
Fireplace Features : LivingRoom
Laundry Features : CommonArea, LaundryRoom
Appliances : SixBurnerStove, Barbecue, ConvectionOven, DoubleOven, Dishwasher, FreeStandingRange, Freezer, GasCooktop, Disposal, GasOven, GasRange, GasWaterHeater, IndoorGrill, Microwave, Refrigerator, TanklessWaterHeater, VentedExhaustFan, WaterToRefrigerator, WaterHeater
Door Features : FrenchDoors
Flooring : Stone, Wood
Utilities : CableConnected, ElectricityAvailable, NaturalGasAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterAvailable
Water Source : Public
Sewer System : PublicSewer
Electric : ElectricityOnProperty
Community Features : StreetLights
Association : false
Association Fee : 0
Parking Total: 8
Garage : Yes.
Garage Spaces: 8
Exterior Features : Lighting
Lot Features : CornerLot, FrontYard, Garden, SprinklersInRear, SprinklersInFront, Lawn, Landscaped, SprinklerSystem, Trees
Road Surface Type : AlleyPaved, Paved
Roof : Composition
Architectural Style : Bungalow
Property Sub-Type Additional : Apartment
Property Condition : UpdatedRemodeled
Zoning : R3
Heating : Yes.
Heating : Combination, WallFurnace
Cooling : Yes.
Cooling : Dual, Electric, HighEfficiency, SeeRemarks, WallWindowUnits
Construction Materials : BoardAndBattenSiding, Drywall, Flagstone, Stucco, WoodSiding
Interior Features : BeamedCeilings, BlockWalls, CeilingFans, CrownMolding, OpenFloorplan, Pantry, StoneCounters, Storage, BedroomOnMainLevel, GalleyKitchen, WalkInPantry
Fireplace Features : LivingRoom
Laundry Features : CommonArea, LaundryRoom
Appliances : SixBurnerStove, Barbecue, ConvectionOven, DoubleOven, Dishwasher, FreeStandingRange, Freezer, GasCooktop, Disposal, GasOven, GasRange, GasWaterHeater, IndoorGrill, Microwave, Refrigerator, TanklessWaterHeater, VentedExhaustFan, WaterToRefrigerator, WaterHeater
Door Features : FrenchDoors
Flooring : Stone, Wood

Street Address: 506 N. Coast Hwy.
City: Laguna Beach
State: California
Postal Code: 92651
County: Orange
Directions: on the inland North corner of Coast Hwy. and Myrtle

Property Information :
Listing Status: Active
Size: 5,500 Sqft
Lot Size: 0.32 Acres
MLS #: LG26020416
Price: $17,500,000
Construction Status: Built in 1920
Last Modified : Apr 9 2026 9:45PM
Amenities :
Fireplace
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Courtesy of: Connie Maxsenti, Coldwell Banker Realty (MLS# LCNP)
Source MLS: CRMLS