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Oceanfront Opulence: 8 Breathtaking Beach Homes for Summer

When we draw up a summer to-do list, it’s always topped with getting our toes into the sand. There’s simply nothing better than whiling away the hours on a beach with a good book and an even better adult beverage.

But if we’re really honest with ourselves, the true top to-do is to buy a beach house and lounge on the sand year-round. And if we’re going to dream, why not dream big—a true oceanfront oasis?

With great big beach goals in mind, we searched through the shifting sands of homes for sale. What we turned up were eight opulent homes along the ocean. These are all a few million steps up from a humble beach shack, but hey, you’re worth it.

So slather on the sunscreen, because these beautiful beach homes bring the heat.

1025 NE Doubloon Dr, Stuart, FL

Price: $5,900,000

Beach read: Situated right along the Atlantic Ocean, this six-bedroom estate is known as Castillo de Mar. Besides the three stories of elegant living space on the sands, you can dock your yacht less than a mile away.

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120 Beach Ln, Wainscott, NY

Price: $21,500,000

Beach read: Wedged between Southampton and East Hampton, this classic beach home sits on over 2 acres of prime land. With interiors done up in soothing white, it’s the perfect place to watch the waves roll in.

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3190 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI

Price: $22,800,000

Beach read: Of course there had to be a beach home in the island paradise of Hawaii. This brand-new, five-bedroom house on Maui has all sorts of sandy delight—a buyer will wind up with 130 feet of frontage on Keawakapu Beach. The house itself is open and airy and flows right out onto the Pacific. And for the truly daring among us, there’s not only an outdoor shower, but an outdoor tub as well.

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1300 Sunset Blvd, Summerland Key, FL

Price: $26,500,000

Beach read: Named Tarpon Ranch, this getaway in the Florida Keys is also brand-new. For anglers, it has a 100-foot dock along with two boat lifts and a room devoted solely to tackle. And while this spread on a little over an acre of land doesn’t currently have a helipad, the listing notes there’s room for one, naturally!

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365 Pacific Ave, Solana Beach, CA

Price: $12,850,000

Beach read: A little north of La Jolla, this stunner is only 5 years old. And while it sits on a bluff above the beach, it’s just a short walk to the sands below. With views of the Pacific all along the backside of the house, it’s a textbook example of California contemporary style.

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7858 Sanderling Rd, Sarasota, FL

Price: $10,900,000

Beach read: In this resortlike home sitting on 2 acres of land next to the Gulf of Mexico, the beach is your backyard. There’s a gorgeous pool in the courtyard, but we can’t imagine it would get much use when the warm waters of the Gulf beckon.

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35545 Beach Rd, Dana Point, CA

Price: $8,750,000

Beach read: A gated beach community? Of course—it’s an O.C. thing. This modern and angular home on the sand isn’t your typical beach home, but that only adds to its allure. And because you’re behind the gates, parking for you (and your esteemed guests) is never an issue.

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2305 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL

Price: $8,000,000

Beach read: Just south of Sarasota, this six-bedroom home on the barrier island of Casey Key also faces the Gulf of Mexico. The princess-style staircase isn’t exactly what you’d expect to find in a beach home, but this 9,048-square-foot mansion is all about oceanfront opulence.

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