At a Glance
Cotton Point Estates Facts
- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Lots
- 16
- Access
- Guard-gated, within Cyprus Shores
- Landmark
- La Casa Pacifica (1926), Nixon's Western White House
- School district
- Capistrano Unified
About Cotton Point Estates
Cotton Point Estates is a guard-gated enclave of 16 estate lots on the bluff at the southern tip of San Clemente, within the gates of Cyprus Shores. At its center is La Casa Pacifica, built in 1926 for San Clemente financier Hamilton H. Cotton and bought by President Richard Nixon in 1969, when it became known as the Western White House.
Housing Stock
After Nixon sold the estate in 1980 to Allergan founder Gavin Herbert and his partners, the surrounding land was divided into the lots that make up Cotton Point Estates. Oceanfront bluff-top estates here are among the most expensive homes in Orange County: one on Calle Isabella sold for more than $33 million in 2021.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Residents overlook Cotton's Point and Trestles, one of the most famous surf breaks in the country, and share Cyprus Shores' private beach access, pool, spa and tennis courts. San Onofre State Beach is to the south and downtown San Clemente a short drive north. The area is in the Capistrano Unified School District.
Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Oceanfront Bluff
Estates on the bluff edge above Cotton's Point and Trestles.
La Casa Pacifica
The 1926 Cotton estate, Nixon's Western White House, still privately owned.
What Sets the Market Apart
- Only 16 lots, and sales are rare, so each one sets the neighborhood's price.
- Bluff-top homes need careful geology and coastal review; the beach below has lost much of its sand since 2015.
- The estates sit inside the Cyprus Shores gate, with shared beach access and amenities.
Questions
Cotton Point Estates FAQ
Where is Nixon's Western White House?
La Casa Pacifica is at the southern tip of San Clemente, at the center of guard-gated Cotton Point Estates, overlooking Trestles. Nixon bought it in 1969 and sold it in 1980, and it remains privately owned.
How many homes are in Cotton Point Estates?
The land around La Casa Pacifica was divided into 16 estate lots after Nixon sold the property in 1980.
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