At a Glance
Cyprus Shores Facts
- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Access
- Guard-gated
- Communities
- Cyprus Shores and Cyprus Cove
- Beach
- Private beach access, south to the Cotton's surf break
- School district
- Capistrano Unified
About Cyprus Shores
Cyprus Shores is a guard-gated community at the south end of San Clemente, on the bluff between San Clemente State Beach and San Onofre State Beach. It surrounds Cotton Point Estates and Nixon's La Casa Pacifica, and its private beach runs south to the Cotton's surf break. This guide also covers neighboring Cyprus Cove, a smaller guard-gated community with its own private beach access.
Housing Stock
Homes range from original beach houses to large rebuilt estates. Oceanfront bluff-top homes in Cyprus Shores, especially along Calle Isabella and Calle Ariana, set the top of the market, and homes on interior streets offer a gated beach address at a lower price. Cyprus Cove adds single-family homes on streets such as Calle Potro and Calle Campesino.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Cyprus Shores residents share two clubhouses, pools, a spa, tennis and pickleball courts and an oceanfront observation deck, and Cyprus Cove has its own pool, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball court, clubhouse and park. Both communities have private beach access. Trestles is next door, and downtown San Clemente and the pier are a short drive. The area is in the Capistrano Unified School District.
Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Oceanfront Bluff
Homes on the bluff edge with direct ocean views, the top of the market.
Interior Streets
Homes inside the gate with beach access at a lower entry point.
Cyprus Cove
A smaller guard-gated community next door, with its own amenities and private beach access.
Cotton Point Estates
Sixteen estate lots around La Casa Pacifica, within the Cyprus Shores gate.
What Sets the Market Apart
- The beach has lost much of its sand since about 2015, and a rock revetment now protects the rail line below the bluff; review erosion history closely.
- The coastal rail line runs between the bluff and the beach.
- Private beach access and a guard gate make Cyprus Shores and Cyprus Cove rare in south Orange County; each has its own association, dues and rules.
Questions
Cyprus Shores FAQ
Does Cyprus Shores have a private beach?
Yes. Residents have access to a private beach below the community, between San Clemente State Beach and San Onofre State Beach. It has lost much of its sand in recent years.
Is Cyprus Shores the same as Cotton Point Estates?
No. Cotton Point Estates is a smaller enclave of 16 estate lots around La Casa Pacifica, inside the Cyprus Shores gate.
Is Cyprus Cove part of Cyprus Shores?
No. Cyprus Cove is a separate, smaller guard-gated community next to Cyprus Shores, with its own association and amenities. This guide covers both.
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