At a Glance
Three Arch Bay Facts
- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Size
- About 29 acres
- Access
- Gated, with a private residents' beach
- Founded
- 1920s
- School district
- Laguna Beach Unified
About Three Arch Bay
Three Arch Bay is a private, gated community of about 29 acres in South Laguna, named for the natural rock arches in its ocean cliffs. Development began in the 1920s, and residents share a private beach below the bluffs.
Housing Stock
Homes range from beach cottages of the late 1920s and 1930s, some on Laguna's historic register, to contemporary oceanfront estates. The community divides into Lower Three Arch Bay on the ocean side and Upper Three Arch Bay up the hill, and oceanfront homes, some with tide pools carved into the rocks, set the top of the market.
Lifestyle & Amenities
The private beach and its coves are the center of life here, reached through the community. South Laguna's restaurants and Aliso Beach are minutes away, and downtown Laguna and Dana Point are a short drive. Three Arch Bay is in the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Lower Three Arch Bay
The ocean side, with oceanfront and bluff homes above the private beach.
Upper Three Arch Bay
Homes up the hill, many with ocean views and a lower entry point.
Historic Cottages
Original 1920s and 1930s homes, some on Laguna's historic register.
What Sets the Market Apart
- A private beach and gate in South Laguna make listings rare and competitive.
- Lower and Upper Three Arch Bay trade at different levels, so compare a home with sales on its own side.
- Historic-register homes can qualify for the Mills Act; check design rules before planning changes.
Questions
Three Arch Bay FAQ
Is Three Arch Bay a gated community?
Yes. Three Arch Bay is a private gated community in South Laguna with a residents' beach below its bluffs.
What is the difference between Upper and Lower Three Arch Bay?
Lower Three Arch Bay is on the ocean side, with the oceanfront and bluff homes closest to the private beach. Upper Three Arch Bay is up the hill, where many homes have ocean views at a lower price point.
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