California’s Most Expensive Luxury Homes: Top Estates for 2026

California is home to some of the wealthiest people on Earth, driven by fortunes from Silicon Valley, Hollywood and global business. When earnings reach into the millions, living large becomes the norm—and the Golden State delivers luxury in abundance.

Below are some of the most expensive homes for sale in California. Unsurprisingly, these mansions are concentrated in the state’s priciest neighborhoods—Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Holmby Hills, Malibu and Montecito, among others.

Expect indoor pools, estates with tens of thousands of square feet, lavish marble finishes, enormous baths and pools that double as works of art. Some of these homes are extravagantly ostentatious; others combine scale and design in genuinely impressive ways.

20. Holmby Hills Estate

Price: $45 million

Location: Los Angeles

Bedrooms: 7

Bathrooms: 12

Square footage: 19,900

Acres: 1.54

Bottom Line: Holmby Hills Estate

Inspired by European architecture, this Holmby Hills estate is designed to create a dramatic arrival. The two-story atrium and sweeping butterfly staircase set a regal tone. Indoors, expect gracious living areas and a rounded master bath surrounded by garden views. Outdoors, manicured lawns, leveled gardens, a pool and a stone gazebo complete the classical setting. It’s also available to rent for those who want to experience the lifestyle without buying.

19. Villa St. Pierre

Price: $46 million

Location: Los Angeles

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms: 20

Square footage: 36,000

Acres: 1.1

Bottom Line: Villa St. Pierre

Originally built in 1927, this property was transformed by a massive remodel into a resort-style Mediterranean estate. The 36,000-square-foot home includes a nightclub-style lounge, tiered-seat home theater, bowling alley, gym, racquetball court and a dramatic Turkish-style indoor pool with spa—an entertainment compound designed for large-scale hosting.

18. The Orum House

Price: $49 million

Location: Los Angeles

Bedrooms: 9

Bathrooms: 15

Square footage: 18,850

Acres: 1.6

Bottom Line: The Orum House

A glass-and-steel modern masterpiece, The Orum House emphasizes entertaining and transparency. With multiple suites, expansive living spaces and parking for dozens of cars, the home offers wellness facilities, an LED-lit pool, several firepits and sweeping views created by walls of glass that make the house feel integrated with its surroundings.

17. Slice of Bali

Price: $52 million

Location: Malibu

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 5.5

Square footage: 10,000

Acres: 1.22

Bottom Line: Slice of Bali

This 10,000-square-foot Malibu home channels Balinese design with teak wood finishes, hand-carved arches and dark wood-beamed ceilings. U-shaped around a reflecting pool, nearly every room opens onto that central water feature. A richly detailed library with coffered antique wood ceilings rounds out the Indonesian-inspired aesthetic.

16. Bella Vista Polo Ranch

Price: $55 million

Location: Montecito

Bedrooms: 11

Bathrooms: 14

Square footage: 43,000

Acres: 20

Bottom Line: Bella Vista Polo Ranch

A vast Mediterranean mansion with Georgian touches, this estate is built for entertaining and recreation. Its amenities include a 5,000-bottle wine cellar and tasting room, a 20-seat theater, gym, sports bar, a ballroom that holds 200 guests and a salon. Grounds across 20 acres include horse trails, duck ponds, a driving range and themed gardens—an impressive private compound for sport and leisure.

15. Tower Grove Mansion

Price: $58 million

Location: Beverly Hills

Bedrooms: 9

Bathrooms: 12

Square footage: 14,500

Acres: 1.11

Bottom Line: Tower Grove Mansion

This modern spec mansion features an open floor plan and striking outdoor design. A wide central stairwell divides two pool areas, which are actually connected by a transparent water bridge—allowing someone to swim between sections while enjoying dramatic landscaping and architectural details.

14. The Glazer Estate

Price: $59 million

Location: Beverly Hills

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 8.5

Square footage: 27,470

Acres: 1.65

Bottom Line: The Glazer Estate

Designed around entertaining, the Glazer Estate emphasizes large open spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows and nature-inspired elements. A massive atrium and a “water lounge” surrounded by ponds create serene, integrated indoor-outdoor spaces suitable for large gatherings.

13. English Estate

Price: $59.5 million

Location: Beverly Hills

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 7.5

Square footage: 16,439

Acres: 3

Bottom Line: English Estate

This traditional English-style estate features a paneled Georgian library, multiple fireplaces and finely detailed interior finishes. Michael S. Smith, known for his White House redesign work, contributed to the interior design, and the grounds showcase immaculate gardens, stonework and classic poolside masonry.

11. Art Gallery on Mapleton (Tie)

Price: $65 million

Location: Beverly Hills

Bedrooms: 9

Bathrooms: 10.5

Square footage: 30,000

Acres: 1.1

Bottom Line: Art Gallery on Mapleton

Modeled after Madrid’s Reina Sofia museum, this home was purpose-built to display a private art collection. High vaulted ceilings, expansive walls and open upper galleries create a museum-like environment while still providing comfortable residential amenities and media spaces.

11. SAOTA Modern in Beverly Hills (Tie)

Price: $65 million

Location: Beverly Hills

Bedrooms: 7

Bathrooms: 14

Square footage: 18,169

Acres: 0.57

Bottom Line: SAOTA Modern in Beverly Hills

Designed by SAOTA, this striking modern residence features a glass walkway entrance, generous wall-to-wall windows and unique interior elements. A 20-foot waterfall frames a 150-year-old Mediterranean olive tree in the central courtyard—an unusual and memorable focal point inside the home.

10. Mira Vista

Price: $72.5 million

Location: Montecito

Bedrooms: 10

Bathrooms: 8.5

Square footage: 13,779

Acres: 28

Bottom Line: Mira Vista

Mira Vista is a boldly styled ranch estate with bright interiors influenced by Dorothy Draper. With 16-foot ceilings, expansive closets, numerous fireplaces and a 50-foot outdoor pool, the property’s 28 acres and multiple houses—including guest homes and equestrian facilities—drive much of its value.

8. Brooklawn Estate (Tie)

Price: $75 million

Location: Los Angeles

Bedrooms: 13

Bathrooms: 12.5

Square footage: 15,011

Acres: 2.55

Bottom Line: Brooklawn Estate

Designed by Paul R. Williams, this Brooklawn Estate evokes British Regency elegance with Georgian details throughout. Rooms overlook gardens and ponds, and family-focused spaces such as a circular glassed-in breakfast room enhance daily living. Grounds include manicured landscapes and a sunken tennis court.

8. Malibu Mid-Century Modern (Tie)

Price: $75 million

Location: Malibu

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 6.5

Square footage: 10,500

Acres: 2.6

Bottom Line: Malibu Mid-Century Modern

Set on a bluff with sweeping ocean views, this new mid-century modern residence emphasizes indoor-outdoor living. Most rooms open to a dramatic 98-foot infinity pool, creating a seamless connection to the coastline below.

7. Unica

Price: $78 million

Location: Los Angeles

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms: 25

Square footage: 58,719

Acres: 1.3

Bottom Line: Unica

This expansive Spanish-style villa is packed with high-tech and entertainment features: outdoor weatherproof screens, an outdoor kitchen, theater, recording studio, wellness center, indoor LED lap pool, indoor basketball court and an auto gallery for dozens of cars. The home also includes advanced lighting systems to support daily rhythms and is sometimes offered for high-end short-term rental.

6. Beverly Hills Chateau

Price: $79 million

Location: Beverly Hills

Bedrooms: 11

Bathrooms: 16

Square footage: 24,977

Acres: 1.54

Bottom Line: Beverly Hills Chateau

Evoking French chateau architecture outside and Beverly Hills opulence inside, this estate includes a grand atrium with a domed ceiling, double sweeping staircases, a massive wet bar, an indoor pool and a ballroom—all calibrated for lavish entertaining year-round.

5. Wallingford Estate

Price: $85 million

Location: Beverly Hills

Bedrooms: 12

Bathrooms: 24

Square footage: 38,000

Acres: 5.2

Bottom Line: Wallingford Estate

Targeted at sports enthusiasts and entertainers, the Wallingford Estate includes a private sports complex with a gym, basketball court, full-size boxing ring and pickleball court. Additional amenities include a marble-accented massage room, an in-house sports bar and one of the largest zero-edge pools in the area.

4. 908 Bel-Air

Price: $99 million

Location: Bel-Air

Bedrooms: 9

Bathrooms: 20

Square footage: 34,000

Acres: 1.16

Bottom Line: 908 Bel-Air

A contemporary spec mansion designed for the ultra-wealthy, 908 Bel-Air features soaring entry ceilings, a 90-foot geometric infinity pool, a living garden wall, floating glass staircases, a large bar and wine cellar, a marble-wrapped spa and expansive glass walls that blur interior and exterior spaces.

3. Pierce Brosnan’s House

Price: $100 million

Location: Malibu

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 14

Square footage: 12,500

Acres: 1.18

Bottom Line: Pierce Brosnan’s House

Known as “Orchid House,” Pierce Brosnan’s beachfront Malibu property sits on just over an acre with more than 100 feet of private beachfront. The U-shaped home incorporates Southeast Asian design influences and was developed over many years, creating a private coastal retreat favored by its celebrity owner.

2. Green Gables

Price: $135 million

Location: Woodside

Bedrooms: 32

Bathrooms: 26

Square footage: N/A

Acres: 74

Bottom Line: Green Gables

Green Gables is one of California’s most historic and storied estates. Built in 1911 and set on 74 acres, the property retains a classic early 20th-century character. The grounds include mature oaks, wooded trails, vegetable and rose gardens, and a stately pool framed by Roman-style pillars—a large and private rural retreat near Silicon Valley.

1. Steve Wynn’s House

Price: $115 million

Location: Beverly Hills

Bedrooms: 11

Bathrooms: 14.5

Square footage: 27,150

Acres: 2.69

Bottom Line: Steve Wynn’s House

Currently one of the most expensive homes on the California market, this post-modern Beverly Hills estate was designed by William Hablinski. It features classic West Coast proportions alongside luxury amenities: a media room, full-service gym and spa suite, tennis court, wine room and extensive staff accommodations. The house’s bold color schemes and sizable entertaining spaces exemplify late-1990s Beverly Hills grandeur.

These properties represent a cross-section of California’s top-tier luxury real estate: historic estates with sweeping grounds, beachfront retreats, modern architectural statements and entertainment-focused compounds. Each home reflects not only extreme value but also a distinct approach to design, lifestyle and private leisure.