Masterpiece on the Palos Verdes Riviera: This Italian-Inspired Villa Offers 300 Feet of Uninterrupted Pacific Views

Acclaimed architect Louie Tomaro is known for his masterful ability to frame and celebrate the view. This residence, perched atop one of the most iconic stretches of the Southern California coast, is a defining example of that philosophy—where architecture exists in constant dialogue with the land, sea, and sky.

Aptly named Villa Cape Point, it’s a one-of-a-kind estate on the Palos Verdes Riviera that captures the spirit of its inspired location with uninterrupted vistas of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, Trump National Golf Course, and the dramatic cliffs that stretch endlessly in both directions. Designed by the Manhattan Beach–based architect and brought to life over several years by a celebrated local developer, the home channels the grandeur of an Italian Renaissance villa and seemingly transports it to the Southern California coastline.

As listing agent and longtime coastal Orange County native Leo Goldschwartz explains, the estate offers “a rare combo of panoramic natural beauty, refined craftsmanship and resort-caliber amenities.” Since its completion in 2012, it has quietly gained a reputation as a standout on the coast, “visited and admired by some of the country’s top developers.”

Privately situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in a prestigious 24-hour guard-patrolled enclave, the estate spans approximately 11,000 square feet with nearly 300 feet of view frontage. Positioned equidistant between Beverly Hills and Newport Coast, the home offers an enviable Southern California lifestyle where privacy, beauty, and convenience converge. “Between the land, views and architecture, it cannot be duplicated,” says Goldschwartz. 

From the moment of arrival, the estate makes a statement. A gated motor court with space for 10+ vehicles leads to a 5-car garage vault. Inside, soaring ceilings and radiant natural light define the living spaces, where materials were chosen not just for luxury, but for legacy. Handcrafted limestone floors, artisan wood ceilings, Schonbek crystal chandeliers, and onyx-clad baths offer a level of artistry and finish rarely seen in contemporary construction.

Every inch of the residence was conceived with both elegance and functionality in mind. The floor plan features seven bedrooms and eight-and-a-half baths, including a resort-style primary suite that spans its own private wing. This personal retreat includes dual walk-in closets, a fireside lounge, a private gym with sauna, a sculptural onyx bath, and expansive open-air terraces that invite the ocean breeze.

Walls of glass pocket completely away, revealing covered loggias, lounge decks, and the striking centerpiece: an architecturally designed infinity-edge pool and spa that appears to vanish into the Pacific.

You might say it’s a Tomaro moment—dissolving boundaries between indoors and out, and using the view itself as the main focal point.

While the estate is undeniably grand, it is the fine balance between drama and intimacy that makes Villa Cape Point extraordinary. The estate also includes a state-of-the-art home theater, an executive office, a children’s study space, a world-class wine cellar and tasting room, and a full bar and library—offering every amenity of a luxury resort, all under one roof. Whether enjoying a sunrise swim or a sunset glass of wine overlooking the cliffs, the home was designed to awaken the senses and restore the spirit.

Hand-painted tile fountains and an exterior clad in imported Italian travertine complete the estate’s storybook aesthetic. Private beach paths and oceanfront trails lie just beyond the terrace, while Terranea Resort and other coastal amenities are moments away. “It’s a home for the visionary, the collector, the one,” describes Goldschwartz.   

View the complete listing by Leo Goldschwartz of Coldwell Banker Realty in Newport Beach.