$29 million

Address: 3443 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria, Calif.
Square Feet: 6,800
Acres: 1.3
Beds/Baths: 5/6, plus 1 half
Year Built: Completely remodeled in 2008

This estate has a guest house, tennis court, and balcony. The house has an open floor plan without many doors, and a private bedroom on the first floor opens onto an interior courtyard. Carpinteria is just east of Santa Barbara and near Rincon, a first-rate surfing spot. This town has a lower profile than nearby Montecito, but the homes are just as expensive.

Source: Sotheby’s International Realty Montecito