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Top 25 Ocean Homes in the US

There’s more to a luxurious oceanfront home in the US than a series of zeroes and some fancy flooring. For our second-annual “Top 25″ feature, we dug deep into the listings of homes for sale nationwide in search of the grand, the opulent, and the most impressive oceanfront homes money can buy. The result is a spectacular assortment of estates from coast to coast. Get out the pen and the checkbook…it’s time to go shopping.

	Hillsboro Beach, Florida Take a deep breath as you soak in views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway at this sprawling 19,000-square-foot estate on 2.8 acres.
	Indian Creek, Florida Situated on two acres of one of Florida’s most sought-after island residences, this 16,000-square-foot home features 200 feet of bay frontage on one side and the 10th fairway at Indian Creek Golf and Country Club on the other.
	Hutchinson Island, Florida Located north of Palm Beach in the private community of Sailfish Point on Hutchinson Island, this 12,000-square-foot estate offers five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms on an acre of land with over 169 feet of beach frontage.
	Naples, Florida A truly magnificent estate commanding incomparable water views, this uniquely situated masterpiece rests on approximately 340 feet of water frontage.
	St. Simons Island, Georgia This East Beach oceanfront home features over 5,000 square feet of living space (six bedrooms, eight full and one half bathrooms, and a separate guest house) with incredible views and privacy thanks to a split floor plan in addition to carefully placed landscaping.
	Sea Island, Georgia Located on the southern coast of Georgia, Sea Island is ranked number one in Golf Digest’s “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America.”
	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Surrounded by legendary golf courses, long beaches, and the Atlantic Ocean, this Myrtle Beach home offers plenty of recreation as well as luxury.
	Charleston, South Carolina Sitting on a quiet cul-de-sac on prestigious Watroo Point in Daniel Island Park, this 6,400-square-foot home offers a true taste of the Low Country with five bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms, along with four fireplaces.
	Rehoboth Beach, Delaware This luxurious custom home was designed for gracious entertaining and comfortable living.
	Southampton, New York Situated on 2.3 acres with almost 300 feet of ocean frontage, this restored and expanded modern stucco Norman Jaffe design features a stone, steel, and concrete structure.
	Southampton, New York Set in one of the most desirable locations in the Hamptons, this shingle-style home sits on two acres with 222 feet of ocean frontage.
	Bridgehampton, New York Set on two and a half acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this estate is protected by expansive dunes in the heart of the Hamptons.
	Newport, Rhode Island Majestically presiding over Newport’s famed Cliff Walk, a three-mile scenic path along the coast, and the Atlantic Ocean itself, the Hopedene estate is a luxurious home of unmatched refinement and comfort.
	Newport, Rhode Island Recognized in 2008 with the Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission Award, this spectacular granite and brownstone oceanfront mansion was initially built in 1891 for yachtsman and defender of the America’s Cup, J.R. Busk.
	Nantucket, Massachusetts This thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted home blends contemporary lines with a traditional Nantucket aesthetic.
	Osterville, Massachusetts Sited on eleven acres overlooking North Bay, this new 12,000-square-foot waterfront estate features a deep water dock and spectacular views out to Grand Island and the North Bay.
	Winter Harbor, Maine Located on prestigious Grindstone Neck on 4.6 acres, this superb shingle-style residence is one of the original cottages in this quiet enclave.
	Birch Bay, Washington Looking for luxury, seclusion, and incredible views? Try this 10,000-square-foot Washington estate on for size.
	Gold Beach, Oregon Get a taste of the mountains by the ocean in this 4,500-square-foot Pacific Northwest lodge-style home.
	Neskowin, Oregon Just off the Oregon Coast Highway southeast of Portland, this 7,380-square-foot home perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean offers unmatched views and luxury for the Pacific Northwest.
	Maui, Hawaii This masterpiece was designed for actor Richard Chamberlain and features only the finest materials and architectural design elements.
	Kauai, Hawaii Tucked into the lush tropical forest and white sand beaches of Kauai’s Papa’a Bay on 174 acres, represents old Hawaii at its finest.
	Montecito, California Located in Montecito’s prime gated oceanfront enclave, this contemporary villa on 8,400 square feet overlooks a sandy cove with panoramic ocean views.
	Carpinteria, California This contemporary estate offers expansive walls of glass that look out onto the sands of Southern California’s Gold Coast.
	Malibu, California Turn back time in Cher’s Italian Renaissance-style Malibu estate. Set on 1.72 acres on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this three-story, 14,000-square-foot villa has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a theater, a gym, and multiple verandas.

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