**California Cove Laguna Beach Rental | Updated 2BR + Loft Home with Private Garden, Ridgeline Views & Trail Access**
Available for a one-year lease, this updated 2-bedroom plus loft and 2.5-bath Laguna Beach rental home is located in the highly desirable California Cove neighborhood. Offering approximately 1350 square feet of living space, private garden, ridge line views, and direct access to hiking trails connected to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, this residence combines coastal living, natural beauty, and everyday convenience just minutes from Laguna Beach's renowned beaches, restaurants, galleries, and shopping.
The light-filled interior features soaring ceilings, crisp white walls and flooring, elegant marble accents in the kitchen and surrounding the fireplace, and an open-concept layout designed for comfortable living and entertaining. The home includes two full bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with an en-suite bathroom, plus a flexible loft with scenic ridge line views that is ideal as a home office, media room, reading retreat, guest space, or creative studio.
The 2.5 bathrooms include a soaking tub, while the attached two-car garage offers a lockable storage room for added convenience. Ample street parking surrounds a charming island of mature flowering trees, contributing to the neighborhood's welcoming atmosphere. Residents enjoy a unique sense of community, enhanced by a neighborhood FreeLibrary and friendly daily dog walkers.
Outdoor living is a highlight of this California Cove home. A private wraparound garden inspired by Mexican design features colorful artisan tilework, three tranquil fountains, multiple seating areas, and beautiful ridge line views. Whether relaxing with a morning coffee or entertaining guests, the outdoor spaces provide a peaceful retreat in a truly exceptional setting.
Nature lovers will appreciate the home's direct access to scenic trails leading into Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, located just a five-minute walk away. This quiet cul-de-sac location offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility, allowing residents to enjoy a serene environment while remaining close to the best of Laguna Beach.
House for rent
$5,500/moFees may apply
21 Encinitas Ct, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
2beds
1,350sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Learn more|
Singlefamily
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
2 Attached garage spaces parking
Central, natural gas
What's special
Three tranquil fountainsColorful artisan tileworkPrivate gardenRidge line viewsSoaring ceilingsMultiple seating areasSoaking tub
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit, Inside
Features
- All Bedrooms Up, Bar, Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: All Bedrooms Up, Biking, Hiking
- Pool features: Contact manager
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 62208206
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
Location
- Region: Laguna Beach
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,500-8.3%$4/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #LG26131309 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $6,000$4/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #LG26034400 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $6,000-14.3%$4/sqft |
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| 2/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $7,000$5/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #LG26034400 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2011 | Sold | $450,000-3.2%$333/sqft |
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| 9/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $465,000+43.1%$344/sqft |
Source: Prudential California Realty #U11004076 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2001 | Sold | $325,000+21.7%$241/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2001 | Sold | $267,000+53.4%$198/sqft |
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| 7/22/1997 | Sold | $174,000$129/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 92651
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10El Morro Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.9 mi
- 8/10Thurston Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 10/10Laguna Beach High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi







