If you are interested in this beautiful city, you should familiarize yourself with the properties on the market over a period of time. There is a lot of variation and good deals go quickly.
Being near the coast of Southern California is just about the finest place to be on earth. I may be biased but it is true!
Take a look at the active listings currently on the Multiple Listing Service. Active listings
The homes start at $990,000 and go up to $39,995,000. Something for everyone!
If you are curious about the most expensive listing, you can click on 13 Old Ranch Road, listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Realty. The customer facing listing page of the MLS allows you to click through all the pictures and gives you the information you need to decide you want to see this home in person. I will arrange an appointment to show you this home as well as all of the others. You do have to be qualified to buy it before the owners will allow the showing, but many people are qualified.