Laguna Beach clifftop home by Mark Abel and Myca Loar
This Laguna Beach clifftop home was designed by architect Mark Abel with interior designer Myca Loar, and its main feature is a three-level steel frame that opens every floor to the Pacific. It has about 3,400 sq ft, four bedrooms and six bathrooms, according to its listing.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Architect | Mark Abel |
| Interior designer | Myca Loar (Shiny Bones) |
| Location | Laguna Beach, California |
| Size | About 3,400 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (listing) |
| Site | Rocky outcrop above a sea cave, decks about 60 feet above the beach |
The steel frame
The architect’s statement explains the structure:
” State of the art 3D structural modeling was used to design a three level steel frame with cantilevered beams allowing full width views at all three levels. The 33? frameless glass door system slides and stacks magnetically at each side. “
Features
The house has a media room, a glass elevator and views to Catalina Island. Heating, lighting, security cameras, music, irrigation and window blinds can be controlled from a phone or tablet.
The designers
More of their work is on Mark Abel’s site and Shiny Bones. We could not find a build year or a current sale status, so we cannot say who owns it now or what it is worth.
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FAQ
Who designed the Laguna Beach clifftop home?
Architect Mark Abel, with interior design by Myca Loar of Shiny Bones.
How big is the house?
About 3,400 square feet with four bedrooms and six bathrooms, per its listing.
What is the structure?
A three-level steel frame with cantilevered beams, giving full-width views on each floor.
What are the views?
The Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island.
Is it for sale?
The original listing was marketed for sale, but we could not confirm its current status.
Last updated: October 2026.
