A pair of Adirondack chairs with matching striped pillows offer a place to sit and enjoy the fresh ocean air. There's even sand beneath the chairs to get the feeling of being at the beach.

The ocean bluff side of the house is a narrow strip designed and installed with strictly low impact uses. A cantilevered deck, native plants, dry-laid pavers and a bocce court bring the living outside. On a clear day, the homeowners watch pelicans fishing, hang gliders drifting by at eye level and surfers in the white water from their breakfast table.

The see-through nature of the house shows how the home strongly connects with the landscape. A terraced sitting area by the turtle pond features cushioned chairs and a small fire pit at the center.

A quaint, colorful sitting area next to the turtle pond features bright orange and blue square seats that pair with a square-topped concrete table. A tall wooden fence adds a level of privacy to the space.

The front yard includes a refreshing pool that's perfect for swimming laps, low water plants, a giant dragon tree and a paver walkway that leads to the back entrance to the home.

To maximize the views from inside the house, the majority of the outdoor living space was placed on the street-side front yard. A pool was a must for the clients. The existing 60-year old Dragon Tree on site was carefully protected throughout construction and formed the inspiration around which the house and garden were designed. The tree shaped the garden and planting palette, while providing the depth and age a new home may lack.

Enjoy alfresco dining with the ocean waves crashing behind you. After the meal is over, guests can play a game or two of bocce.

The ever-changing kinetic sculpture evokes pelicans in flight.

A bocce ball court is surrounded by lovely landscaping and a breathtaking view of the ocean.

The baja entry pool eliminates the need for a ladder, thus making the design a lot cleaner. A geometric sitting area beside the turtle pond reflects the sleek, contemporary design of the space.

The glass fence creates soft screening between the front yard, pool, house and the public sidewalk. It also provides shelter from the salt-laden wind for the veggie beds and a couple of small fruit trees. Salvaged grape stake fencing keeps dogs out of the veggie beds, without discouraging a neighborly chat or exchange of produce.