964 Palisades Beach Road
For Rent964 Palisades Beach Road, Santa Monica, CA 90403
About this Home
An exceptionally rare opportunity to lease one of Santa Monica's most iconic Gold Coast beachfront estates, offered fully furnished for an 18-month term. Originally built in 1927 and completely rebuilt and re-engineered between 2005-2009, this approximately 8,000 sq ft, five-level residence represents the highest caliber of coastal architecture, design, and technology.Designed by William Hefner with interiors by Mark Cutler Design, the home blends modern Mediterranean elegance with resort-level comfort. Features include 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, a full-floor primary suite, multiple offices, a state-of-the-art media room, climate-controlled wine cellar, and a four-story elevator. Walls of pocketing glass frame unobstructed ocean and coastline views throughout, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The beach level offers an indoor/outdoor entertaining bar and kitchen, opening directly to a private pool, spa, and gated beach access. Multiple terraces, outdoor fireplaces, automated sunshades, and heaters allow year-round enjoyment.The residence is fully integrated with a Control 4 smart-home system controlling lighting, climate, audio, security, pool systems, gates, and shades. Additional highlights include a backup generator, whole-house water filtration, commercial-grade security, and enterprise-level networking throughout .Situated on an oversized Gold Coast parcel approximately 10% wider than standard, with no adjacent home on one side, the property enjoys exceptional light, privacy, and side views are extremely rare offering on this stretch of coastline Copy of 964 Palisades Beach Rd . Just moments from the California Incline, Third Street Promenade, bike path, and the Jonathan Club.A turn-key, fully furnished beachfront estate of this scale, pedigree, and condition is virtually impossible to replicate. Offered exclusively as an 18-month luxury lease.
The open-concept layout is designed for both grand entertaining and comfortable daily living. Residents enjoy access to premium amenities.
Building Amenities
Rental Requirements
Credit Score
Minimum 700+ FICO score required.
Income Requirement
3x monthly rent in gross income.
Security Deposit
Equal to 1.5 months rent.
Employment
2 years consistent work history.
Walk Score & Transit
Daily errands do not require a car.
Many nearby public transportation options.
Flat as a pancake, excellent bike lanes.
Market Comparison
Relative pricing for luxury rentals in this area
This property is priced competitively within the top 25% of luxury rentals in this area.
Nearby Schools
| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | GreatSchools High (Demo) public School • ratio 22:1 |
7 | Valley View Elementary (Demo) public School • ratio 18:1 |
6 | Lincoln Middle School (Demo) public School • ratio 20:1 |
NR | St. Mary Example Academy (Demo) private School • ratio 12:1 |
Request to Apply
Marcus Thorne
Property Manager




