Tuscan style homes shaping coastal California life
Old-world forms meet modern comfort along California’s wine country and coast. Tuscan style homes in Sonoma, Carmel and Santa Barbara borrow from centuries-old Mediterranean cues and translate them for sun, views and entertaining. Expect terracotta-tiled roofs, stucco or stone walls, arched openings, wrought-iron details and courtyards that extend living outdoors, all adapted for today’s open plans and indoor-outdoor flow typical of Mediterranean luxury homes.
Tuscan style homes in Sonoma
In Sonoma, vineyard views meet rustic refinement in Tuscan style homes. Architecture often pairs stonework and plaster with timbered ceilings, arched portals and symmetrically planned outdoor spaces. Recent architect-led estates in the area show wine cellars with barrel-vaulted ceilings, terraces framed by pocket doors, pavilions around pools and amenities like bocce courts, all designed for relaxed hosting between tastings.Set along West Dry Creek Road, Hollow blends tile floors, a beamed volume and seamless access to terraces, with a resort-style pool, outdoor kitchen and guest casita that make weekend gatherings effortless.
At Hollow, pool-centric outdoor rooms are a natural fit for wine country days. For more inspiration on outdoor water features and entertaining, explore our guide to discover luxury homes with pools in premium markets.
Carmel’s coastal take on Mediterranean luxury homes
Carmel-by-the-Sea favors light stucco walls in sun-washed tones, red clay roofs and arched openings balanced with clean, contemporary plans. Wrought-iron balconies and garden courtyards feel right at home just a short walk from the shoreline, while larger windows and open kitchens keep the vibe airy for beach-to-dinner living.In the Golden Rectangle, Pacaso home Dolores captures Carmel's take on Tuscan style homes with smooth stucco, balconies off tranquil suites and doors that open to a sheltered patio for effortless indoor-outdoor flow.
Santa Barbara’s refined Mediterranean luxury homes
Santa Barbara leans into hillside vistas and ocean air with stucco walls, clay tile roofs, arched windows and lush courtyards. You will often see fountains at the heart of the plan, wrought-iron balconies that frame coastal views and interiors that blend plaster, timber and patterned tile. Grand estates in the area also showcase Mediterranean forms alongside global tilework and generous terraces.In Montecito, Valley Estate pairs classic arches and Palladian windows with landscaped entertaining areas, a pool and guest house, delivering the effortless hosting that defines the region.
If views are a priority, explore how outlooks shape floor plans and outdoor spaces in our guide, a home with a view awaits in Santa Barbara and Lake Tahoe. After experiencing the indoor-outdoor flow at Valley Estate, this resource offers more ways to make scenery part of everyday living.
Make this lifestyle your own with Pacaso
Pacaso ownership lets you spend more time enjoying the best of Mediterranean luxury homes and less time dealing with logistics. Explore Pacaso homes in wine country or by the coast and choose the setting that fits how you host, relax and gather. Start with Sonoma’s vineyard settings at Sonoma County, Carmel’s beach-town charm at Carmel & Pebble Beach or Santa Barbara’s hillside estates at Santa Barbara & Montecito.Note: This article was generated with the help of an AI agent and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and clarity.
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