Brooks Street
Laguna Beach, CA

Just blocks from the sand, Brooks Street embraces the character of a classic Laguna Beach cottage while enhancing its story through texture and restraint. This landscape is rooted in charm. A clear cedar farmhouse gate opens to winding paths of reclaimed brick, crushed granite, and courtsite stone. It’s an intimate, multi-patio layout that invites wandering, conversation, and pause.

The planting design features layered textures and soft color. Dianella, Ligustrum, and both French and English lavender drift through the yard, complemented by copper fixtures that cast a warm glow after sunset. Two multi-trunk specimens, the Strawberry Tree and the Fruitless Olive, serve as living sculptures, lit from below for evening drama.

Custom elements abound: a freestanding boulder wall adds structure without formality, while a limestone water feature and spiral topiaries add whimsy and movement. Every inch of Brooks Street feels lived-in and loved, offering a garden experience that’s deeply personal and timeless in feel.