ORA House, by Blue Heron, is a groundbreaking modern residence that redefines oceanfront living in Southern California. Spanning across four horizontally tiered levels, the five-bedroom, eight-bathroom residence showcases Blue Heron’s signature Vegas Modern design language, thoughtfully adapted to the California coast. A floating glass bridge leads to the entry, where ocean views immediately unfold through expansive pocketing glass walls. These blurred thresholds between indoors and out are paired with natural materials like heat-treated ash wood and stone, creating a seamless visual and emotional connection to the Pacific. The site’s unique curvature allows for both panoramic and intimate coastal vistas, anchoring the home’s siting as one of the most strategic in La Jolla.
- Name: ORA House
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Size: 7,581 sq. ft.
- Lot: 0.20 acres.
- Built: 2022
- Price: $32,500,000 USD – (04/27/2022)
- Sold: $22,500,000 USD – (04/26/2023)
Perched above the rocky cliffs of La Jolla’s Bird Rock enclave, the Ora House is a singular architectural achievement by award-winning design-build firm Blue Heron. Set on a rare curving oceanfront lot acquired in 2016, by Tyler Jones, founder and CEO of Blue Heron, this contemporary residence exemplifies the firm’s signature biophilic approach, blurring the boundary between land, sea, and structure. Ora is designed across four horizontal levels, each tiered to maximize Pacific Ocean views while offering seamless indoor-outdoor living. Anchored by a dramatic floating entry bridge that spans a three-level courtyard with cascading water walls, the home integrates natural materials such as heat-treated ash and stone with expansive glazing that opens to a 1,000-square-foot rooftop sky deck, a private infinity pool, and panoramic views stretching from Crystal Pier to the Coronado Islands.
Every element of the Ora House is designed with experiential living in mind. Water is a recurring motif throughout: a 26-foot-wide water wall, tranquil reflection pools, and a courtyard waterfall echo the coastal rhythms beyond. The main living spaces open fully to view decks, while the rooftop sky deck, with its covered lounge and outdoor kitchen, invites sunset entertaining. The primary suite occupies the upper level with an adjacent lounge and terrace, while the lower level integrates a theater, game room, bar, and two daylight-filled guest suites centered around a private courtyard. Additional features include three kitchens, a wine room with capacity for 400 bottles, and a four-car garage with an integrated lift system.
The Ora House is a fully custom-furnished estate by BH Lifestyles and a rare offering of new construction along this stretch of the California coast. Located within walking distance to Bird Rock’s vibrant four-block village of gourmet cafés, boutique shops, and beach access points, the home combines biophilic philosophy with elite craftsmanship and location. Designed to evoke a sense of wellness and clarity through architectural rhythm, light, texture, and openness, Ora is not only Blue Heron’s most ambitious coastal project to date, it also stands as one of the most expensive and architecturally significant homes in San Diego County.
- Designer: Tyler Jones of Blue Heron
- Builder: Blue Heron
- Photography: Austin Ashline
- Location: 5228 Chelsea St, La Jolla, CA, USA
