Located on some of the most breathtaking shorelines in the world, these glistening mega-mansions offer sand, sea and luxury living in abundance. Packed with everything from tennis courts to infinity pools, wine cellars and golf simulators, these incredible oceanfront estates also come with dazzling white-sand beaches on their doorstep. Grab your sunscreen and let's take a look...

This glitzy coastline of eastern Long Island has long been seducing affluent New Yorkers with its sprawling mansions and beautiful stretches of sand. This contemporary gem, located in Wainscott, offers approximately 11,000 square feet of living space, as well as direct access to 230 feet of pristine, sandy white beach – perfect for sunbathing, surfing or twilight bonfires.

Flanked by the Atlantic Ocean and idyllic rolling countryside, this house is both private and peaceful. Masterfully designed by Barnes Coy Architects in 2018, the home's stucco and teak exterior conceals a flawless interior. The main open-plan living room features a soaring 22-foot ceiling, while a double-height wall of glass allows for a light-filled space with jaw-dropping ocean views.

There are six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, spread across four colossal storeys. Everywhere you look you'll find refined, high-end materials, including granite, zinc and tempered glass. The home's kitchen is kitted out with state-of-the-art appliances and offers direct access to an outdoor terrace, which is ideal for alfresco dining. There's also a media room and a master wing, offering sea views, dual bathrooms and a pair of walk-in closets.

If all this wasn't enough to entice you, the property also boasts a four-car garage, a spa with a steam room and sauna, an expansive gym overlooking the garden, and a golf simulator room, which could easily be transformed into a home theatre. The house also offers over two and a half acres of land, two staff suites, and a glistening outdoor kitchen and pool. It's no wonder then that this mesmerising home, currently on the market with Corcoran, has a price tag of $52 million.

With seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and 18,299 square feet of interior space, this glitzy Mediterranean villa offers direct access to one of the best beaches in Marbella, Spain. Sitting on over half an acre of land, the enchanting estate is located in the sought-after residential area of Los Monteros, just a few minutes’ drive from the city centre. But who needs to venture beyond the backyard when your home looks like this?

Listed for sale with JamesEdition for an impressive $29.6 million (£22.5m), the home comes with a 24-hour security service and no end of luxury amenities. Spread across three beautiful floors, the main level boasts a spectacular entrance hall for the ultimate regal welcome.

As well as breathtaking landscape views, the living areas feature striking vaulted ceilings, elegant hardwood floors, exposed wooden beams, rustic European fireplaces and refined furnishings. Elsewhere, there's a spa, complete with a Turkish bath, sauna, hydro-massage shower, a heated indoor pool, gym, and massage room.

Two of the guest suites offer a private balcony and direct access to the pool area, where you’ll also find a stunning Mediterranean garden, a wooden deck, a Balinese gazebo, a covered outdoor kitchen and dining zone and a firepit. Meanwhile, the lower level is the dedicated entertainment space, complete with a wine cellar, bar, billiard room and home cinema. What more could you want?

Sleek, smart and state-of-the-art, this bespoke home epitomises the Californian lifestyle. Located on the enviable white sands of La Jolla in San Diego, this beautiful oceanfront home spans 6,071 square feet and features four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Currently for sale with Sotheby's International Realty for $26.9 million (£20.4m), the VIP beach home is the lap of luxury.

The home's exquisite outdoor terrace is perhaps its most spectacular feature. The cantilevered 1,275-square-foot deck not only offers unobstructed ocean vistas, but a dining area, a solarium and a sunken Jacuzzi. Plus, with 60 feet of beach frontage, the lucky new owner of this pad will only ever be moments away from the area's pristine sand and epic surf.

Inside, the property's interior layout is arranged around the view and took five years to create. Constructed from the finest materials, every living space exudes sophistication. A simple colour palette allows the scenery to take centre stage, while the home's timber ceiling and glass walls create a modern and elegant finish.

The master bedroom is a truly breathtaking space, thanks to the incredible private balcony and frameless sliding doors, which span the entire width of the room. If all this wasn't enough, the beautiful retreat also comes with a full security system, walk-in closets, a private elevator, a butler’s pantry and a separate in-law suite, as well as a quarter-of-an-acre garden. 

Positioned on an ultra-private hillside plot in sought-after Malibu, California, this captivating contemporary home has an impressive 212 feet of beach frontage. The dramatic contemporary home was designed by architect Guy Dreier and features a striking glass and steel façade, as well as angular walls that jut out to match the cliff face on which it sits.

Thanks to its elevated position and endless walls of glass, almost every room benefits from expansive views across the city's coastline. Currently for sale with Coldwell Banker for a staggering $65 million (£49.3k), the bespoke cliffhanging home offers a 4,922-square-foot interior, three bedrooms and four bathrooms. Every space is decked out with high cedar ceilings, polished granite walls, French limestone floors and automated glass doors.

The master bedroom is a home in itself and comprises the entire lower level of the property. The stunning suite has floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the ocean, as well as a home office, sitting area, luxurious bathroom, walk-in closet, and a private flagstone patio with a waterfall and pond. There really is no place else we'd rather wake up...

The home's 2.5 acres of manicured grounds feature a tennis court, a grotto-style Jacuzzi, numerous sunbathing decks, a barbecue area and a pizza oven. There are also several exterior balconies overlooking the sea and a private terraced path that leads directly to the sand. 

Seminole Landing, an estate along the Florida coastline, is inspired by the tropical villas of the Caribbean. Nestled on 1.4 acres of secluded, gated land, the mansion is made for modern, relaxed living. Listed for sale with the Palm Beach Brokerage for $44.5 million (£33.8m), this property has to be seen to be believed.

The house once belonged to Tiger Woods' ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, and it's every bit as VIP as you might imagine. The bright and airy open-plan living area has expansive windows and sliding glass doors that recess back into the wall, allowing for unobstructed views over the dazzling North Palm Beach. Ideally located for sports lovers, the estate is a stone's throw away from the exclusive Seminole Golf Club.

The upper level is home to the master suite, which has its own balcony and double ensuite, as well as three fireplaces and a walk-in wardrobe. The four guest bedrooms also have their own private bathrooms and plenty of wardrobe space for even the most serious shopaholic.

The lower levels offer an array of luxury facilities, including a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a movie theatre and a fitness centre. Heading outside, the grounds feature verdant lawns, a swimming pool complete with water slide, a basketball court and even a putting green. For the ultimate in alfresco entertaining, the home also has outdoor living areas with firepits and a cabana.

This grand 20,000-square-foot home in The Bahamas sits in one and a half acres of lush land and comes with 246 feet of white-sand beachfront. Equipped with amenities worthy of a private resort, such as an infinity pool, outdoor shower and a professional tennis court complete with an air-conditioned pavilion, it's the ultimate in tropical luxury.

Inspired by the tranquil waves of The Bahamas, the interior architecture is awash with curves and undulating lines. The two-storey living area is perfect for entertaining with its circular sofas and sociable open kitchen. The expansive space is completed with an enclosed veranda that features panoramic views over the ocean.

A beach house isn't complete without a wet bar, and this one is particularly lavish, decked out in black gloss and flanked with a stylish glass table and two grand chandeliers. Venturing outside the home is just as exciting as it's near an 18-hole golf course and has access to tennis courts and a private beach club.

With 12 bedrooms and 17 full bathrooms, each room has been decked out with custom furniture imported from New York City. The spacious master suite has an ensuite bathroom and two luxurious dressing spaces. A breathtaking home deserves a breathtaking price tag, and Villa Tarka doesn't disappoint. Listed with Sotheby's International Realty for $24.7 million (£18.8m), this unforgettable villa is almost too good to be true.

This luxury property in the Cayman Islands couldn't be much closer to the ocean, with the crystal blue waters just feet from the front door. In the lush surrounding grounds, you'll find hammocks, an alfresco kitchen and professional-style tennis courts – looks like paradise to us!

With floor-to-ceiling windows, luxurious dark wood furnishings and indoor palm trees, the property is packed full of amenities fit for a billionaire, including a helipad, wine cellar, spa and fitness centre. Known as the great room, the main living space is split over three levels and has six chandeliers and gold limestone floors.

Currently for sale with Sotheby's International Realty for $40 million (£30.4m), the eight-bedroom, 14-bathroom property unfolds over four lavish floors. This unusual master suite is situated on the second floor, with its quirky hexagonal shape offering panoramic views across the stunning Caribbean Sea.

The huge home is the perfect place to unwind and relax – the spa offers a whole plethora of treatments and there's even a sauna and steam shower too. If that wasn't enough, there's a playroom downstairs in the basement with a bouncy castle and ball pit to keep the children entertained. Our favourite feature, however, has to be the enchanting grotto-style pool.

The largest private beachfront estate in Bermuda, this extravagant home comes with its very own cove and all the luxury amenities you could imagine. The newly constructed modern mansion sits in five and a half acres of land and is spread over four sleek storeys. If you have $21.5 million (£16.4m) in the bank, then The Residence could be yours. 

Inside is just as luxurious as the exterior, with a stylish interior that features marble fireplaces, plush soft furnishings and hardwood flooring. As well as a gym and table tennis, the extravagant home also has a professional chef's kitchen.

Each of the eight ensuite bedrooms benefits from sweeping ocean vistas with private balconies. Imagine waking up to that view! Decked out in neutral décor, we'd love to kick back and relax here after a long day soaking up the sun.

The only private property with a direct golf cart path to Bermuda's luxury hotel, The Loren at Pink Beach, The Residence has access to all the best facilities including a spa, two oceanfront restaurants and a beach club. If you'd rather have a bit of privacy, then you can take your pick from the home's numerous verandas or curl up by the fireplace in the library room.

Swan Landing can be found on an idyllic stretch of sand in Great Neck, New York. It was custom-designed by the architectural team at Shope Reno Wharton Associates and offers a one-of-a-kind aesthetic, as well as a rather eye-watering price tag. Listed for sale with Sotheby's International Realty for $45 million (£34.2m), the prominent pad sits on over five acres of land and benefits from access to its own sandy beach.

The amazing American estate spans 23,000 square feet and offers 10 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. Designed to exemplify luxury living, the home doesn't disappoint when it comes to amenities, interior design, or panoramic views. The opulent estate features a deepwater dock, indoor pool, outdoor pool, tennis court, English garden, guesthouse, greenhouse and much more besides...

Built in 1995, the property offers an immaculate, elegant interior of grand proportions. Each room overlooks the water's edge, while floor-to-ceiling windows flood every space with natural light. The entrance hall offers a striking sweeping staircase that wraps about the wall, as well as hardwood floors, a double-height ceiling and a dominant central chandelier.

While the kitchen is refined, the reading room is cosy and inviting thanks to its timber-panelled walls, roaring fireplace and barrel ceiling. Elsewhere, there's a formal dining room with decorative cornicing, a lounge overlooking the waterfront, and an impressive wine cellar. The master suite comes complete with dual walk-in wardrobes and a colossal ensuite bathroom with a bathtub positioned under a window – the perfect place to soak up the scenery.

Fans of Netflix’s Selling Sunset may remember this captivating property as Mary and Romain’s potential wedding venue. On the show, we were treated to an access-all-areas tour of the beautiful retreat, which is positioned on a rocky ledge overlooking one of the most sublime coastlines in all of Malibu.

The European-style home was inspired by Italy’s Amalfi Coast and encompasses two floors and 3,800 square feet. Known as Il Pelicano, it lies behind secure gates and offers access to not one, but two beaches. Constructed from stone, the house is filled with custom-made pieces, including a reclaimed European fountain and antique French doors that decorate its entrance.

Built in 1960, the house is perfectly designed for indoor-outdoor living. Il Pelicano features swathes of bespoke windows that frame the sea, allowing for unobstructed views. The rooms are laid out to face the landscape, while a pared-back interior allows the scenery to do all the talking. One of the property's three bedrooms, this space dazzles with a large arched window overlooking the ocean.

Described by Nest Seekers as “the unparalleled crown jewel on the Malibu Coast”, the home also includes a rooftop deck, where incredible ocean vistas can be savoured over a drink or two. The mesmerising beach house, which recently sold for $26.5 million (£20m), is as good as seafront real estate gets.

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