The Best Celeb-Owned Beach Houses

From Leonardo DiCaprio's Carbon Beach house in Malibu to Celina Dion's Bahamian-style Floridian estate, celebrities are known for having some of the best beach houses across the country. While many celebs choose to use their beach houses as a second home, some A-listers like Lady Gaga and Cindy Crawford have chosen to settle down permanently in their beachside manors. Though Malibu is known for being filled with star-studded households, many artists such as Rihanna and fashion designer Donna Karan have decided to get even further away from the city in places like Barbados and Turks and Caicos.

Having the privilege of being able to own an ocean-front home is one that many only dream of, as is even having the ability to own more than one property. While some stars prefer to find seclusion in the mountains or in a mansion on Lake Como, there really is nothing more relaxing and peaceful than an ocean view and being able to walk straight out to the sand. That being said, here is our list of the best celeb-owned beach houses that are sure to serve up some inspiration!

Though she ended up selling her Jupiter Island estate for $38.5 million in 2017, according to the Daily Mail, Celine Dion enjoyed her Bahamian-inspired playground for many years. This 11,000-square-foot house had everything from a full-blown waterpark to five different pavilions on the property. With 13 bedrooms and 14 full-bathrooms, it is clear that this house is much more grandiose and extraordinary than your typical, quaint Florida beach house. Despite those amazing amenities, perhaps the best part of this estate is the fact that it has more than 400 feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage, meaning Dion was able to enjoy the beach in privacy and with ease.

Some other amazing highlights of this property include the three separate pools that include various seating areas and fire pits around them. Between the swimming pools and the picturesque palm trees, this island paradise truly acts as a tropical oasis, and it is a real wonder as to how Dion gave it up!

Just before he died, Donna Karan gave husband Stephan Weiss the gift of a lifetime by purchasing a stunning piece of Turks and Caicos land that was situated right next to the house in Parrot Cay that they had been renting. While sitting down with Architectural Digest, Karan said, "He asked me to promise that I would build a house on the property for each of our three children. He imagined it as a retreat where three generations could enjoy total privacy but be together." She added that the property is a "sanctuary" for her, and that her children think of it more like a vacation home.

Though it took her some time, Karan did end up fulfilling her promise. With heavy influences from Bali and Africa, this tropical retreat truly exceeds expectations and goes above and beyond your typical family beach house. According to Dominic Kozerski, one of the architects that Karan hired for the project, "Our goal was to create a sequence of calm, livable spaces that flow seamlessly from inside to out. The simplicity of the design leaves as much room as possible for Donna's personality and for the artifacts that she has collected on her world travels."

Located right on the most jaw-dropping piece of land in Hanalei Bay, Julia Roberts' former Hawaiian beach house is something straight out of a fantasy. With seven bedrooms and four bathrooms, this 3,700-square-foot home is the ultimate Hawaiian vacation house. According to Hawaii Life, the house was originally bought by a prominent Kauai sugar plantation manager named Hans Peter Faye in 1915. Roberts, however, acquired the property in 2011, after the family made the tough decision to put the house and surrounding property up for sale. Though the house isn't necessarily massive by any means, the land that it sits on is about two acres of untouched, pristine, ocean-front greenery.

After choosing to refocus her attention and finances on her Malibu house, Roberts sold the special Kauai beach house for $16.2 million in 2016. Being that the house offered both sea views and mountain views, this magnificent property was surely a tough one to let go of. However, Roberts bought the house for $13.375 in 2011, so she at least made a decent profit off of this slice of Hawaiian paradise.

Though it unfortunately burned down in the Woolsey Fire of 2018, Miley Cyrus and ex-husband Liam Hemsworth called an adorable Malibu bungalow home for a couple of years before tying the knot. It was in this celeb home that Cyrus wrote her hit song "Malibu," and enjoyed some idyllic months in the iconic and star-studded town. According to Trulia, the house was built in 1958 but had undergone renovations before Cyrus purchased it. Though it was only a mere 1,385 square feet, the house was absolutely adorable and it was located only a short walk away from Paradise Cove, one of Malibu's most pristine beaches. Despite the fact that it was a bit more inland and surrounded by lush greenery, the small distance to the sand made up for the lack of ocean views.

Plus, with two-acres of property, Cyrus and Hemsworth were able to have amazing privacy and seclusion in their retreat-like home that had gorgeous vegetation and stunning greenery. Some other amenities found on the grounds of the house included a gazebo, jacuzzi, and a two-car garage with an in-house charging unit for electric cars. Overall, this unique beach house was something special, and it was a heartbreaking loss for both Cyrus and Hemsworth.

Located on a six-acre lot just across from the famous Zuma Beach, Lady Gaga is yet another A-lister who has made Malibu her top pick for a beach house. While speaking about her Malibu estate with Vogue, Gaga said, "This is my sanctuary ... my oasis of peace." This lavish beach house is more than 10,000 square feet, and even has some horse stables along with a full guest cottage. According to My Domain, Gaga bought the expansive estate for a whopping $22.5 million in 2014, and though she does have a Hollywood Hills house as well, her Malibu pad is her primary place of residence.

Some unique amenities that guests of Gaga's house will find include a 1960s-era bowling alley, full wet bar, wine cellar, and home theater that is out of this world. The open floor plan of the house allows for the space to still feel rather cozy and connected despite its massive size, and the Mediterranean-style that is very apparent on the outside of the house creates a warm and inviting appeal. With an abundance of white and classic upholstered furniture, the house is actually rather traditional looking in some ways, creating a more elegant and classic feel than one might expect from Mother Monster herself.