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Cistus Hill

Long terraces, long views.

Cistus Hill rises behind the harbor in a series of terraces. The streets follow the slope, so most homes look west over the bay. On a clear evening you can see both headlands at once.

The hill is named for the cistus, a wild shrub with white and pink flowers. It covers the open slopes each spring. Olive groves and lone cypress trees still stand between the upper streets.

The homes

The lower terraces were built first. They hold tile-roofed bungalows from the 1920s and larger stucco houses from the 1930s. Higher up, the lots are larger and many of the homes are new.

A few rows of townhouses stand along Cistus Hill Road, near the foot of the hill.

The streets

Cistus Hill Road is the main way up from the harbor. Firstlamp Lane runs along the first terrace. Goldhour Terrace runs along the highest one, and it holds the light the longest.

Out the door

Cistus Hill Common is the park at the top, with open lawns and a view of the whole bay. The Cistus Hill Steps link the first terrace to the harbor streets below. At sunset the steps fill with people who have come to watch.

At a glance

  • Bay views from most streets
  • Cistus Hill Common, at the top
  • Sunset from the Cistus Hill Steps
  • Homes from the 1920s to today

Places

Cistus Hill Steps
A public stone stair from the harbor streets up to the first terrace. People sit here to watch the sun go down.
Cistus Hill Common
A park on top of the hill, with old olive trees, open lawns and a view of both headlands.
Cistus Hill Creek
A creek that runs from the hills to the bay, north of the harbor.

Streets

  • Cistus Hill Road
  • Firstlamp Lane
  • Goldhour Terrace

Homes listed in Cistus Hill

  • A modern house of pale stone with three floors of glass. A long pool lies on its terrace, above tile roofs and the bay.Concept image
    For sale House (Sample)

    Goldhour House

    Goldhour Terrace, Cistus Hill

    A new house on the high terrace, made for the last hour of light.

    $6,900,000

    5 beds, 5.5 baths, 5,100 sq ft

    • Ocean view
    • Bay view
    • Pool
    • Terrace or deck
    • Wine cellar
  • A white hillside house with a tile roof and an arched upper terrace. Olive trees step down the slope toward the bay.Concept image
    For sale House (Sample)

    Hillside house on Firstlamp Lane

    Firstlamp Lane, Cistus Hill

    A 1934 hillside house with an arched terrace and the whole bay in view.

    $3,650,000

    3 beds, 3 baths, 2,750 sq ft

    • Bay view
    • Terrace or deck
    • Garden
    • Fireplace
    • Home office
  • A white bungalow with a red tile roof and an arched front porch. Behind it are raised garden beds, a fig tree and a small garage.Concept image
    For sale House (Sample)

    Bungalow on Cistus Hill Road

    Cistus Hill Road, Cistus Hill

    A 1924 bungalow with an arched porch and its first tile.

    $2,275,000

    3 beds, 2 baths, 1,980 sq ft

    • Historic home
    • Garden
    • Fireplace
    • Home office
    • Garage
  • A row of four pale townhouses with arched doors, wood garage doors and small iron balconies. The harbor lies beyond.Concept image
    For sale Townhouse (Sample)

    Townhouse on Cistus Hill Road

    Cistus Hill Road, Cistus Hill

    A 2022 townhouse at the foot of the hill, with a roof terrace.

    $2,150,000

    3 beds, 3.5 baths, 2,050 sq ft

    • Bay view
    • Terrace or deck
    • Garage
    • New build
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