Details: 5000 square-foot lot atop the Pillar Point headland, just around the corner from Maverick's. 

Description: Consider this an opportunity to erect a few columns of your own outside the gates of the Coliseum. But instead of the roar of lions, count on the steady crashing of surf.

The vibe of the coastal area surrounding infamous big wave spot, Maverick's, is a charming combination of farming, fishing, and Pacific Ocean inspired contemplation. Just a 30 minute drive from the city in San Francisco, the Half Moon Bay area is becoming a destination for big city respite. Exhibit A: The recently constructed Ritz Carlton. 

This ocean-view bluff-top lot is situated on the Pillar Point headlands and includes a current coastal development permit which took three years to obtain. The permit is for a 2,307 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, two-story house with a third level loft. On a big day, it's likely you'd be able to spot Nathan Fletcher or Mark Healey on the left at Mav's from the second floor.

But as you might expect, Maverick's isn't the only wave on offer, and nearby are a host of private or semi-private reefs, beaches and coves. And, the property sits just North of the network of trails and nature preserve that is Pillar Point.

Should you opt to build, all utilities are available.

Location: Moss Beach, California

Price: $299,000

For More Information: Contact the seller's agent, Gloria M. Clark at 650-479-1115.