San Clemente Neighborhoods / Misty Ridge
Living in Misty Ridge, San Clemente
Custom 1980s homes on a quiet ridge with panoramic ocean views, minutes from downtown.
Updated October 23, 2026 · Jacob Hazzard, Luxre Realty
Late 1980s
Most homes built
Custom
Homes
3,000–5,000
Sq ft
3–5
Bedrooms
1
Community entrance
Low
HOA dues
About Misty Ridge
Misty Ridge sits in the hills of Central San Clemente, east of the 5, just off Avenida Salvador and near Avenida Presidio, which leads down to downtown. It has a single entrance, and its side streets end in cul-de-sacs. The homes are custom, many built in the late 1980s, roughly 3,000 to 5,000 square feet, and many have panoramic ocean views reaching downtown and Dana Point Harbor on clear days.
Local tip: Misty Ridge wraps around what locals call the "Top of the World" in San Clemente: custom homes and big ocean views.
Why People Move to Misty Ridge
Ocean views
Panoramic views over downtown to Dana Point Harbor on clear days
Custom homes
Many with designer finishes, some on oversized lots with pools or room for one
Quiet and private
One community entrance, with side streets ending in cul-de-sacs
Close to downtown
Near Avenida Presidio, which leads down to downtown
Low HOA dues
Few shared amenities keep dues low
Types of Homes
Custom single-family homes
About 3,000 to 5,000 sq ft, 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2.5 to 5 baths, 2- to 3-car garages
Misty Ridge Home Prices
Homes for sale
0
At the time of research, Oct 2026
Source: Ruby Home
No Misty Ridge homes were listed for sale when this guide was written. Homes here trade rarely, so recent closed sales are the best guide to value.
Want a valuation for a specific Misty Ridge home?HOA & Taxes
- HOA dues are low because there are few shared amenities; get the current amount for any specific home
Getting Around
- Just off Avenida Salvador, east of I-5
- Avenida Presidio leads down to downtown
Schools
Misty Ridge is in Capistrano Unified School District. Always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
Misty Ridge FAQ
Where is Misty Ridge in San Clemente?
In the hills of Central San Clemente, east of I-5, just off Avenida Salvador and near Avenida Presidio.
What are homes like in Misty Ridge?
Custom homes, many built in the late 1980s, about 3,000 to 5,000 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms, many with panoramic ocean views.
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More San Clemente Neighborhoods
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Marblehead
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Sea Summit
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Shorecliffs
Classic 1960s single-family homes near the beach, next to a golf course, with a private beach club.
Cyprus Shore & Cyprus Cove
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Broadmoor
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Sea Ridge Estates
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Sea Pointe Estates
A 24/7 guard-gated hillside community of custom homes with views to Catalina.
Southeast San Clemente
Hillside homes east of the 5 around the municipal golf course, close to the beaches near Trestles.
Jacob Hazzard is as good as it gets! He found the exact type of niche property we were looking for
Thinking About Misty Ridge?
I grew up in San Clemente and am happy to walk you through any home or street in Misty Ridge, no pressure.
Jacob Hazzard, REALTOR® | CA DRE# 02222037 | Luxre Realty