Perched on a spectacular bluff overlooking the Pacific, this deliberately low-key weekend retreat sits in the mist. Swells form and skate below on the water’s surface, cresting at impressive heights. But peering out of the home’s wall-to-wall windows, the waves seem small in context to their vast ocean setting.

Its quiet exterior palette and native plantings help nestle the house into the coastline, with expansive doors that provide easy flow through the house from a protected courtyard to the coast. Inside, exposed rafters recall the underside of a boat hull, connecting them to the sea beyond.

A palette of fresh white and sea blue complement the coastal setting, while whimsical touches of tie-dye and chunky rope recall the nearby boardwalk. Ample storage for surfboards allows the family easy use of nearby beaches.