Italian Villa-Styled House in Manhattan Beach, 2005

Homes, like this one, located on a street called "The Strand" in Manhattan Beach, California, have front-yard views of the beach, and are marvelous to behold. Each one is different, with its own character and charm. It's no wonder that Manhattan Beach boasts many sports stars and actors who have homes here, from Tiger Woods, Michelle Kwan, and Maria Sharapova to Owen Wilson and Pat Sajak.