Best Penthouses in Los Angeles: 5 Stunning Penthouses You Need to See

Homebuyers looking for the height of luxury don't need to look any farther than Los Angeles penthouses for sale. These top-floor condos have all the common characteristics of penthouses, including birds'-eye views of either the Downtown Los Angeles skyline, the ocean, or the stunning rolling geography of the San Fernando Valley. While there are many stunning condo communities in the City of Angels, these are the best of the best. Keep reading to discover five must-see Los Angeles penthouse units.

The Century Building: The Cavalli Penthouse

A 38th-floor residence in The Century Building, one of the city's iconic high-rise condominium buildings, features sweeping, south-facing ocean views. But its appeal extends far beyond the breathtaking views. The magnificence of the interior, and to some extent, the building itself, elevates this penthouse to star status. The two-bedroom, five-bath home has 5,254 square feet of living space, and the building's elevator leads to a private entrance.

Step off the elevator into a world designed to wrap residents in the ultimate luxury. The interior features a flexible floor plan with everything one could want. Still, it incorporates features like an onyx bar, an oversized interior fireplace set into a Spanish marble wall, and a firepit on a terrace that is one of three separate outdoor spaces.

Both bedrooms feature ensuite baths and walk-in kitchens. The home features a cozy library, a designer kitchen, a separate office with a library, and a private sauna.

The Century City Condo tower is an A-list Los Angeles property, and this Cavalli Penthouse created a stir when it was first showcased in 2016. The elegant mahogany parquet flooring in the great room, dining room, and hallways of this elegantly-appointed condo are one of the many fine features that make this a showplace unit.

Glen Towers: The Cavier Penthouse

The Cavier Penthouse at The Glen Towers in Century City occupies half of the top floor, with unobstructed views of downtown LA, the ocean, and the mountains. It features three ensuite bedrooms, an expansive great room, a formal dining area, a gourmet kitchen, and three wraparound outdoor terraces on the outdoor entertainment deck.

You will be enthralled by the interior finishes and amenities in this incredible unit, which has 3,146 square feet of interior space and an additional 4,500 square feet of outdoor living space. The 180-degree vista encompasses both the downtown skyline and the ocean.

Embrace a contemporary lifestyle in this condo unit that combines a sought-after location with the ultimate contemporary design. The exuberant style melds distinctive design and natural beauty to create marvelous interior spaces that are as emotionally calming as visually exciting.

Situated just minutes from Westfield Century City Mall, Beverly Hills, and Westwood, and featuring 24-hour concierge service and valet parking, this is a distinctive choice for luxury living, offered at prices that hover around $4 million.

Beverly West: The Mogul

Owned for less than two years by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, this sprawling luxury unit, with superb luxury finishes, was listed for $22.5 million. It spans the entire 18th floor of a 22-story building and features views of skyscrapers, the Pacific Ocean, and the Los Angeles Country Club from four balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.

With approximately 2,000 square feet of living space, there are four bedrooms and seven baths, with enough luxury amenities — such as a custom-designed state-of-the-art chef's kitchen — to satisfy the tastes of anyone looking for luxury and glitz. A direct elevator whisks residents directly to the penthouse entry.

A superbly-designed great room features a temperature-controlled wine vault, a full wet bar, and an espresso bar. There are lounging nooks, backlit built-in shelving, a unique entertainment system with four built-in 65-inch screens, and a game area.

Private areas are equally spacious and unique. Each bedroom has an ensuite bath, and the master includes both a steam shower and freestanding soaking tub and a private luxury gym. The primary bedroom includes a spacious private sitting area with built-in bookshelves.

The building is situated along the Wilshire Corridor and features a fitness center, saltwater swimming pool, rooftop helipad, 24-hour concierge, and 24/7 security. Constructed originally in 2009, Beverly West contains only 35 condo units.

The Wilshire House

A Wilshire House Penthouse Amenity Includes a Designer KitchenReminiscent of a Tuscan villa, this three-bedroom, five-bath, two-story condo home on the upper floor of the prestigious Wilshire House blends exquisite design, luxury finishes, and a superb location into a distinctive enclave of ultimate lifestyle appeal.

Wraparound balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows on the main floor flood the interior with light and panoramic views. Architectural features, including Italianate frescoed ceilings, fluted columns, dark wood picture paneling, marble flooring, and a curved staircase with a decorative wrought-iron railing leading to private spaces on the upper floor, are hallmark features.

This elegant unit provides the ultimate comfort and style for discerning residents who appreciate the finer things in life. Both public and private spaces cater to residents' needs. The main level living and dining rooms are spacious and elegantly appointed, while the designer kitchen will accommodate a single cook or a caterer with equal ease.

The primary suite is superbly outfitted, with two ensuite baths that offer views as an adjunct to its spa-like ambiance. The suite also features separate dressing areas and two fireplaces. The views are spectacular in every direction, and the interiors frame Los Angeles city views to perfection.

Four Seasons: One LA

The extraordinary two-level penthouse at Four Seasons Private Residence may set new records, even in Los Angeles, where high-priced condominiums are not out-of-the-ordinary. As the brand's first stand-alone luxury housing development, the 12-story property has already made waves. But the 11,000 square-foot, top-floor residence, once listed for $75 million, has unleashed a virtual tsunami of reaction.

The unit, with an interior that will be customized for the buyer, will feature 13,000 square feet of space adjacent to a nearly 10,000 square-foot rooftop "garden oasis" featuring reflecting pools and terrace space with 360-degree views of the city and its surroundings. Situated near Beverly Hills, the location is deemed as exquisite as the idea.

The new building will contain a total of only 58 units. Seventy percent have already been sold. The top-floor penthouse unit has been envisioned as a modern interpretation of the Case Study Houses built for post-war modern living between 1940 and 1960. The buyer will be able to decide exactly how many bedrooms and bathrooms to include in the space, the final floor plan configuration, and the appropriate finishes to give life to a personal dream.

It is a uniquely individualized approach to luxury living.

Live on Top of The World in an LA Penthouse

In five of the finest buildings in Los Angeles, these five condominiums represent the cream of the crop, so to speak, on the condo market today. Each is unique, but all share a common theme. They are elegant, upscale, and highly desirable. If you're looking for the ultimate in Los Angeles high-rise living, you won't want to miss seeing these distinctive homes.

via LA Homes.