Kayla Breneman is a Laguna Beach Realtor with BONLIFE Real Estate, specializing in luxury coastal homes, first-time buyer transactions, and listings across Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Aliso Viejo, Irvine, and surrounding Orange County communities.Born and raised in Orange County, California, Kayla brings a perspective most agents simply can't replicate. She grew up in a family-run appraisal business, started her real estate career in mortgage lending, and is a licensed mortgage loan originator — giving her a financial edge in valuation, negotiation, and structuring deals that most Laguna Beach realtors don't have.
Today, she lives in Laguna Beach and serves clients throughout South Orange County's coastal markets.Laguna Beach Real Estate ExpertiseLaguna Beach isn't a one-size-fits-all real estate market. The neighborhoods — North Laguna, South Laguna, Top of the World, Three Arch Bay, Emerald Bay, Woods Cove, Temple Hills, Bluebird Canyon, and Arch Beach Heights — each have their own personality, price point, architectural history, and buyer profile. Kayla helps clients navigate the differences with clarity, whether you're shopping for a historic North Laguna cottage, a Top of the World view home, a luxury estate in Emerald Bay, or a coastal investment property.
Over the past five years, Kayla has closed 32+ transactions totaling more than $47.8 million in sales volume, ranging from $475,000 condos to $2.6 million coastal estates. Her recent Laguna Beach sales include $2.5M+ homes on Virginia Way and Cortez, with sellers closing in as little as 9 days on market at full asking price. She represents both buyers and sellers, with experience in luxury homes, first-time home buyers, relocations, and investment properties.
For sellers, Kayla builds tailored marketing strategies — professional photography, staging, targeted digital exposure, and proactive agent networking — designed to attract qualified buyers and close at the highest possible value.For buyers, she goes beyond the MLS. Through her established South Orange County network, she sources off-market opportunities most agents never see, walks clients through every inspection (including the critical sewer lateral inspections that general home inspectors skip on older Laguna Beach homes), and negotiates aggressively to protect her clients' interests.
A Laguna Beach resident who knows the local market firsthand. A background in mortgage lending and property valuation that gives buyers and sellers a financial edge. A communication style that's clear, proactive, and white-glove from first showing through final signature. A genuine love for Orange County's coastal communities that shows up in every transaction.Service AreasLaguna Beach, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Monarch Beach, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Irvine, San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch, and surrounding South Orange County markets.
If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Laguna Beach or anywhere across coastal Orange County, Kayla offers a complimentary, no-pressure consultation. Explore neighborhood guides, current Laguna Beach listings, and market updates at kaylabreneman.com, or reach Kayla directly at (949) 415-9162 or kayla@bonlifere.com.Kayla Breneman, REALTOR® | BONLIFE Real Estate | California DRE #02199031
