Few places in California are as thrillingly scenic as Big Sur, where wind-swept mountains fall precipitously to meet the roiling Pacific Ocean, and rare is the opportunity to acquire a 150-acre legacy estate in the area that has ocean access. Once owned by the influential Pfeiffer family—a local state park is named after them—and for the last 60 years by late Lockheed co-founder Cyril Chappellet and his family, the property is newly available for $100 million. The vast spread known as the Heart of Rancho Rico includes three residences plus plenty of land to raise chickens and cows, a secluded camping spot with epic coastline views, and a private road that winds down to a secluded beach. Meanwhile, Al Jean, a veteran producer and showrunner for “The Simpsons,” has hung a $10 million price tag on his vibrantly decorated longtime home in L.A.’s Brentwood neighborhood.

Ay, Caramba! A 'Simpsons' Showrunner Just Listed His L.A. Retreat for $10 Million

Occupied by entertainment industry veteran Al Jean for nearly two decades, the Brentwood residence features colorful interiors, a lagoon-style pool and a writer's shed.

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