Villa Pacific West is a modern house in Pedregal built around walls of glass that frame the Pacific and the surrounding hillsides, five bedrooms sleeping eight. Four of the five are king suites with their own balcony and a private bathroom, two of those with both tub and shower. The fifth is a twin room set up for children, sharing a bathroom rather than having its own, which is worth knowing before you allocate. The interior is contemporary with granite and marble finishes, designer furnishing and distinctive artwork, and the main terrace carries a swimming pool and jacuzzi oriented at the Pacific. Downtown and the marina are minutes down the hill. Whales pass offshore in season and the terrace is the place to watch from.