Mrs. Clinton Walker House

The Mrs. Clinton Walker House is a residential structure at Carmel Point known for its distinctive design features. The home contains a hexagonal living room with expansive windows overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Carmel Bay, along with three ocean-facing bedrooms and a central fireplace with integrated furnishings throughout the interior.

The residence was initiated when artist Della Walker approached Frank Lloyd Wright in 1945, with construction completed several years later. The building subsequently gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places and made an appearance in a 1950s film.

The residence appears in the 1959 film A Summer Place and received registration in the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

The residence can be viewed from the exterior, with windows featuring painted frames in a distinctive reddish tone serving as a recognizable feature. The waterfront location offers a direct experience of the site's position on the rocky point.

This residence represents Frank Lloyd Wright's sole design directly facing the ocean, featuring an unusual shape inspired by a ship's bow. The singular design was an adaptation to the exposed location on the point, with the Pacific Ocean as the immediate setting.

Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea

Inception: 1948

Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright

Address: 26336 Scenic Road. Carmel, CA 93923

GPS coordinates: 36.54350,-121.93326

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30