Jean Louis Egasse was one of the first significant figures in the city's early architectural history. He settled in Laguna Beach with his wife and two children in 1923 and had left the city a decade later. In his brief tenure in Laguna, he designed some of the most iconic buildings in town, including the Laguna Beach Lumber Company office, the South Coast News Building, and the Crescent Bay Castle.

His unique style, a mixture of Normandy Revival and Storybook, continues to charm visitors and residents alike.

His beautiful designs are a lasting legacy of artistry and a reflection of his wonderfully eccentric personality.