A laid-back Carpinteria beachfront home caught stand-up philosopher Conan O’Brien in a reflective mood; the Siren song of its lifestyle beguiled him out of $23 million, a fair whack by...

Carpinteria beachfront real estate tends to be a touch on the pricey side, so the cost of taking ownership of Conan O’Brien’s oceanfront and enjoying the hassle of sweeping the...