Tour Beverly Hills Pawn Star Yossi Dina’s Remarkable Malibu Beach House
Is there any such thing as a romantic home owner? On a recent jaunt out to Malibu, I found one in the person of Beverly Hills Pawn star Yossi Dina, who, after showing me around his sleek Billionaire’s Beach house, told me, in his fluid Israeli accent, “a house is like a woman. You fall in love with her, you cannot let her go.”
And like the wife that Dina hopes to find sooner rather than later – he has been touted as one of Los Angeles’ most eligible bachelors – he pampers the house, cares for it, and treats it like a cherished “family member.”
Dina bought the Spanish Colonial from music icon Roy Orbison’s estate in 1998 for $1.8 million. It was built by entertainer Al Jolson in 1931. Dina enjoys relating how he made an offer on the house and it was accepted before he had the money to pay for it. He’s a big believer in “meant to be.”
“I’d just sold a painting for $25,000, and planned to use part of that for the down payment,” he says. “I had no idea where the rest of the money would come from.”
But the $25,000 check for the painting bounced. Dina shopped the painting around again – and soon got an offer from Christie’s International Auction House for $50,000, then an offer from a rep for $75,000. His negotiating radar went up, and he decided to sell it at auction. He ended up getting $780,000 for the painting two days before escrow was scheduled to close.
“That’s the way it’s always been for me,” he says with a smile. “I do the deal, then I get the money.”
It’s a unique recipe for success, but it certainly seems to work for him. Dina buys and sells millions of dollars worth of paintings, sculptures, jewelry, watches, first editions, cars and memorabilia from his Beverly Hills shop, the Dina Collection. He’s also starred in his own reality show, “Beverly Hills Pawn” on Reelz.
“If there is something you are looking for, I can find it, and for the right price,” Dina promises. He has a luxury item network that spans the globe, and makes deals at his own practiced pace and whim.
Proof of his deal-making chutzpah hangs on the walls of his prized beach house. He rotates the paintings frequently, depending on what he has in stock at his gallery, and whom he may be entertaining. Currently, paintings of note include a surprisingly interesting piece by Sylvester Stallone, and another by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Most of the walls in the approximately 3,500 square foot home are bright white, the better to display art on, but it wasn’t always that way. It definitely had a more Mediterranean flavor previously — and you can see proof of that in the Adam Sandler movie “Spanglish,” which was shot in Dina’s home. (Click here for a clip.)
While the exterior remains Mediterranean, the interior has gone decidedly modern. Additions include a centrally located open kitchen and a trapezoid-shaped fire pit, both of which Dina considers essential for his frequent entertaining: charitable fundraisers, dinners for prominent clients, holiday gatherings. Construction was completed several months ago.
His expansive deck—which overlooks the beach and includes seating areas, the aforementioned fire pit and a spa—is often filled with friends, and is the site of many a yoga session, Dina’s favorite exercise.
While the downstairs is for entertaining, Dina has reconfigured the upstairs area for his own private use. The master suite has been opened up so that the bathroom flows seamlessly into the bedroom, all with an unobstructed view of the Pacific. “I wanted to be able to see the ocean from the tub,” he confesses.
But perhaps one of the smallest rooms in the house represents Dina’s personality best. That would be a guest bath tiled in bright green, red, yellow, black and white — a work of art itself. It has a sense of motion, not unlike Dina himself. On the day I toured his home, he announced that he’d shot his last episode of Beverly Hills Pawn for the Reelz Channel, and was considering a show for another network that would cover the buying of even bigger-ticket items: cars? Real estate? British titles? The sky’s the limit.
Yossi I don’t know if you remember me but my name is Rob Cooper and I live in Australia.
I was very surprised to see your show has been returned to Australian T.V..
I was also surprised when I received your message the first time I contacted you to letyou know that I am a fan.
I’ve just watched your show where you sold a Beechcraft
plane and a necklace that was owned by Elizabeth Taylor.
As I said I’m a fan of the show so as long as the T.V Chanel keep showing I’ll keep watching.
Best regards to all.
Rob Cooper.
Yossi I will be in Beverly Hills early in the new year…..I have been contemplating who to sell a made for,one off cocktail women’s Rolex precision watch made for? Can’t say here a high up member of English royalty…..You are a nice man and funny I’ve seen you on YouTube…..shall I come in and see you
Julian
Yossi my name is Tonia Jordan I reside in Tulsa Oklahoma and I love your reality show Beverly Hills Pawn. My main reason for watching the show is my attraction to your voice and accent. It is the main reason I keep cable television it really catches my undivided attention love you an admirer Tonia
Thankyou Tonia
Your very sweet, come say hello if you visit Beverley Hills
Dear Rossi, I’m so sad Beverly Hill’s pawn is not going to be on anymore! Every morning I would watch it first thing,you really made my day! Plus it did hurt your one of the sexiest men in my book! Please let me know if you are going to come out with another show,if you have any trinkets that represent Beverly Hill’s pawn or just you’re autograph please send it to me, it will be cherished! My address is Kelly Greene 4062 meadow Dr Memphis Tennessee 38111
Dear Rossi, I’m so sad Beverly Hill’s pawn is not going to be on anymore! Every morning I looked forward to the show it made my day! plus it didn’t hurt your one of the sexiest men alive! please let me know if you will be coming out with another show. If you have any trinkets left from the show or just you’re autograph on something,please send it to me,it will be treasured! My address is Kelly Greene 4062 meadow Dr Memphis TN 38111 may this find you in the best of health,sincerly your fan Kelly
Eeeks – I wouldn’t put your home address on the internet like this. You can look up the Address to “Dina Collection” in Beverly Hills and send him a personal letter. He may not see this.
Hi yosi love your work. All the way down here in New Zealand from Rachandkarl01
Yossi sir you are my inspiration and with the shows ive been watching where the likes of Aria and the others would teas you because of your sense of humour it just put me at ease you and lastly I’ve become a fan of reality shows because of Beverly Hills Pawn,I’d love to just be a guest in your store one day
Hi Yosi my name is frank stathopoulos from Melbourne ….love you’re show and you’re beautiful ladies you employ…keep up the charm on the ladies that I’m trying to learn the craft.
Of all the reality shows out there, yours is the one most genuine, you have a powerful presence in the way you conduct yourself in business and life. I can see why everything falls in place in you business deals, you are a natural. The first time I saw your show and the great jewellery you have, and your knowledge in stones is great to hear.
You will always be on top in Business deals that I know for sure.
Brett Thompson
Love this show
Ah dig the guys approach…good mover and oprator.
Hi yossi I live in South Africa we love your show lol vijay
Hi Yossi, Jade from Australia here. I love your house and your TV show.
You see some amazing treasures come through your store!
How much for the ladies on the show and of course your Autograph? Rod Singleton 1831 Middlebury Rd.Freeport Illinois 61032.. Someday I’ll make it to Ca.and be invited to the VIP. Room…
A House is like a woman. You fall in love with her,you cannot let her go wow true that. Koos Tau from South Africa hope to meet you soon
Shalom from Tasmania, Australia.
Hello to you Yossi and to all who have journeyed with you. I have jus finished watching season 1 (Beverly Hills Pawn) for the second time and I am an endearing fan of your world that is emersed with beauty, colour & extravagance. I admire the shows exposure to quality, precision & eye for detail a real privilage to watch you Yossi do what you love and to love it more.
THANKU
Stuart Moaho
Greetings Yossi, I am Andries Maila from South Africa, I have an unlimited list of things that I love about you and the way you present your show, far most your customer attractive accent. And I love your show.
HAY YOSSI….. goodday champ Phillip Luke Chisholm… from AUSTRALIA. Eye no you are far away from me but eye am asking you on the hush a ????….. Do you no the painting buy artist JOSHUA REYNOLDS age of INNACENCE it not on show anymore at the National Gallery research says hung in 1847….then went to some guy named Tate in 1951….yes>.. well eye own it for real kept it seacrete…. eye tell you this for the reason mybe just mybe you have some big connection in the world or you you’r self have a fair bit of cash…. or some how wee”” me and you as my new budy.. can make bigger dollars then we have? On you’r TV show whatt DO YOU THINK.. let me no write back to me phillip luke chisholm australia P.S it’s not the copy OF the one thay call THE AGE OF INNACENCE.
hej yossi my name is jette from denmark me and tina was in beverly hills december 2017 you have time to toke you are very nice person and handsom to i am a big fan of you and the show jette pedersen
Hi Jossi,
My name is Martha from Martinsville, Virgina. I will be in Beverly Hills the first week in June, hope to stop by and say Hi.
Hi yossi… lee here from new zealand.. big fan of ya show.. cool guy and smooth… love all ya girls to..
Hi Yossi
Love your show and you have star dust sprinkled on you.Very entertaining .From Christchurch New Zealand
Yossi, what can I say. You’re the man whenever I need a deal.
Excited everytime I watch your show.
Brilliant cast. Lovely ladies.
Wonderful
Dear Yossi, My husband and I used to enjoy watching your show together. I admire the depth of knowledge and love you have for beautiful things. I am also intrigued that you are from Israel. My mother was a Holocaust survivor and after the war she was going to go to ISRAEL because her brother, her only surviving relative, was there. But she met my father in a DP camp in Italy and they came to America instead. I am fascinated by your show and the history behind your business. Now that the reruns are playing I look forward to revisiting. Good luck and Best wishes, Rhonda
When I hit the lottery,I buy only from you,love your style and class,