Inside Elizabeth Holmes' Secret Oceanfront Rental Seen in ‘You Can See Everything' Documentary a Month Before She's Sent to Prison

The documentary titled "You Can See Everything," which centers on Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, was filmed in her former rental property located in Del Mar, California. The exclusive setting within a gated community has contributed to the film's surprising success since its unexpected debut at the Telluride Film Festival on September 6. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the production was kept under wraps for four years, leaving audiences astonished at its sudden release.

Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, allowed the film crew to stay in the guesthouse of their rental for 34 days leading up to her imprisonment at Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, which began on May 30, 2023. Oppenheim explained to Variety that maintaining secrecy was crucial to their vision. “Keeping it under wraps was very important because we never wanted to get in front of what we were capturing,” he stated. The crew worked long hours, typically filming for 16 hours a day, with cameras placed strategically throughout the home to ensure comprehensive coverage of their experiences.

The rental property itself boasts four bedrooms and four bathrooms and is situated in a highly private community known as Sandy Lane, which features only about a dozen homes and is less than a half-hour drive from San Diego. Celebrity real estate agent Josh Altman noted that the guard-gated nature of the community is unusual for beachfront properties, attracting numerous high-profile residents. The secluded location, combined with California's stringent anti-paparazzi laws, made it an appealing choice for Holmes and Evans as they faced the media scrutiny surrounding Holmes' legal issues.

According to reports from The New York Times, the couple moved to Del Mar to be closer to Evans' family, particularly his parents, William L. Evans and Susan Evans, who are well-known hotel magnates in San Diego. Although the property is currently not on the market, a previous listing reveals that the single-story home was constructed in 1948 and provides direct access to a private beach.

The home features high ceilings with exposed beams and large windows that connect the interior to the tranquil surroundings. Its mid-century modern design is characterized by honey-hued wood paneling throughout. Realtor.com estimates the property’s market value at approximately $5.8 million, although it is unclear how much Holmes and Evans paid for their temporary stay. The last known rental price was $5,650 per month in 2015, down from $5,950 in 2012.

This beachfront rental is not the only notable property Holmes has occupied amid her legal challenges. During her trial, which took place from August 31, 2021, to January 3, 2022, she lived in one of the seven homes located in the prestigious Green Gables area of San Francisco. This expansive 74-acre estate had been owned by the Fleishhacker family for over a century before being sold for a record $85 million in 2025.

Prior to the collapse of Theranos, Holmes and her former partner, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, invested in a $9 million French provincial mansion in Atherton, a wealthy area in Silicon Valley. This property was secured behind gated entrances and tall trees, providing them with privacy. The lavish five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom residence spans 6,800 square feet and includes gardens, a swimming pool, and a pavilion on a 1.16-acre lot, contrasting sharply with the more modest beach bungalow featured in the documentary.

Since Holmes' imprisonment, Evans has relocated with their young children from California to Texas, enabling them to visit her while she serves an 11-year sentence for three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Her sentence was later reduced to nine years for good behavior, and recent updates from the Department of Justice's Victim Notification System indicate that she has been approved for placement in a community correction center. Holmes is expected to be transferred to the Austin Transitional Center in De Valle, Texas, in August 2027.