Party time: Gordon Ramsay, top left, and wife Tana, right, with David Beckham - both families used the Santa Monica house as a seaside base for the weekend - here, they're at another friend's house in MalibuThey've already got homes in France, England and Dubai - but the Beckhams have drawn a line at buying a second Los Angeles house.
Despite speculation that the multimillionaire couple had bought the stunning white modernist property pictured below in moneyed Santa Monica, we can reveal it in fact belongs to friends - clearly with their same impeccable taste.
The Beckhams were staying at the beach house with them at the weekend, along with their mutual good friends Gordon and Tana Ramsay and their family - and for a few days only, it became the beachfront Beckingham Palace.
Fit for Posh and Becks: David and Victoria Beckham stayed at their friends' house in Santa Monica
High life: The property features three balconies, white shutters and four floors and is estimated to be worth $5 millionThe property, worth $5million (£3.2million), features three balconies, white shutters, four floors and a huge sunroof - though it's slightly on the small side compared to the Beckham's $24million (£15million) Beverly Hills mansion a few miles inland.
Victoria, 36, and David, 35, spent the whole weekend at the swanky pad with their children and the Ramsays and their brood, using it as a luxurious seaside base.
The happy families then visited a friends' place in nearby Malibu for more seaside R&R - as David went topless to soak up the sun.
Cruz Beckham, five, was spotted wearing a Real Madrid jersey, while middle son Romeo, eight, practised his soccer skills wearing his father's jersey for AC Milan.
Meanwhile, reports over the weekend that the Beckhams had sacked 14 of their 50 employees working at their many properties around the world have been denied by the couple's spokesperson.
It had been reported that Victoria had called in money expert to overhaul their finances because she feared the high-spending lifestyle was inappropriate at a time when ordinary people are tightening their belts - and was told they wasted hundreds of thousands a year on surplus staff.
The spokesperson told MailOnline there had been no staff lay-offs at any of the couple's properties and that the story had been 'utter fabrication' by a tabloid newspaper.
However, Michelin-starred chef Gordon has confirmed he's going to open a pub in LA with David.
He told U.S. chatshow host George Lopez earlier this month: 'The pub would be modern British, something cool and hip with good food and a great atmosphere, somewhere we can go and have fun.'
Family friends: Gordon Ramsay with Romeo Beckham wearing his father's AC Milan jersey Earlier in the weekend, David and Victoria were more than happy to strip off to their swimwear and show off their toned bodies at the house - just like in the Armani ad last year.
While Victoria opted to wear a black polka dot bikini in order to make the most of the sunshine, David chose a pair of low slung denim shorts, and a backwards baseball cap.
The pair, who are currently splitting their time between London and Los Angeles, looked happy and relaxed as they spent some quality time together with a group of friends.
Beach bums: Tana, David, Victoria and their other friends hang out together by the sea in Malibu 
Sunday brunch: David and Victoria spent their Sunday at a house by the beach in Malibu with their kids and friendsDavid and Victoria's sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz also joined them, although they spent the majority of the day riding their bikes along Santa Monica beach while their famous parents watched from the balcony.
Later, Victoria went down to the beach to ensure all her boys were wearing their correct bicycle safety equipment before they sped off once again.
The couple are clearly making the most of their precious time together, as work commitments often see them spending a lot of time apart.
Laid-back in LA: Cruz and Brooklyn go barefoot as they follow their party friend 
Bend it like...: Romeo practised his soccer skills wearing an AC Milan football shirt, while younger brother Cruz was spotted wearing a Real Madrid topBut the pair showed that absence most definitely make the heart grow fonder as they laughed together and enjoyed a glass of wine on the balcony.
And despite being married for over a decade, the couple, who together are worth an estimated £125million, appear to be happier and more in love than ever.
Speaking in an interview recently, Victoria said: 'I look at David and I think, He’s so handsome and I’m so lucky to have him as a husband. And he’s an amazing father. I don’t blame people for looking at him and finding him attractive. I mean, I do.'
Tanned and toned: Victoria Beckham showed off her bikini body in a polka dot two piece while husband David bared his rippling abs in a pair of low slung denim shorts 
Relaxing: Victoria enjoyed a glass of wine as she sat with David... and bizarrely puffed on a cigar!The pair are currently in Los Angeles ahead of David's rumoured return to football team LA Galaxy next month following an achilles injury.
In addition, he and Victoria are said to be furious after finding out that England coach Fabio Capello does not want him to return to play for the national team.
source: dailymail
