Perched on premium beachside ocean view cul-de-sac lot in the 24-hour gated oceanfront community of NIGUEL SHORES, this expanded BEACH HOUSE features panoramic ocean and Catalina Island views. The gated entry with brick walkways leads you to this spacious residence with open-concept design and views from all main rooms. The thoughtfully designed main level offers a central kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite counters, island, walk-in pantry, breakfast area with bay window and built-in buffet. The kitchen opens to a cozy family room complete with wet bar, bookshelves, media center, powder room/3/4 bath, and to the large living and dining room area with custom fireplace surround, tall windows and high ceilings...all with ocean views. The living room opens to a large brick patio area ready for entertaining a crowd and enjoying the spectacular Catalina Island sunset views. Rounding out the main level, the expanded primary suite boasts an ocean view, walk-in closet, and lavish bath with jacuzzi tub, separate shower, skylights and dual vanity sinks. The upper level offers a beautiful ocean view loft retreat perfect for office/den/library or 4th bedroom, 2 additional expanded secondary bedrooms and bath. The home includes a total of 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. From sunrise to sunset, this seaside coastal retreat offers the best of coastal living...just minutes away to the amazing Clubhouse with pool, spa, pickleball, tennis, sports courts, and park or to the blufftop oceanfront park and parking lot with direct beach access.  Niguel Shores is located next to the Ritz Carlton Hotel and is just minutes away from the the Dana Point Marina, the famous Salt Creek Beach, The Links Golf Course and Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and the Strands Headlands, shops, cafes and fine dining, and the art colony of Laguna Beach.  Enjoy resort-style living all year around living in Niguel Shores...The "Best-Kept" Secret Along The Coast!