Panoramic and Shimmering Ocean Views!!! This beautifully situated home faces Southwest, offering incredible Ocean and Catalina Island views from both levels (downstairs and upstairs, plus the yard). It is located in Monarch Beach, a 24-hour guard-gated community within walking distance to Salt Creek Beach, The Strand Beach Park, Waldorf Astoria Resort & Spa, Monarch Links Golf Course, and the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel. This is a premier location in Dana Point's coveted and beautiful Monarch Beach neighborhood within the Antigua tract. This home is in excellent condition and lovingly cared for by the original owner and a previous long-term tenant. The lovely residence has just been completely painted from top to bottom inside in a crisp, fresh white paint and will be painted outside soon. This home boasts two-story ceilings, is extraordinarily light and bright, with raised panel oak cabinetry, hand-set tile counters, Jenn-Air oven and microwave combo, hoodless electric cooktop, dishwasher and refrigerator, new black faucet and fixture for the sink, new LED recessed lighting, new ceiling fan with lights in all bedrooms, remote control shades in kitchen and dining areas, marble gas fireplace in the living room with fire-glass, eat-in kitchen area plus dining room, large living area with dramatic high ceilings, Dupont Corian counters in bathrooms plus mirror and lighting updates, and washer-dryer hookups in the direct access two-car garage. The primary bedroom suite upstairs has an ocean-view balcony with panoramic views in both directions. The bathroom has a nice walk-in closet, dual vanity sinks, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Amazing Sunset Views!!! The other two bedrooms are at the opposite end of the hallway, and each has access to a rear balcony. On the exterior, a double-door entry from the private, gated front yard wraps around to the backyard. The sunny, south-facing backyard has stone tile, low-maintenance landscaping, and fabulous ocean views. Enjoy the endless, cool ocean breezes and views from this unbelievable location. This location is conveniently located near the front or back entrances of the community (off of Niguel Road or Stonehill) for easy access to the beach, downtown Dana Point, and transportation. The Dana Point trolley runs throughout the summer and connects to San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, and Laguna Beach trolleys. The 5 freeway is easily accessible via Stonehill and Camino Capistrano.