Vacation year-round at this well-appointed condo ideally located in the heart of San Clemente's desired beachside Pier Bowl. Just a few steps from the front door to the nearby beach access and a straight shot to the sand, this is coastal California living at its finest! Upon arrival, a very light and bright great room with peek ocean views welcomes you inside. A dining area just off an updated kitchen with distant hillside views & stainless appliances, and a family room all create one large seamless living space finished in exotic hardwood floors. Open the newer slider doors to the sound of nearby crashing waves and let the cool ocean breeze in during warm beachy days or cozy-up next to the fireplace on those crisp winter evenings enhanced by abundant sunsets. Two generous bedrooms share an updated full bathroom with an additional half bathroom servicing the living space. Side-by-side laundry niche is conveniently located equipped with newer machines. This single level unit is sure to impress the full-time resident as well as the part-timer looking for a vacation getaway, with solid year-round rentability. Upgrades include recessed lighting, newer vinyl slider doors & windows with custom window treatments, freshly finished interior paint throughout and newly-installed carpeting in the bedrooms. A rare combination of desired coastal amenities: world-class surfing nearby at Trestles & T-street, street-to-street property very close proximity to the sand and nearby volleyball courts via nearby beach access at Corto Lane off the front (right outside front door) and direct access to Linda Lane Park off rear, ample street parking, private parking for two cars (one in secured parking garage, one private space in carport), two additional guest parking spaces, a generous ocean-view patio (common area with legit view) and a low monthly HOA. All this within an easy walk to downtown, a 2.5 mile beach trail, an awesome downtown scene with popular cafes, new restaurants / fine dining, shopping, and entertainment including local events on Avenida Del Mar, summer beach concerts and live music, and seaside dining over the ocean at the classic Fisherman’s at San Clemente Pier. For those seeking a beachy lifestyle upgrade at Orange County’s most laidback location, this is a great opportunity!