Experience the best of coastal living just half a mile from the beach! This bright and open corner unit boasts large double-pained windows in the living and dining rooms, offering abundant natural light. Step outside to a spacious patio where you can unwind and enjoy the ocean breeze. The condo has been tastefully updated, featuring fresh paint, new bathroom vanities and flooring, doors, windows, dishwasher, garbage disposal and vanishing screen door. The furnace is 3 years old. The community offers resort-style amenities including 2 pools, a spa, and expansive open spaces adorned with lush greenery and mature trees. Enjoy the convenience of one carport and ample additional parking in the parking lot or on the street, along with a sizable storage unit at one end of the carport. With quick and easy access to Interstate 5, you can effortlessly explore all that the area has to offer. A 10-minute drive heading south, you'll find Encinitas downtown on Hwy 101 and Cardiff, while a 10-minute drive north leads to Carlsbad Village. Don't miss the chance to make this coastal retreat your new home. The property is virtually staged.