Welcome to the pinnacle of Southern California coastal living with this rarely available single-story beach bungalow in Dana Point's coveted Lantern District! Just one block from Pacific Coast Highway, enjoy the convenience of being a 10?15-minute walk to everything this vibrant beach town has to offer, including Heritage and Lantern Bay Parks, Dana Point Harbor, and Doheny Beach. The bright and open layout is filled with abundant natural light and features seamless design, vaulted ceilings with wood beams, cathedral windows, hand-beveled hickory plank flooring, solid pine wood doors, and custom brick and Rocky Mountain Gold (RMG) stonework embellishments throughout. The lovely curb appeal showcases a carport with retractable awning, drought-resistant landscaping, and a charming Dutch door entry. The open concept layout includes a bar-height granite countertop peninsula with seating and a chef?s kitchen boasting a DCS commercial quality 5-burner gas range and custom floor-to-ceiling cabinetry adjoined by a utility area with a full-sized stackable Frigidaire washer and dryer set. Every inch of this home has been meticulously utilized without wasting any square footage. Each bedroom is equipped with its own ensuite, and the primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and wooden French doors that open to the backyard. A dining room with skylight and built-in shelving serves as a great flex space. Comprehensive renovations have modernized both cosmetic and structural components of this 1961 home, including a repoured and reinforced foundation, rewired electrical, copper piping, dual pane windows, replaced sewer lines, central heating with a smart thermostat (Nest), and newer roof with a 40-year guarantee. The spacious backyard features a large lawn, lush mature landscaping, paved seating areas, an automated sprinkler system, and fruit trees including loquat, plum, orange, apple, mango, and fig. Additionally, this neighborhood is part of the highly rated Capistrano Unified School District.