Beautiful Ocean and Catalina Island view home in prestigious, guard-gated Niguel Shores. This home sits higher up at the top of the community and boasts incredible, unobstructed panoramic views from both levels. Upon entering the house, you'll find a living room area, powder bathroom, and a fabulous updated chef's kitchen with high-end Viking stainless steel appliances, a wine refrigerator, a kitchen island with bar seating, an ocean view dining room, and a family room. There are sliding glass doors leading to a large patio where you can enjoy endless water views and relax in your private beach oasis with ocean breezes. Upstairs, you will find a generously sized primary suite with incredible ocean views, an ocean-view balcony, two large closets, a spacious retreat and sitting area, plus a beautiful spa-like primary bathroom equipped with a separate shower and soaking tub, dual sinks, and plenty of storage. There are two other guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom with a walk-in shower at the end of the hall. The attached, direct-access two-car garage has a washer and dryer, plenty of storage space, and room for parking two vehicles. It is situated on a quiet, single-loaded cul-de-sac with ample guest parking. Niguel Shores has many excellent amenities, including a 24-hour gated oceanfront community with a Clubhouse, Pool, Spa, Tennis, Pickleball, and Sports Courts, and an Oceanfront Bluff-top park and parking lot with direct beach access. Live the Monarch Beach lifestyle and enjoy all that beautiful Dana Point and the surrounding communities offer. Minutes to three five-star resorts, including The Ritz Carlton, The Waldorf Astoria Resort & Spa, and the Montage. Nearby outdoor activities and scenic walking or biking paths along Dana Point Harbor, Doheny Beach, Salt Creek Beach, Strands Beach, and Laguna Beach. Trolley rides from Dana Point and Laguna Beach are readily available throughout the summer and can be accessed just outside of Niguel Shores! Stroll outside your neighborhood for brunch or lunch at Moulin and Beach Hut Deli across the street from Niguel Shores at Coast Hwy and Ritz Carlton Drive.