Enjoy stunning ocean views from this very private, second-level apartment ideally located in the heart of downtown San Clemente! One street from SC’s historic main street and sharing the property with the newly-created SLAB co-working space (a whole-property revitalization project), everything inside and out has been recently dialed in. Hidden away in the upper rear unit on the property with its own ocean-view deck and separate access, this is the ideal urban getaway. Up the newly-added stairs, a new Oak entry door accesses a very open unit and floor plan with an abundance of natural light through all new windows. An updated kitchen with sleek quartz counters, tile backsplash, white modern kitchen cabinetry, and stainless appliances all opens and flows seamlessly into the main living space. Newly-added luxury vinyl plank flooring ties all interior spaces together. The recently upgraded bathroom showcases a new wood-grain access door, new tile, fixtures, flooring and stylish vanity with new counter tops and sink. Just off the newly-upgraded bathroom, brand-new stackable laundry machines were added for this unit - a major value! In the living space, new improvements were made including all-new paint, casings, and baseboards, LED lighting, electrical trims, a new mini split system (heat & cooling) a larger picture window to the view beyond, and thoughtful slider doors to the massive deck beyond. The deck features all-new modern railings and a new industrial stairway access specific to this unit. Ocean and downtown views create a backdrop for morning coffees (SUR Coffee across the street & Happy Coffee Club just behind) or sunset gatherings from the private deck. The spacious bedroom offers a light-filled retreat with new flooring, new windows, and a wall of frosted-glass wardrobe closets providing abundant storage while maintaining a sleek, modern look. An assigned one-car garage offers dedicated off-street parking accessible via private driveway (no driveway parking). New improvements around the property: New driveway, gutters, Spanish tiles on front unit, railings, stairway, outdoor shower, tankless water heater, mini split, fencing, interior garage and garage door, landscaping, etc. An unbeatable location walkable to the beach, amazing surf, SC Pier, 2.5 mile beach trail and all that Avenida Del Mar offers with new cafes, trendy bars (Docent Brewery), new restaurants and shopping, this residence captures the essence of Southern California coastal living!