**Coastal Resort Living in Niguel Shores Steps from Strands Beach** Experience the best of **Dana Point coastal living** at 23846 Kara Bay, ideally located in the highly desirable **Niguel Shores community** just steps from spectacular **Strands Beach**. Currently configured as a two-bedroom residence, the home was originally designed as a three-bedroom and can readily be converted back, providing flexibility to accommodate your lifestyle and needs. Inside, coastal comfort meets timeless quality with **slate flooring throughout, skylights that bring in abundant natural light, and blinds throughout**. The kitchen features a **Sub-Zero refrigerator and Viking four-burner gas range**, while the **Jacuzzi tub** provides a relaxing retreat after a day at the beach. Life at Niguel Shores feels like being on vacation every day. Start your morning with a walk along the Pacific Ocean, spend the afternoon enjoying the community’s resort-style amenities, and finish the evening at the **private bluff-top park overlooking beautiful Strands Beach**, taking in spectacular coastal sunsets. Residents enjoy an impressive collection of amenities, including a **community pool and spa, tennis and pickleball courts, parks, clubhouse**, and beautifully maintained coastal surroundings. Niguel Shores also offers an active social calendar with community gatherings and events, including popular **Taco Nights and other neighborhood celebrations at the private clubhouse and bluff-top park**. The flexible floor plan is ideal for full-time coastal living, a weekend getaway, vacation retreat, or investment property. With the ability to convert the current two-bedroom configuration back to three bedrooms, the home offers an opportunity to create the space that best fits your needs. Beyond the community, enjoy convenient access to **Strands Beach, Dana Point Harbor, Salt Creek Beach, Monarch Beach, world-class resorts, golf, restaurants, and shopping**. For those seeking a **Dana Point home near the beach**, 23846 Kara Bay offers a rare combination of coastal location, resort-style amenities, flexible living space, and the unmistakable charm of Southern California beach living. **Live steps from the beach. Enjoy the bluff. Embrace the lifestyle. Welcome to Niguel Shores.**