The ultimate seaside lifestyle awaits at this turnkey custom beach villa set behind the guarded gates of Ritz Cove in Monarch Beach, Dana Point, California. Meticulously renovated and positioned mere yards from the sand, the residence commands panoramic ocean views that sweep across the Ritz-Carlton, whitewater surf toward Monarch Bay, Catalina Island and the sunset horizon, with the sound of the waves carrying into the home. A gated front courtyard with a soothing water feature and serene landscape creates a lasting first impression. Inside, tall ceilings, abundant natural light and fine architectural details unveil custom doors and windows, custom light fixtures, hand wrought iron, hand hewn beams, plaster walls, hand scraped wood floors and limestone floors, Waterworks plumbing fixtures along with a recent whole house repipe & new AC system. A separate interior courtyard sits at the heart of the floor plan, opening from the office, hallway and family room to draw natural light and ocean air deep into the residence. The open floor plan offers multiple entertaining spaces, including expansive living and great rooms anchored by a slab marble fireplace that rises floor to ceiling. The entire rear of the main level has been reimagined with new multi slide glass doors that dissolve the boundary between the interior, the ocean view, the covered loggia warmed by a fireplace, and a private backyard with spa and built in BBQ, delivering luxury living indoors and out with the surf audible from every gathering space. The fully renovated chef's kitchen unveils Rift Sawn Oak cabinetry, a butler's bar, hand honed Calacatta countertops and a Le Cornue range made to order in Paris. The expansive primary suite and private terrace capture unmatched Monarch Bay and Ritz-Carlton panoramas, while furniture caliber built-ins adorn a luxe walk-in closet and a spa inspired bath reveals a Waterworks Thermostatic Digital Shower system and steam room. A second junior primary suite, a guest suite and a fourth en-suite bedroom with an all new bath and oversized walk-in shower complete the accommodations, along with a dedicated office opening to the interior courtyard. Moments to private beach access, Salt Creek Beach, the Waldorf Astoria and Ritz-Carlton resorts, Monarch Beach Golf Links and the dining and marina of Dana Point Harbor. Marvel at nature's sunsets and enjoy Southern California coastal living at its finest within oceanfront, guard gated Ritz Cove.