Nestled in the peaceful beachside community of Playa Del Rey, this ideally situated home is just blocks from the Pacific Ocean and Dockweiler Beach, with Manhattan and Hermosa Beach to the north and Marina Del Rey and Venice Beach to the south. Step through the front gate of this two-story home and up to a Zen-inspired patio, perfect for unwinding with a book or entertaining friends in your private hilltop retreat. Inside, a short hallway opens to a bright, airy living room with a coastal white stone fireplace, while the dining area offers west-facing views of the spacious backyard and ocean. The lower level features CoreTec floors with original hardwood underneath. The updated kitchen boasts a new Sub-Zero refrigerator, 6-burner stove with range hood, river rock countertops, and quality wood cabinets with lazy Susans, plus a pantry, built-in desk, seating for three, and a space for the side-by-side washer and dryer. A first-floor bedroom, ideal as a den or office, is paired with a 3/4 bath. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers ocean views and stunning sunsets, while the second bedroom captures treetop and city views with the morning sunrise. Sliding doors from the living room lead to a grassy backyard and a raised Trex patio platform imperfect for soaking in elevated ocean views