Beach living at its best! Only 6 doors from the oceans edge. Feel the rush of salt air on your skin, and waves crashing moments from your door. This expansive, generous, well maintained coastal home with 2 separate living areas is in the coveted Avenues Area of Santa Cruz, set between Pleasure Point and the Boardwalk. Within easy walking of world-famous surf breaks, neighborhood beaches, caf s, shops, breweries, and the Saturday Farmers Market. It is designed to function as 2 distinct living areas, ideal for multi-generational living, shared ownership, or extra rental income. The main level features a welcoming entry with space for boards and beach gear, a generous open living area with floor to ceiling fireplace, rich dark wood floors, large windows, a separate dining area, two large bedrooms, and 2 updated full baths. The lush backyard includes a private deck and patio for outdoor dining and relaxing. Upstairs, with its own exterior and interior access, is a bright second living space with open-beamed ceilings, a wood-burning stove, kitchen, living room, walls of windows, and ocean views from the extra-large private second-story deck, Bedroom and a full bath complete the upper level. Minutes from Sunny Cove, Blacks, Corcoran Lagoon, and Twin Lakes beaches. RV & boat parking.