The backyard alone justifies the move.

Large, fully enclosed, and genuinely private: it’s the kind of outdoor space renters spend years looking for in coastal OC. This Eastside Heights back unit is tucked off the street behind a secluded courtyard entry, steps from Newport Heights. Inside: a remodeled kitchen and bathroom, A/C, a fireplace, and sliding glass doors that extend the living space to the yard. Private laundry room; a detached 1-car garage and dedicated driveway space.

The location keeps pace with the yard: walkable to the full stretch of 17th Street and Westcliff, with Sidecar Doughnuts, Ospi, Kean, Milligram, and Oak & Coal among dozens of spots within easy reach. A short bike ride gets you to the sand. This is one of the few pockets of Orange County where you can actually live without defaulting to your car.