Welcome to residence #507 at Sea Colony III, one of Santa Monica’s most prestigious and secure beachside communities, just steps from the sand. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of style, space, and coastal living, with views of the ocean, mountains, and city skyline from the 5th floor.Sea Colony III is a 24-hour guard-gated community with on-site security personnel, controlled access, gated parking, and a dedicated front desk team available to assist residents and manage deliveries including Amazon lockers on site. Resort-style amenities include a heated pool, three spas, a well-equipped fitness center with adjacent locker rooms and sauna, sun deck, and extra storage. The building is impeccably maintained with lush manicured grounds and a grand lobby.Inside, the home has been thoughtfully updated with new wide-plank flooring throughout the main living areas, new kitchen cabinetry, and a brand new HVAC system, with Wifi thermostat for smart thermostat control. Move-in ready from day one! The floor plan is genuinely expansive, with an open living and dining area anchored by a real wood-burning fireplace and recessed lighting throughout. A versatile bonus space off the main living area features floor-to-ceiling windows and its own private balcony access, flooding the room with natural light and framing those iconic Santa Monica views perfect for a second living area, playroom, or home office. Step out onto the extra-large covered balcony and take in the open sky, swaying palms, ocean glimpses, the Santa Monica Pier, and the vibrant Ocean Park neighborhood below.The primary suite is a true retreat, oversized, quiet, and serene. The primary bathroom is a standout: dual sinks set in a travertine marble vanity, full travertine tile surround, and a large glass-enclosed steam shower with built-in bench and dual shower heads. The second bedroom is generously sized with ample closet space. Both bathrooms are finished in stone tile and show beautifully.Additional highlights include two parking spaces with gated direct building access, in-unit laundry, and central AC.All of this just steps from the Santa Monica beach, the beach bike path, public tennis courts, Main Street boutiques and restaurants, Abbot Kinney, and some of the best of what Los Angeles has to offer.This is coastal living without compromise.