Experience your dream lifestyle in this immaculate, beach-close newer construction home! Just 3 miles from Dana Point Harbor, The Cove is a gated community within the prestigious Pacifica San Juan. This Plan 1 offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 1838 square feet of living space and an expansive backyard. As you enter through the front door, you'll be greeted by a graceful hallway that leads to an open great room and a highly upgraded gourmet kitchen with Quartzite countertops, a subway tile backsplash, a center island/breakfast bar, wine fridge and stainless steel appliances from GE. The great room has a coastal vibe and a fireplace for your post-surfing relaxation. Luxury vinyl wood floors adorn the main floor, while neutral-colored carpet provides comfort upstairs. Exit through the sliding doors to an entertaining oasis with professional landscaping, a concrete patio area, beautiful artificial turf, and a landscaped hill. At night, you can enjoy landscape and decorative lighting. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms, a laundry room with a GE washer/dryer, and a loft area. The expansive primary suite features a tub and shower bench with subway tile and a spacious walk-in closet. The secondary bedrooms share a full bathroom. Additional features include ceiling fans, recessed lighting with dimmers, and window coverings throughout. The 2-car garage offers epoxy flooring, storage cabinets, and side shelving/hanging storage. You'll appreciate the home's proximity to guest parking and t