This sun-filled 2BD/2.5BA end-unit townhouse boasts privacy away from street traffic, beautiful new flooring throughout, recessed lighting, central heat & air conditioning. Ideal for entertaining, the large living room featuring a granite fireplace opens to a huge private patio. The large dining area opens to a guest bath, a guest closet & an updated kitchen featuring cherrywood cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, granite countertops, a rolling island with storage, a stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, a floor-to-ceiling pantry, side by side washer/dryer hookup & an electric stove with gas hookup. The larger of the 2 carpeted ensuite bedrooms feature a lofted ceiling, a pass through vanity area that opens to a separate shower/toilet room and a large walk-in closet complete with shelving. Bedroom 2, which boasts a slate tiled shower/soaker tub, shelving & a granite countertop vanity, overlooks a small park with mature trees. There is side by side parking in the gated community garage plus extra storage. Low HOA includes earthquake insurance/landscaping/water/trash. Centrally located blocks away from the beach, the Third Street Promenade, the Metro train, restaurants & schools.