Entertainer’s paradise with big time Catalina and ocean views secured behind the gates of Monarch Beach’s Emerald Ridge. Stunning ocean views start at the front door and continue from the main living area, kitchen and dining room. Follow the stone floors past the living room and the pool-facing family room to the chef’s kitchen. Two leathered, waterfall edge islands provide an abundance of prep space in this grand kitchen that is complete with premium Miele appliances, dual sinks, pot filler and plumbed coffee maker. French doors in the ocean view dining room open to bring in the coastal breeze and give you a great balcony to watch the sunsets. Experience resort-like luxury in the elegant primary suite complete with a fireplace, the same Pacific views and primary bathroom with floor to ceiling tile. A large secondary bedroom with an en-suite bathroom provides a private escape for your guests or family. Continuing downstairs is two more bedrooms with potential for a bonus office space, a lovely bathroom and a beautifully-outfitted garage featuring walnut counters, custom Moduline cabinetry and epoxied floor, with room for a car lift. The five-star backyard is where you and your guests will spend much of your time, whether it be at the bar top, in the saltwater pool or watching the game on the 12-person built-in couch by the fire. The complete outdoor kitchen will help you entertain to the fullest, as it includes a custom Santa Maria grill, Asada grill, gas grill, side burner, ice maker and beer kegerator. The stone terraced back hill is ready for your landscaping or gardening dreams. All of this is elegantly lit, so it shines both day and night. The home is extremely well outfit with clever details and top-of-the-line materials such as powered sunshades, enterprise-grade indoor/outdoor wi-fi, indoor/outdoor sonos speaker system, custom lighting, copper gutters, multiple fireplaces, and security cameras. Situated in one of the best areas in South Orange County, this special property could be the perfect coastal getaway. On the border of world renown Laguna Beach and the coastal haven of Dana Point, it is surrounded by world class resorts; premier golfing; famous beaches and easy access to Laguna Beach, Dana Point's Lantern District & harbor, as well as major highways to the rest of OC and nearby LA or San Diego. Emerald Ridge also offers community tennis/pickleball courts, the 4 acre oceanview 'Meadow' and a gate guard.