**Major Price Improvement** | Exceptional Value | 20 Steps to the Sand | Beachfront | Furnished | 2021 Updates Now offered at $1,499,000, 36 La Playa St is a rare chance to own a modern, turnkey beachfront home in one of Monterey Bays most premium, front-row locations. Opportunities like this are few especially at this new price. The seller is ready for the next chapter, giving buyers a chance to secure exceptional value in a market where Oceanfront is rarely available. Offering unobstructed SW-facing views of the bay, Cannery Row, the wharf, & city lights from the living room & primary suite. Approximately 1,425 sq. ft. (incl. 375 sq. ft. bonus level), enjoy 2 Bds, 2.5 Bth, & an open, light-filled layout. A 2021 renovation includes quartz countertops, updated appliances, luxury plank flooring, & a cozy fireplace. Lower-level bonus space adds bunk beds, a lounge, laundry, and storage ideal for guests or rental flexibility. Currently a successful long-term Airbnb, property is sold fully furnished with coastal décor, ready for immediate enjoyment or income generation. Whether a 2nd home, primary residence, or 1031 exchange, this rare beachfront gem offers premium location, turnkey readiness, & exceptional value. Seller will perform a 1031 exchange at no cost to buyer.