Legendary surfing, charming boutiques, vibrant dining, easy Westside / LAX access and a small-town vibe make North Manhattan Beach the Beach Cities’ best kept secret (at least until we published this description). But North MB has some secrets of its own… and its most valuable hidden gem can be found at 3605 Crest Drive.

This classic beach pad with panoramic ocean vistas offers two levels of outdoor space, a two-car garage and a steps-from-the-sand location for a price that we *promise* is real. The home’s show-stopping, vaulted living/dining area with maple flooring and labradorite stone fireplace is dramatically framed by Pacific Ocean views… and for an even closer look, step through the French doors to a spacious balcony that spans the entire width of the home.

If you can somehow be persuaded to come back inside, 3605 Crest Drive’s tile-floored kitchen with custom maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and blue-azure granite counters is the perfect spot for your culinary adventures (and mishaps, let’s be honest).

Downstairs, the owner’s bedroom includes a mirrored wall-to-wall closet with custom built-ins, and an adjacent bathroom levels up your relaxation with a jetted spa tub. A second bedroom is nearby, and outside you’ll find a generously-sized (and very private) brick patio as wide as the home.

With surfing, shopping, dining, nightlife and coffee just steps away – and with equally excellent access to both the Westside and South Bay – 3605 Crest Drive is the true “everyday vacation” that’s promised by every property description ever. But it won’t be true for long… secrets have a habit of getting out, and the beach pad that *should* be yours could be someone else’s if you don’t make your move soon.