7645 Sun Island Dr S

Bay Island is a low-rise, gated waterfront condominium community in South Pasadena built in 1973 with four-story buildings clustered around landscaped grounds and a network of canals and seawalls. Units range from one- to two-bedroom layouts with open floor plans, eat-in kitchens, balconies or screened patios, plentiful closet storage and many featuring in-unit laundry. Common interior details often include crown molding, ceiling fans, solid wood cabinets and stone or solid-surface counters; elevators serve the buildings where needed. Exterior features emphasize outdoor living and storm readiness: private balconies, hurricane shutters, sliding doors, outdoor showers, irrigation and exterior storage. The community’s amenity core reads like a small resort — multiple heated pools and spas, lighted tennis courts, fitness rooms with separate men's and women's facilities and saunas, a marina and boat slips, a clubhouse with social rooms and organized programming, barbecue areas and a one-and-a-half mile waterfront walking path. Parking is typically covered carport spaces with assigned spots and additional exterior storage; the association provides on-site management and gated security. Bay Island functions primarily as an active 55+ community with pet allowances under association rules, abundant social activities, and immediate access to beaches, shopping and medical facilities across the Causeway and mainland.