870 Park Ave

Park Avenue by-the-sea is a single-story condominium complex constructed in 1973 that fronts New Brighton Beach in Capitola, California. The collection of horizontally oriented units emphasizes single-level living with three-bedroom floor plans and features attic storage and breakfast-bar kitchens in many residences. Exterior qualities include secure gated access, manicured garden beds, and assigned carport parking with additional storage rooms; elevators serve the parking level in some buildings despite the low-rise massing. Shared amenities are focused on recreation and wellness: a solar-heated outdoor pool and spa open year-round, a remodeled fitness room with sauna, and a community/rec room for casual gatherings. Units present a mix of original and renovated interiors—hardwood and carpeted floors, granite counters, stainless appliances, plantation shutters, built-ins, and expansive decks or lanais that capture sweeping Monterey Bay and New Brighton Beach views. The complex enforces owner-occupancy rental restrictions and maintains on-site security features. Located steps from the beach access trail, the Cement Ship, and Capitola Village’s shops and restaurants, the development supports a walkable, seaside lifestyle with easy freeway access to neighboring coastal destinations.