Welcome to 703 Seaside, a bright, inviting, and sunny gardener's retreat on the highly desirable West Side of Santa Cruz. This charming home has been thoughtfully renovated, updated, and expanded over the years. This residence beautifully blends timeless character with modern comforts, offering 980 square feet of single-level living on a generous 4,922-square-foot corner lot. Step into a light-filled living and dining area. The cheerful eat-in kitchen opens directly to the backyard, creating the perfect space for indoor-outdoor living. The spacious primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings, direct access to the lush gardens, and an adjoining open office area that offers the flexibility to be reimagined as a potential small bedroom. Don't miss the private detached bonus bedroom/bath with private patio off the garage. Recent improvements include fresh interior/exterior paint, new furnace, central heating, on-demand hot water system installed just a few years ago, and a one-year-old composition shingle roof. Ideally located for those who love the coastal lifestyle, this home is just minutes from West Cliff Drive, where scenic walking paths, world-class surfing, breathtaking sunsets, popular restaurants, boutique shopping, and nearby beaches create the best of Santa Cruz living.