This is an end unit that faces directly out on the beach. The balcony is over the walkway out to the beach. It can be very difficult with the Pajaro Dunes properties to figure out what the view is going to be. If you care, this is as good as it gets. Many couples from the opposite side of the building were scrambling out each evening to catch the sunset. We had a perfect view from our balcony and enjoyed the sunsets while sipping our wine. The apartment is nice. We worried about being on the second versus the top floor, but the balcony above shaded our balcony and things warmed up with the direct sunlight as sunset approached. The apartment is a bit spartan in its decor, but it was clean and comfortable. It had what we needed for a four-night stay.