Welcome to the Royal Palms a retro coastal gem just one block from Ocean in the heart of Downtown Long Beach! This south-facing studio on the 7th floor offers 490 square feet of mid-century character and incredible potential. Built in 1958, this all-electric unit features a space-saving Murphy bed and is ready for your personal vision and finishing touches. Convenient private storage room in community garage. The building has recently undergone a thoughtful upgrade, refreshed with updated interior paint, new flooring, and modernized elevators with exterior repainting currently underway. A new security fence and call box provide added peace of mind, and on-site Amazon Lockers make everyday life more convenient. Community offers a refreshing pool and is pet friendly. With a Walk Score of 97, you're steps from grocery stores, top-rated restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and breweries. Minutes from Alamitos Beach, The Promenade, The Pike, Shoreline Village, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary, the Convention Center, and conveniently located near Long Beach City College and Cal State Long Beach. The building offers parking on a waitlist basis. In the meantime, nearby monthly parking options are available from approx $100-160/mo. Whether as a primary residence, pied--terre, or investment opportunity, this is coastal Long Beach living at its most convenient, right in the heart of Downtown....And as an added bonus, this property is located in a census tract that may qualify for $20K down payment assistance and special financing through City National Bank.