Beach House someday!!

[Namal Burman]

Folks,

I have been in San diego from last 17 years and would love to own a small beach house (not a condo though) overlooking nice ocean. Time horizon to buy within 5 years( can start saving for down payment) budget around $1.5M.What places i can start if someone can recommend and what i can do to make a great decision?  Recently been to Sunset Cliffs and love the location but didn't check the real estate prices. But if anyone has any experience buying a beach house and give any suggestion would be great.

Regards,

namal