We chose apartment near the sea and went to the sea every day. Wide beach is about 5-10 minutes on foot.
Also you can get to the city center by bus and the bus stop about 2-3 min from apartment. It's comfortable.
Also, near our home was shops with bakerry, where you can buy hot bread and DIA - the shop with nice prices to food.
Reccomend this place if you want to live near the sea.