This apartment in Long Beach has an AWESOME location, right between the beach and Broadway (which has a bunch of great restaurants). It's a short walk from East Second Street, which we didn't realize how cool it was until we got there. We counted, and it takes about 3 minutes 34 seconds til your feet hit the sand on the beach.
We stayed there for 6 weeks, since technically the cost for the Airbnb is lower than average rent in San Jose. The place is a bit small for staying for 6 weeks, but it totally worked. There's just enough room to sleep, cook and work, plus a table big enough for some board games. Plus it had a big tv where we hooked up our switch.
If you're looking for a comfy, quiet, safe, apartment near the beach, near a hip place in Long Beach, you've found the one!