We had a two day stay at Susan's place in Long Beach in early Jan 2015. The apartment was exactly as advertised - we loved the view and the ample space compared with what we could have expected from a suite at a hotel and the price was very competitive.
The family had a great time walking on the beach and exploring the local neighborhood - which is surprisingly noncommercial, although there were enough shops, restaurants etc within walking distance for our needs.
A great base for exploring Long Beach - a car is recommended to get to the most popular attractions.