We really enjoyed staying at Bryon's place! The apartment is half a block away from the beach and is about a 5 minute walk from 2nd street - a lovely strip of cafes, restaurants, and shops. The beach has walking/running/biking trails all along it and you can easily rent a bike to reach downtown in about 20 minutes. Bryon was also a really great host - super responsive and offered helpful tips for our stay. Would recommend anyone looking for a laid back stay in Long Beach!