Wonderful location, we walked to the Kite Beach almost every evening, and our kids played in Alamitos Bay, which is crowded on the weekends, but pretty empty on weekdays. The community is quiet and has lots of character. Pro tip: we brought our minivan which was a tight squeeze to get into the back alley parking spot, but we managed:). Consider bringing a sedan if you stay here. 2nd and PCH is a wonderful outdoor shopping center with great restaurants, and a Whole Foods Market. Hosts were welcoming and always available to answer questions/concerns.