Alice's place is a GREAT location. I loved staying in an upstairs back house too. The light was nice throughout the day, and the amount of windows allowed for a cross breeze.
The apartment is simple and small, but had everything I needed.
I walked to the beach everyday and used the Bike Share on Broadway to ride down the beach strand daily. Very enjoyable. I also went to Steelhead Coffee every morning, highly recommend. Plus Coco Reno's and the Attic are right around the corner and excellent eateries.
I grew up in Long Beach and it was so nice to come home to a pleasant place to stay with so many things to do within walking distance.