Alice's apartment was extremely convenient! I wasn't aware of how many buses stopped nearby, but I wish I had looked into it before we walked into Downtown! Very close walk to the beach, about 15 minutes. Use the thermostat! It took me way too long to find it for some reason, but it will get chilly at night. ADVICE TO ALL TRAVELERS: Be aware of the bed bug epidemic in California! I am not 100% sure I got them from here, but I also doubt it was the cruise ship (who knows). Please do research on how to prevent these pests while traveling, or else they will come home to you, and landlords can charge you for cost of treatment if you end up infesting the building!!!!
Nearby stuff: I would skip the Library Cafe no matter how adorable it is, maybe just for a drink, but not for food! There are plenty of options very nearby for a good meal, like The Potholder Cafe! More of a locals joint, and not a pricy as The Attic (which still looked good if you want to splurge)