This is clearly a living space and while not too impactful, you will get that feel the way the apartment is de-marked with little notes here and there. It was clean and neat and comfortable for us. There is a nice coffee/sandwich place around the corner and the West Portal area a few miles away does provide a bunch of good spots to eat and drink. The ocean is right there, as the photo shows along with bright sun streaming in through the living room windows starting in the afternoon. Could use a shade so bring your sunglasses.