I stayed here with my husband and 9 year old daughter. Ellen’s place is only half a mile from the beach! It’s also close to several food places, Golden Gate Park, and transportation. Ellen and Grace are easy to communicate with and provide a spotless, beautiful place to stay. If you don’t want to be downtown, I highly recommend staying here! FYI, the fog lasts much longer each day on the beach than I thought it would. So dress warmly!