I came to San Diego for a conference, and Ilbert's place was in a great location to be near the conference hotel as well as all kinds of restaurants etc. in the Gaslamp area. I walked to Balboa Park from the apartment - it's absolutely close enough to walk but the route is definitely made for cars. Ilbert himself was probably the best part of the stay, from his kind offer to drive me from the train station to the apartment to his great tips for local restaurants etc. What a great host - very highly recommended!