Doug’s place is literally steps from the beach and the bay, and an easy walk to many eateries. It’s a perfect location to access the beach life in San Diego. Parking is an important perk of Doug’s place, and we were grateful for it, never had a problem getting a spot among the available spaces. It feels tight if you have a larger car and aren’t used to city living😀. The neighborhood seems quiet, even though it’s definitely an urban setting, and we enjoyed it. Noises are as described by other reviewers - water sounds from neighbors, and trash trucks on some weekday mornings. We spent 5 days/4 nights and were able to work from the apartment thanks to good wifi, and assemble simple meals in the well-equipped kitchen.