This place is great for a beach vacation. We traveled with 2 young children. Beach is walkable (stairs to tide pools or through town).. like 2 blocks walkable. Amazingly close. Pier is also very close. Shops, coffee, restaurants all very close. 10 minute drive to zoo, Balboa park, airport, and USS Midway. If you are looking for a clean, safe, laid back place to stay, this is perfect.