Richard was a an exceptionally kind and generous host. His neighborhood is full of people of all ages enjoying the boardwalk and beach. There are plenty of excellent restaurants and coffee shops you can bike to or take a quick Uber ride. We enjoyed borrowing Richard's beach cruiser bikes to ride about 7 miles up to La Jolla Cove to see the seals. The view from the bedroom is incredible (just like the pictures!), and we enjoyed falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. Since Mission Beach is near the airport, you may want to bring earplugs in case you are a light sleeper. We only noticed the sound of planes in the morning, but it didn't bother us. The bedroom and bathroom are super clean and comfortable. We would love to come back!