After reading the reviews about Pauls place, my wife and I decided to book. We were not let down in the least. The pictures do not do the place justice. The view of the waves breaking from the living room is absolutely amazing. I would sit on the couch in the morning with my coffee and watch the surfers ( and enjoy the quiet before wifey awoke! ) The condo comes with pretty much everything you need. The bathrooms are stocked with towels, shampoo, etc. The kitchen is stocked with appliances including a Keurig with pods for your enjoyment. The couch in the living room is soooooo comfortable. The linens on the beds are so nice. It was hard getting out of bed in the morning. We would open the powered blinds, climb back into bed and just listen to the waves crashing. The condo is very close to most things you will need. A couple of really good coffee shops ( Cafe Vahik and Busy Bees Bagel Bakery ) are only a 5 minute walk away. Cafe Vahik makes the most awesome breakfast bagels. There are two Starbucks and a Vons grocery store ( they sell alcohol as well - beer, hard liquor and wine ) less than a 5 minute drive away. Bobboi Natural Gelato is about 10-15 minutes away but is a must for after dinner treats. There is so much to do close by. Walking up and down the boardwalk watching the waves was great. Most things are only 20 minutes away. Belmont Park at Mission Beach is cool and you can spend the day walking the boardwalk and people watching. The Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego is pretty cool as well. Fifth Ave has some cool shops and a million places to eat / drink. If the weather is clear, there is nothing nicer than watching the sunset from the outdoor deck at the condo. Pour a drink, turn on the gas fireplace and relax. We will be back for sure as there is so much we didn't get to see or do.