Essex Retreat is truly a fantastic base for exploring the best neighborhoods of San Diego. You're a five-minute walk from the bars of Hillcrest, or a fast and affordable ride to the awesome breweries and restaurants in North Park. The unit is perfect for a couple, with a great living area and kitchen. Plus, there's a garage so I didn't spend a second worrying about my rental car as it was parked (and it spent most of the trip in the garage since the neighborhood is so walkable). If you're looking for a great weekend getaway to SD, stay here! We'll be back for sure.