Location, location, location! This place is right on the amazing Mission Beach boardwalk. A few steps to the ocean, biking, rollerblading, grassy parks, roller coasters, amusement park, fire pits, and all kinds of eateries that are with in walking distance. You don't need a car here but having a parking spot of your own was really a huge bonus (parking is difficult in the area)! The best part is that Richard let's you use his beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and bikes. That doesn't happen in a hotel. You are also very close to the seals in La Jolla and 15 minutes (with traffic) to Downtown, the Harbor and the airport.
Richard was also a lovely and friendly host. He went above and beyond to accommodate my noisy, exuberant, seven year old and even a visiting three year old that wanted to touch everything and talk really loud!
The upstairs patio out side our room had a gorgeous beach view and we ate out there several times. Went to sleep every night with the sound of waves crashing in our ears.
Everything was very clean and Richard gave us lots of tips for around the area, dining options and plenty of space in his fridge for our drinks and food. We will definitely go back!!