I highly recommend Alex' place! He was a very gracious host, going out of his way to show me all the features in his apartment and make suggestions for nice places to eat nearby, which I really appreciated. The apartment itself is great, very comfortable and modern with tons of natural light. There's also a full kitchen and nearby grocery store if you like to cook. It's an easy walk or bike ride to the Gaslamp district and other downtown attractions. Excellent value!