We stayed at Carols' place to explore Sea World, San Diego Zoo and Mission Beach with our small kids.
The walk to the beach is just up the hill and close to the boardwalk, restaurants and night life. Definitely worth staying this close to the beach.
A Startbucks within walking distance and and a grocery store down the street to buy everything you need to cook at home.
4 adults, 2 small children fit just perfect. The garage (a bit tight for a minivan rental), laundry, beach chairs, sand toys and beach towels and BBQ were a nice touch.
We will be back in the future and would definitely stay here again. Carlos has been a great host.