We enjoyed our week-long stay at Avalon 4 in October which was only one block off the beach and its boardwalk. The apartment has been recently renovated but the kitchen and bathroom still need updating. The kitchen was well equipped, although we didn't do much cooking in the unit. The restaurants and bars are only a ten minute walk away. The desirable location is at the far southern end of Mission Beach which is less crowded but it is in the flight path of planes departing from SAN at 6 am and 10 pm. Overall, we would stay here again.