Tara is a wonderful hostess, and her house is just too charming! Being able to park off street in Ocean Beach is a huge benefit. Her street is very busy, but if you wait for the light on the corner to change, backing out it is fine. Anyone familiar with Ocean Beach, or San Diego for that matter, knows that parking in many parts of the city can be a challenge. On the other hand, downtown OB is flat and very bicycle friendly, and Tara provides bikes and locks. Be sure to check out Voltaire street businesses and cafes 2 blocks away, on the way to the main drag, Newport Blvd (which is sadly losing it's appeal as corporate stores muscle their way in). OB sports 3 good sushi restaurants, but Sapporos is the best. For a great burger and beer selection, New Zealand themed Raglan's on Bacon north of Newport Blvd. is one of the best. They also just started serving brunch from 9-1 on weekends and it is amazing.