We feel like we hit the jackpot with Shari's charming apartment! The location was perfect - just two blocks from the beach and its amazing bike and walking path. That's what we thought we were booking this spot for. But the bay, just behind the unit, is so lovely and was where we spent all of our time. It has its own wide beach and beautiful water and bike path, and is a tad warmer and less windy and busy.
The place is also a few blocks from easy little restaurants, markets, and Belmont Park, which the kids loved, but far enough away that nights were quiet to sleep with the windows open. My teenagers enjoyed being able to run up to the store on their own.
Mission Beach proved to be the perfect launching pad for all of the San Diego sites - central to La Jolla, Point Loma, Coronado Island, the zoo, etc.
And finally - the apartment and our host. It's a darling spot with comfortable beds, a nice little living room and kitchen, and dreamy patio. Having our own parking spot was key. And Shari couldn't have been more gracious, loaning us beach chairs, answering questions, and making us feel like friends visiting from out of town. If San Diego weren't so far from home, we'd be back soon! Thank you Shari (and neighbor Tracey) for making our trip a joy!