Our experience was great. It was 150 steps using my stride, to get to the sand. No joke. The equivalent of walking across the football field for example, then the sand to water? Same distance. Crazy close. The location? Perfect! Quick out to Mission Avenue or hop on the 5 to hit downtown, GasLamp, Front street. Little Italy or Balboa/Zoo park. Place was super clean, and Emily was responsive to any questions that we had. Definitely plan to go back!