James's place was even more lovely than we expected, with flowers and plants flourishing along the walkway down to the private yard outside the apartment. What a pleasure to see roses and a variety of perennials blooming, with a serene natural area beyond the back fence, and the ocean beyond. The space was airy, clean, aesthetically pleasing, and comfortable. We were celebrating our 39th anniversary, and James generously gave us a bottle of Korbel to mark the occasion! He also stocked the fridge with yogurt and other necessities, including popcorn which we enjoyed even more because the night was cool. Finally, James recommended an excellent place for dinner, the Distillery, where we had fine food beside a window overlooking the Pacific. James was friendly, personable and accommodating.