This little studio was a great place to stay for our getaway to Santa Cruz. The walk to the beach, as mentioned, is very short and easy. We also found that there were some great wineries, a brewery, and a distillery within an easy walk of the studio, which was very fun! The hot tub, while shared, is actually more private than we expected, so we didn't feel we were intruding by using it. It was the perfect way to relax at the end of the day.