Nice, "neighborhood-y" neighborhood. Safe and quiet. Motion detector lights outside and in made checking in in the dark and the general stay much easier. Loved the zen sand garden on the bedside table, chiled water in the fridge, toiletries and other nice touches.
Located right off a handy main drag. Whole Foods and a number of municipal pools just minutes away as well as probably many other things.
Not sure how far in time we actually were to the beach.