This condo is close to everything, walking distance to all the good restaurants, shopping etc. You will need to drive to Costco/Safeway/Target etc for a big grocery shop. The view from the condo is amazing....directly looking out on the Pacific Ocean, waves crashing below us from the lanai. Everything was so comfortable in the condo - it truly was a home away from home. There is a small beach close to the condo that has chairs and umbrellas to rent...kayaks, paddle boards etc....but check out some of the stores close by as they have much cheaper rental prices by the hour/day/week.. Wished we had known this from the start. Magic Sands beach is about a 7-10 min drive away....no rental facilities here so take your own. Its a lovely beach though. Overall, a lovely, relaxing, stay.....