The location was great - we were one row back from the beach and a completely unobstructed view from the top floor where the kitchen and family space are. Quick 3 min walk to the beach itself, and our kids loved going every day. Close to lots of fun places nearby - Monterey Aquarium, Monterey Zoo (we did the big cat feeding Crunch Time - big thumbs up), Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Elkhorn Slough. Home is very comfortable and well equipped, includuing beach chairs to borrow if you want. Definitey recommend.