My husband and I wanted a relaxing, fun ocean getaway and this condo on Mission Bay was a great choice. The balcony off the living room was a perfect spot to sit at the cafe table and chairs provided to sip coffee in the morning, wine in the evening and we even enjoyed a meal or two out there. Watching the light reflecting off the water at night and the bay come alive as the seagulls sang and the sun rose in the morning was a delight. The condo had all the kitchen neccesities and set up for me to cook when we decided not to go out. There is some noise from people walking or riding by on the boardwalk because it's right below where these units are located, but it wasn't enough to deter from our enjoyment. The bay provides a nice escape for families who want a quieter feel than Mission Beach as well as couples who are looking for a more intimate, romantic spot. There were also beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards provided in the unit so we could literally just step down the stairs and walk twenty steps to reach the bay's edge for a dip or sunbathing. If you want more than that, the San Diego Aquatic Center is right across the bay, a ten minute or less walk to get there and they have paddle boards, kayaks, sail boats, boats, jet skis and trampoline rafts for rent. If you're into the beach, just walk West and you'll be there in five minutes or less. Just a short walk to many restaurants too! We enjoyed Oceana Coastal Kitchen at the Catamaran Resort on multiple occasions and it's an easy ten minute stroll along the boardwalk from our condo. The resort has great outdoor seating looking out on the bay and live entertainment on certain nights. Note that this unit is not air conditioned, but it has a wonderful ocean cross breeze between the open doors and windows on each side of the unit that kept us cool and comfortable. Lastly, each night we had a fantastic view of Sea World's fireworks. All in all, this was a great location and we had a pleasant, relaxing stay.