The condo was very nice and the views of the water from anywhere in the living room are exceptional. Everything was very clean, and the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans, etc. There is no beach, per se, but one can sit out on the back patio and look at the water. There are plenty of other beach areas close by to visit. This unit is also well situated to visit the sites of the area, whether it's the lighthouse, the castle, the elephant seals, or wandering Main Street Cambria. We did not have neighbors, so I can't comment on noise issues. The back patios are small and close together, so, if there are other folks in the nextdoor unit, expect to share that space. We would definitely come back if we are in the area.