You can't beat SB oceanfront location, but there are many better properties nearby for the nearly same price. A couple of unpleasant discoveries first. Apparently, this hotel staff is not in sync (hopefully unintentionally) with other hotels about what the kitchenette is. It is not just microwave and a little fridge, guys. So if some parent reads the description too quickly, this parent is going to be disappointed to discover that there is no cooking gear in the room, so your little kids need to eat something microwaved. Another thing - they probably think they are Ritz-Carlton, so they charge 5 bucks/water bottle. Well, guys, you are not. Pleasant little things: exceptional pastries for the breakfast, wine and cheese happy hour, very helpful and polite staff.