There are plenty of beaches, trails and stores that you can walk to. The beaches five minutes, but the stores are a 15 minute walk. Everyone in Southern California has a car, and a car is highly recommended. The local area is great for relaxing and the ocean and harbor. There is a local train that goes to Los Angeles and San Diego, but you can drive there as well. San Diego is one hour and Los Angeles downtown is 90 minutes. Plenty of museums, professional sports, restaurants and activities in both towns. Lots of live music and plays. Angels Baseball Stadium and Honda Center for concerts and Ducks hockey in Anaheim are 35 minutes.