I'm cliff dweller-well use to be when my friend lived there..But I get a little antsy..and I love to get up early in the am and just go walking-sometime all the way to Bourbon Beach area-and if tierd I take the route back or catch a ride with a friend..You notice and exp. so much more when your out hoofing it...
I too enjoy the beach but except for hanging at the boat bar I avoid all the activity and go the long bay public beach..for a few j's i have beautiful, natural beach with shower and bathroom near by-no higglers, no tourists-maybe some locals having a picnic with family-and if i get hungry or need a drink I wander over to Cosmos..I dont understand why more people dont go there ? Esp.if you dislike the 7mile crowd...and yes Half moon is really nice-but i dont always want to travel that distance..
I can see why you wouldn't want to leave your yard RG..What a great vacation rental...excellent location and the folks around all seem nice...