We stayed in Russafa because of the food and drinks but it’s away from the beach.
Definitely checkout the science museum area, architecture is amazing. And hire a bike if that’s your vibe and cycle in the long park. We hired from https://maps.app.goo.gl/rTSRkT1vn3XRdB2eA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Food and drink places:
Vermudez
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6z24mEMPkB8CeJtT6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Cafe Berlin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/a7655bGBn8vG6Yfg8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
El Rodamón de Russafa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/R7iqYRLtdpgq2moo8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Ubik Cafè Cafeteria Llibreria cafebreria
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eFeCtgL84dTqkLjj7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
A good massage place
https://maps.app.goo.gl/froMz6estw4DPSjX6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy