Our stay at Darlene’s cozy guest house was perfect. No detail was spared in making us feel welcome and at home. Her place is well stocked (both bathroom and kitchen) and thoughtfully styled from the beach-y decor to the kitchenware to all of the amenities you could ask for; beach bag with towels and umbrella, bikes, outdoor lounging area, etc. Check in/out was seamless and the homemade banana bread was such a sweet gesture. If you’re in the Santa Monica area and love the beach area, as it is only a 15 minute walk away, I highly recommend you stay at Darlene’s, you won’t regret it ( and won’t want to leave!)