Area is safe and 1 block from beach..great location. Good food restaurants are nearby and walking distance ( as well as shoreline Dr where you would like to go). We did Uber to Queen Mary but 6 to 7 dollars.
Vons grocery store is about 3 to 4 blocks away and is a large store....the apt has a Kerug and he has pods and some sugar, cups, utensils, plates, pots and pans but just basic stock, so you will need to buy spices etc but why when restaurants are good.
We did enjoy the roof-top terrace...lots of chairs and tables. Need to bring your own beach stuff.
Bed was very comfortable with large TV with Netflix. A nice open studio apt with living space and dont feel cramped. I would stay there again