All worked out well. Basement apartment suited us well as a base and David was great communicating all the way through. Apartment was tidy but it is a basement so expect nowhere to relax outside or enjoy a brew in the morning. You’re in or out simple as.
We walked a lot as……….
The beach is over a mile away - 23 minutes
Metro 15 minutes’ walk away
Walk of fame 57 minutes on metro
Santa Monica a great day/2 days that’s all. The rest you need a car. LA is LA you will see the best and worst of this town especially on foot and public transport. Queen Mary at Long beach – brilliant.
Accommodation
Good points
Quiet neighborhood
Clean
Self-catering so you can eat in as much or as little as needed
Accommodation communication
Could do better
Actual apartment was Apartment A on door but 1 on the confirmation – luckily David was there to assist us getting in or wouldn’t have found it (unless we missed it in the communication)
Fridges – very noisy compressors – had to be unplugged at night
Shower – needs some TLC – water everywhere and not adjustable
Wi-Fi – terrible connection – dropping out constantly
Travel Advice
Get a car – walking can be problematic due to homeless issues and drug use (worse in LA). Used Uber all the time after 8pm – didn’t feel comfortable on foot.
Take comfy walking shoes for everything else
Book restaurants when you get there – there are hundreds
In May expect 4 seasons in 1 day – be prepared
Thanks David