Location, location, location is what Leslie's place has going for it! We loved staying in this quiet pied-à-terre (there was only mild, happy noise coming from the schoolyard across the street on weekdays!) Leslie's place is located between the two sets of famous Santa Monica steps; great for exercisers! It's also conveniently located near Pacific Palisades park and downtown Santa Monica, where we walked often. We rented a car and never had problems finding a free parking spot right out front. We loved the location among the areas of Malibu, with it's beaches and hiking, Venice with it's boardwalk and activity, and LA, with everything else!