Treated myself to a month by the ocean and this was a great beachfront stay! Studio was just big enough, apartment building felt safe, and the rooftop is INCREDIBLE. That said, it is right by the Santa Monica Pier so while it is walking distance to lots of great stuff, its a busy area- lots of tourists, lots of homeless, lots of noise/excitement- not unpleasant or unbearable AT ALL but just a heads up for those unfamiliar with the area! Totally worth it IMO :)