I travel to the LA/Santa Monica area periodically for work and often travel now with a coworker. Dc's home is wonderful, and we greatly enjoyed our stay. It has the perfect amount of space for longer visits (kitchen, dining, and living area along with a cute private patio). It is so close to the beach and lots of local restaurants. The home has a lot of character and was built by the owner's great grandfather! So much pride is evident by the care and tastful decorations throughout the home. I can't say enough great things about it. Communication with Dc was also fabulous!
And if you stay over a Sunday, there is a local farmer's market around the block!