The location is a few blocks from Venice Beach and the apartment community that the studio is in felt pretty safe. The check-in process wasn't smooth, the hot tub wasn't working, and there's no view, but there is a balcony you can sit on with a couple folding chairs. I loved being so close to the ocean and I made do in the limited little kitchen. Probably don't need to rent a car since quite a bit is within walking distance.