Thomas and his family are awesome!! I could not have chosen a better host for my trip! His room was very comfortable and he treated me like family! He knew all the best places to go in terms of beaches and things going on. He was so helpful and he even picked me up from the airport! I admire his passion for California and if you are taking a trip there for the first time, I seriously recommend staying with Thomas because he will make sure that you have a blast!! I could not have chosen any better! I will really miss him and his family, and I can't wait to go back!!