The staff at Patrick's Roadhouse was very nice and welcoming and the food was great! The room faces the ocean and all you have to do to get to the beach is cross the road (in a tunnel beneath the street). It's about a half an hour walk down the beach to get to Santa Monica pier and Promenade street. The room can comfortably accommodate 3 people and has a heater you can turn on if the room gets too cold at night. Make sure to bring your own shampoo and conditioner.