We selected this spot for the view and it over-delivered. I'm from LA and so was looking forward to spending time on the deck. It is an incomparable spot to spend time reading, enjoying a drink, and conversing. It's also centrally located. We were able to visit Frendell, the Hollycock house in Barnsdall, the train ride and ovservastory in Griffith Park, the Pueblo de LA, Olivera Street, downtown, Koreatown. We and drove west on Sunset to see the Sunset Strip, Greystone Manor, The Beverly Hills Hotel, Rodeo Drive, and wet our feet at the beach at Temescal canyon. The restaurants nearby are world-class. Recommendations: Thai Song, Home State, Little Pine (Vegan), and of course El Cholo. All are minutes away. So is Canter's and all the downtown restaurants. Google Maps is very good at finding the fastest way to get somewhere and very accurate in timing. It adjusts to the changing traffic situation as well as a seasoned LA driver. Never had problems finding a parking spot on the street.