My husband and I spent 4 nights in Pacific Palisades while exploring Santa Monica and surrounding areas. Leslie was a great host and made check in/out very easy. While we didn't get to the hiking trails there were plenty near by. We opted to climb the numerous Santa Monica stairs instead! It took about 30 minutes to walk to the 3rd St Promenade and surrounding restaurants/shops, but a truly beautiful walk at that! We recommend staying here for an away-from-the-crowds experience!