The area is on the upswing. Some nice renovations already were done in the neighborhood. Parking so tough on the street. The host has a lot but there is a $10 fee. The house is in good shape considering its age. Clean, nice size room with great light! I just slept there, which was perfect for my needs. the bed was comfortable. Small, but the nice shared bathroom had some great personal touches. Lots of locks to get through...lol..front gate, the front door, then upstairs locked gate. Which is good for security. I felt safe walking around. But it's a downtown area and you need to be observant. There is two fast food places El Pollo Loco and McDonald's close. And a Great Thai restaurant.. and great prices. Staples arena area is a 15-minute walk, which has some great upscale restaurants.