I was traveling alone and felt safe here. I did not have a car, but it seemed off street parking would not be a problem. Check-in was easy, communication was excellent. It was very private. The kitchen was good for cooking, you have both a gas oven and a microwave. I appreciated the motion sensitive lighting when I would return after dark. If you’re on foot, I wouldn’t say there’s a lot as far as a good grocery, coffee shop or good restaurants that are really close by. 7-11 is a few blocks away, for a full sized grocery you’ll be walking 15 minutes or more. If you’re driving you’re quickly convenient to a lot. You’ll need a laundromat, there are several not too far away. By bus, it will take you over an hour to get to the beach, it’s not a straight shot you’ll have to transfer. Public transportation to downtown L.A. will take you a while, but it’s doable. Never had a problem getting an Uber. Off peak to or from the beach averaged about $12 each way, that’s not too bad. Peak times it’s spendy but that’s anywhere.