In line with the previous posts, Leslie was a warm and inviting host. I enjoyed following her good suggestion. Being German, Leslie recommended the places in the neighborhood were German exiles during WW II lived and I hiked one of the recommended trails.
The Pacific is close by and I loved my daily runs at Ocean Avenue and the Palisades Park.
The apartment was well-stocked and nice.
Pied-a-terre is definitely my first choice for my next trip to Los Angeles / Santa Monica!