For Los Angeles this is in many ways an ideal place. For a city that goes in every direction, this really puts you literally in the middle putting Disneyland, the beaches, etc... all within a reasonable distance. It's close to a major freeway without being too close. More important you're right in the midst of the Mexican American community. Only a major Mexican city in Mexico offers a greater variety of good authentic Mexican food. The host and his family could not be friendlier and accessible. The place has everything one needs.