If you go to Santa Monica you HAVE to stay at Mariann's. I DEFINITELY recommend it because you feel at home, since she and her husband Mark are so kind and sweet.
Mariann takes the time to make the best breakfast for you every morning!
The house is perfectly clean, the room is perfect, comfortably bed. Location is very good as well with public buses taking you everywhere.
The best airbnb experience for me and my family!