We loved our short stay in Santa Monica. Aina's apartment is beatiful and just like described. It is very central, so we just walked to the Pier and back which was perfect before and after dinner. The apartment has also a huge common terrace which can be used for sunbathing. Although we stayed just for one night, we saw that the apartment has everything you need for a longer stay, from wash/dry machine to kitchenware and enough fresh towels.
We are just sorry we didn't plan to stay longer.