Wonderful stay for my wife and I at this fantastically located and cute homey beach bungalow. Hosts are like family. Easy communication. Hosts were flexible to an unforseen change in iterninary a month before our trip. Montana Ave close by is more upscale and less touristy than the downtown area of Santa Monica. While you may need a car for LA in general you do not need a car staying at this location in Santa Monica. If you enjoy walking the beach, resteraunts, shops and supermarkets all within a pleasant walk.