This is a great launching point either for the resort-like Palos Verdes area, beachfront Redondo / Hermosa / Manhattan areas, or the downtown LA areas. It's fun to have slow mornings or chill evenings on the porch, but other than that, it may not be the best place to hang. But who wants to hang indoors when you're in SoCal anyway?! Overall great stay here! Would go back!