Comfy, cozy and private with a sunny back yard/outdoor tabe. Well located. A minor hike to the beach, but easy walking to morning coffee/bakery (Gjusta) Indonesian (Simpang Asia) and great ribs, etc. at Baby Blues (get the cornbread but skip the sides) Whole Foods and CVS (Ben and Jerry's, Hagen Dazs). Didn't try any, but there was Mexican everywhere.
Close to LAX and UCLA.