Santa Monica is expensive. The price is good...try the hotels!!! NG knows SM well and is an attentive host. Parking is tough on the road but we found a slot behind the apt. The room in the front is not as light as in the photo and you cannot open the blinds...the window opens on to an alley and your privacy is compromised. The building is probably 50-60 years old so all bathroom fittings ate that age but all function well. It took me 15 minutes to walk to the action downtown and another 10 to reach the beach.