Location is very good and easy to find! Also close to the sightseeing bus tour that will take you to LA. Room is small, but if you need only to sleep and keep your stuff you won't need more! Beach is close as well, but the go to the right side.The left side is Venice beach where is full with homeless people, I wouldn't recommend it by any chance! Santa Monica is safe. Plan very well your time, traffic in LA is awful!