It's a cheap Uber to both Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach boardwalk. About a 20 min walk to the train which was good for getting to Hollywood. The place was clean and as described. Realistically you won't spend much time in the place because of the location having so much stuff to do so close. If you need beach stuff, towels or whatever, buy it in Venice and not in santa Monica as it is way cheaper for the same stuff.