Came to LA five days before our cruise and stayed at Todd's guest house. It is in a centrally located gated community so easy to reach many of the sights in LA. Very lovely, safe neighborhood. Comfortable queen bed, private bath down a short hallway, and laundry facilities in basement which we took advantage of. A "welcome" bowl of fruit/treats and a bottle of wine greeted us when we arrived. Very nice touch! It was obvious that Todd is a very thoughtful host. We'd highly recommend staying here. You won't be disappointed!