First timers to LA and had been recommended to stay in this area. We had three days and loved walking from the apartment to the canals and down along the beach to Santa Monica pier, all very walkable if you enjoy walking. I didn’t realise how huge the city is so we spent lots of time in Uber’s but I don’t think it’d matter where you stay - driving or Ubering can’t be avoided. There was a fabulous cafe literally around the corner called Superba which is great for breakfast and pastries. The local area is clean and safe. Jamie and Stuart were most accommodating when we needed to leave our luggage between check out and our flight and this made a huge difference to our trip! Would highly recommend.