I love love love this place. It is right across the street from the beach and thankfully north of downtown Santa Monica. Awesome view from the studio. The host is truly magnanimous. The food downstairs at Patrick's Roadhouse is yummy and plentiful. The staff there treats you like family. And OMG unlimited coffee and breakfast are included. I the decor is not fancy, but getting a studio right across from the beach with the diner makes this the best value in LA for me!