Flavia and Niall's place is a great base for exploring Santa Monica. It's easy to walk to the beach, the shopping area on 3rd Street and the Farmer's market on Main Street. Gelson's supermarket is close by if you don't have a car and the holiday home has a well equipped kitchen and dining area for when you want to eat in. We have stayed in lots of places in Santa Monica over the years and I would definitely recommend Flavia and Niall's.