This place has an ideal location and view, especially if you want to take advantage of the nightlife (and day life) of downtown Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Pier is visible out the front window with a nice view. Note that the listing is accurate... the noise from the bar downstairs is LOUD and UNSTOPPABLE on weekend nights until 2 or 3am. Otherwise, it's pretty quiet during the week, except for traffic noise from Ocean Street adjacent.