I would highly recommend Pam's place in Santa Monica. It is perfectly located about 2 miles from the beach but there are many ways to get there: foot, the bikes Pam & George have, car, or you can rent a bike or scooter with a few different apps. The unit is very clean with extra towels, blankets, etc and they even have an assortment of toiletries should you forget/run out of your own. Pam and George provide a wonderful binder full of local restaurants and activities! Check in and out was very easy. We rented a car for a few days - Pam and George supply a parking permit and parking is very easy on their block!