Todd is the perfect host, welcoming, helpful and friendly. He will leave you to do your thing if that's what you want, or engage with advice if you wish, and as a long time LA resident he knows the place very well.
The accommodation at his house is spacious, clean, comfortable and has everything you need. It's a bargain, especially if you have a car because you can park off the street.
Hermosa Beach is a non-touristy, chilled LA neighbourhood with lots of great places to eat, and Todd's place is two minute walk from the beach.