Amazing location and convenient place to stay. It was great to be steps away from the beach AND have parking. Check in was simple (keypad) and the neighborhood was easily walkable to restaurants/shops. There isn't an ocean view and you can't really hear the waves (in fact, I would bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper because there are standard city noises) but there is a shared picnic table right outside if you want to take your lunch out and see a view of the ocean through the alley. There is minimal kitchen and bath supplies so bring your own. This is the perfect place to stay for a few days if you want to walk on the beach every day and check out some local restaurants and shops. We had fun walking all the way through Venice to Santa Monica and back on the boardwalk.