I had never been to Monrovia before, so it was great to stay in a local neighborhood, getting a feeling for that big-sky part of LA. (What I didn't have time to do was sit and relax outside and watch the sunset.) It was so nice to make a cup of tea in the morning with real half-and-half and relax at the table outside on the patio after a great night's sleep. I also liked the scene on Myrtle Street in town—a real main street with good restaurants and people out walking. Wish I could have spent more time there.