The place is very close to Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach: only a 4 block walk to the beach and 2 more blocks to the bike rentals on the beach in case you don't want to walk it to Venice. Also, its a 10 minute drive to Highway 1 for the 40 minute stretch of Malibu Pacific coastline. It's so convenient!!! To top it off, Hadia is so helpful and actively responsive to any questions. She is a wonderful host! Will be going back again to her place.