What an amazing location! The beach is literally one block away from the boardwalk. We even walked to Santa Monica pier one night(about a mile and a half). The apartment was super clean. Plus both Gladys and her friend Lorena checked in and made sure we knew they were available. Lorena also met us right away when I asked to check in early. People said parking is terrible or super hard, but it's a popular beach so I think you have to think realistically. We parked around the block and never had to get back in our car because you could walk everywhere. We'd definitely stay again.