I loved the neighborhood. We arrived too late to go to a restaurant. But before 10 p.m. There were a few stores still open in the area. Also, a taco stand and a few other mom and pop stands. We had great tacos and a soda. Friendly neighborhood. It is worth it to pay for parking. I thought it would be in a lot away from the hotel. But it was in the back completely secure. After a long drive it was nice to not have to look for a parking spot. The location is great for getting around LA.