Place is fine for one or two people sharing bed in bedroom. The entry room contains small kitchen and futon. Space is very limited. Only way to sleep on futon is to place large thick foam core on top of open futon. Space is very limited and when open area is really congested
If you are focused on beach this is good location- about20 minute walk to beach, considerably longer to pier. If this is your first trip to LA and you are doing general tourist stuff, I.e. Griffith observatory, universal studios, tar pits etc, be aware you will be doing a lot of driving Santa Monica is great for beaches, less so as base for exploring LA