I could not with a good conscience recommend this property to anyone. The property is very old and out dated. The room I stayed in, #7 was frankly pretty disgusting to me. There was just too many things wrong with this place to write about. I took pictures. I felt dirty being there as did some people who were in the apartment next to me. I expected street noise but, the noise from the highway was incredible even with ear plugs. If you stay here after reading this, you better have some Ambien to put you out for the night. Yes, the place is across the highway from the beach and yes there is a restaurant below the apartments. I felt the restaurant was a bit pricey having spent $28 on a nice burger, ice tea, and chips. Yes, I did leave a 20% tip for the help. Again, the noise from the highway really takes away from eating outside. Don't be fooled by the low price as I ended up paying $240 for two nights after cleaning fee, service fee and room tax. I think you can do better in Santa Monica. I feel bad having to leave a poor review but, if those who stayed here before me were more honest in their reviews it might have saved me from getting caught up in this mess.