La Crescenta is amazing and the views were incredible. We felt welcomed from the minute we arrived. Monika's breakfasts were so filling and delicious that we skipped lunch. Our room had a veranda outside looking over their pool and the hills. Breakfast was on another veranda. We are returning in three weeks and plan to make this our place to stay when we visit our children. It is close to Pasadena and The Huntington. Montrose and La Crescenta have great places to eat although we were too busy this LA trip helping to care for a new grandchild to eat out much. I recommend Bill and Monika's home with enthusiasm. Our room and bath were clean and beautiful. What a wonderful place!