I stayed at Emma’s place here steps from the beach for a week. The location is incredible! You can’t get closer to the beach unless you are literally on the water. There’s a lovely breakfast place across the street and I felt safe here travelling alone. The people here are friendly. You are about a fifteen or twenty minute walk to the Hermosa Beach Pier and the Manhattan Beach Pier as well if you like to walk!
The place itself is quite small and if you are looking for natural sunlight it does not have much as it’s between two businesses tucked away in a small alley. This suited me fine as I did not spend that much time in the house during the day anyways. If you are looking for a place to stay near the beach and will be spending lots of time outside the house then this is the place for you! I walked down the beach every morning. If you don’t know the city well it is quite far out from Hollywood and if you are looking to head into town during your trip just make sure you note that you will be spending lots on Uber! I had a lot of work to be done in that area but I knew that so I prepared for the spend.
Emma was a great host and check in was easy for me even though I was arriving very late at night. Her home is comfy and well lived in. I did not run into any issues during my stay. I would stay here again!