I don't believe you can find lodging closer to the pier. If you like being in the middle of everything, this place is great! We loved the location at the base of the pier. Being able to park a car was huge for us as well. There is a considerable homeless presence in the area, but the place is secure. No issues. You will smell weed regularly in common areas, but we've discovered this to be the case in ALL places we've stayed in the area. We would stay again for sure.