The area is a little dangerous and people are not the nicest in the area from my personal experience probably varies between person to person. The host and people helping him seemed kurt but nice appreciate there time. The tolls and bridges are only fasttrak and no cash tolls so research that maybe before spending time in oakland/san francisco. Lots of things to see many gorgeous sights to behold and the breeze is very nice in the summer miss it already. Overall a pleasent stay