Sara's place is conveniently located for a quick drive to lake shore drive to get downtown or any neighboring shops. The neighborhood is safe, lots of other people walking around and the evenings are quiet. Be prepared to park several blocks away or pay for parking on Lawrence. Parking after 5pm is very challenging and it's street parking only. The grocery store near by is convenient, but very expensive. If you can, drive a little further to Trader Joe's or Whole Foods, which are both pretty close.