Here are some reviews of the Ellison carolSukie:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationR...a.html#reviews

re those reviews . . . the newest one is more than a year old.

Also re the Ellison -- I'm pretty sure parking would be difficult.

thanks...off the list. are you familiar with "Air" in Venus beach Hotel? AirinVenice.com?

I'm going to SD next week. So much to do there. We're doing a harbor cruise plus the trolley offers so many tours like spooky night tours
http://www.trolleytours.com/san-dieg...FQ-DfgodmY4AVg

OK - now I am VERY confused . . .

Why is Miss_Sukie all of a sudden posting instead of carol18???

On two of carol's threads Miss_Suki seems to have taken over.

Looking more like a troll??

Miss Sukie is my daughter. We were both off from work today, and we were researching together on her computer.

Suzie, thanks for suggestion, will look into trolley halloween tours. which hotel are you staying in there? we decided to raise the budget for the room in the $200's.
Some reviews said that Venice Beach at night might be dangerous to walk around, because of drugs and homeless people. Should we stay at Santa Monica instead?

Question: Where is a better place to stay...Santa monica or Venice Beach?

We're staying at the old town inn for a good price negotiated by one in our group. It will be a reunion of sorts. I'll post a review of it when we return on the 21st.

Santa Monica. To me, Venice seemed ratty.

Santa Monica, Venice has a big drug scene now. You won't be able to afford a hotel on the beach but try Comfort Inn or maybe Best Western Gateway.

We have also stayed in Marina del Rey, which is not far. I had an email for an offer at Pacifica Hotels. They are up and down the coast and where you are going. Must book by 9/16 for stays thru November.

http://www.pacificahotels.com/specia...ifica-20140909

michelle Y ..thanks great suggestion, we decided to begin Oct 8, in Santa Barbara, the Wayfarer, a Pacific Hostel