In short: what a fabulous stay at the Cadillac hotel! Now, for the details: yes, Venice beach has a lot of homeless. If you are uncomfortable with them around, you should not book anything beyond the residential side of the boardwalk (the quiet side). It is also an older building and smaller hotel, they are renovating (beautifully ) one room at a time, be patient. If you are looking to be entertained and in the middle of it all, this is it! The staff is very friendly and always there to help, the views, both from our room and the roof top were breath taking, also, an everyday convenient breakfast, clean room and what a deal! And bonus: being serenaded every day by the wonderful Starla, at the street corner (what a voice). Thank you all for the last minute easy booking and rescue from our pathetic bed and breakfast originally planned. You rock!! We will be back!