SANTA MONICA: Walk to the beach or nearby shopping

6-7 month swap (flexible dates): beautiful condo in quiet area; 1,400 sq ft, high ceilings, oak floors, granite counter, fire place, skylighted kitchen, patio, fine music system, secured 2 car parking, 5 min walk to beach, gourmet restaurants, boutique shopping or walk to famous 3rd St. Promenade pedestrian mall (movies, restaurants, book stores, shops), art, music, culture in S.M., mountain view, 15 min car ride to UCLA, 10 min to Getty Malibu Villa Museum, easy access to LA freeways, nearby public transportation, car swap OK, .

5 minute walk to 1.5 miles long Palisades Park overlooking ocean bay, beautiful sunsets. Steps down from the Park to the beach. 8 minute walk to Third Street Promenade (outdoor upscale pedestrian mall with fine restaurants, movies, bookstores, etc.). 5 minute walk to Montana Ave.: a less crowded upscale shopping area with beautiques, coffee shops, eateries and fine restaurants. I have a nice view of the Santa Monica Mountains which, although distant, is for me a source of rest and peace; 15 min car ride to UCLA, entrance to LA freeway system 1/2 mile away. Public transportation nearby.

I am a retired lawyer, single and maintain a clean and neat home. I am learning Hebrew and intend to study at an ulpan while in Tel Aviv