No shade in the lot but the cool breeze and temperate California climate makes up for that. We had amazing fresh air with the windows open the whole time. Also, the area is close enough to the ocean that you still catch the cool ocean breeze coming in. It didn't bother us, so it really was a great simple spot for 5 days. Be warned, it is in the flight path for LAX, so if you are bothered by airplane noise then this is not the spot for you. We parked at the very end of the parking lot so it was pretty quiet as they have a huge lot, most cars were never within 10 parking spaces of us. They do look out for you and your trailer to make sure it is safe and sound while they are on patrol. All of the security guards are super nice and welcoming. Overall, it is in a tough neighborhood but we felt relatively safe as the parking lot is patrolled by casino security 24/7. Also note, having a parking permit in your window won't stop a security guard knocking on your door at 2 am to ask if you have a permit. Important note: You HAVE to ask permission or else you will get a notice that you will be towed. There are signs that say no overnight parking, but if you go inside and ask permission they will give you a parking permit. We parked here for 5 days with our 30' travel trailer and truck.
