^ From that short bit I would say Santa Monica/Venice will be better for you mainly because of your preference for more chill bars over clubs, but you also don't give a lot of info. Here's a few other things to consider.
--- For day time, do you like the beach/outdoors or prefer exploring museums/urban architecture? If beach, Samo; if the other stuff, Hwood. April isn't always the best month for the beach but it should be nice enough.
--- Do you prefer bimbo-type white girls, or are you into latinas, black girls, asians? If white girls, Samo/Venice; if you like more diversity, Hwood.
--- Do you plan to be here mostly on weekdays or the weekend? Santa Monica is pretty quiet from Monday to Wednesday, and even Thursday is tame. Perhaps on those days you can uber to Hwood.
-- Are you rolling solo or with some friends? Samo can be more challenging solo since people are often in really big groups; far from impossible, but I've had more success flying solo in Hwood.
-- Do you want to rent a car or prefer to stick w uber/public transit? Samo is much more do-able without a car, especially with the Bird/Lime scooters around on every corner now. Hwood is doable without a car also, but it isn't as pleasant of an area to walk in.
Hope this helps.
--- For day time, do you like the beach/outdoors or prefer exploring museums/urban architecture? If beach, Samo; if the other stuff, Hwood. April isn't always the best month for the beach but it should be nice enough.
--- Do you prefer bimbo-type white girls, or are you into latinas, black girls, asians? If white girls, Samo/Venice; if you like more diversity, Hwood.
--- Do you plan to be here mostly on weekdays or the weekend? Santa Monica is pretty quiet from Monday to Wednesday, and even Thursday is tame. Perhaps on those days you can uber to Hwood.
-- Are you rolling solo or with some friends? Samo can be more challenging solo since people are often in really big groups; far from impossible, but I've had more success flying solo in Hwood.
-- Do you want to rent a car or prefer to stick w uber/public transit? Samo is much more do-able without a car, especially with the Bird/Lime scooters around on every corner now. Hwood is doable without a car also, but it isn't as pleasant of an area to walk in.
Hope this helps.