Visited West Coast for 7 days. Enjoyable experience. Scene is active. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $73/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 8/10. Solid destination.
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West Coast — ATM and cash tips
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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How does it compare to Czech Republic?
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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This matches my experience. West Coast is one of my favorites.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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I was there in March and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $134/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $134/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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