Visited West Coast for 5 days. Solid experience. Scene is improved. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $139/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 9/10. Would return.
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Currency tips for West Coast
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16 Mar 2026 at 09:42
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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17 Mar 2026 at 10:12
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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18 Mar 2026 at 10:54
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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18 Mar 2026 at 19:49
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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19 Mar 2026 at 19:20
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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21 Mar 2026 at 08:57
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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21 Mar 2026 at 11:57
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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21 Mar 2026 at 20:18
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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23 Mar 2026 at 04:15
This is outdated info IMO.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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24 Mar 2026 at 00:21
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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24 Mar 2026 at 08:32
How does it compare to Thailand?
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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25 Mar 2026 at 21:35
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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26 Mar 2026 at 02:03
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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26 Mar 2026 at 13:06
Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
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26 Mar 2026 at 16:16
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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26 Mar 2026 at 17:35
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:37
100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:41
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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