Safety update for Cali based on recent experience and community reports:
General Safety Level: Low risk if you stick to known areas.
Common Risks:
- Drink spiking at bars — watch your drinks
- Phone snatching — keep it in your front pocket
- Romance scams — be skeptical of offers
Areas to Avoid:
The outskirts have higher crime rates.
Police Situation:
Avoid any interaction with police if possible.
Stay safe out there.
Safety update: Cali March 2026
Started by BostonBrady · 7 Mar 2026 · 1929 views
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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10 Mar 2026 at 04:52
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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12 Mar 2026 at 01:52
I was there in February and prices were about average. Spent about $150/day all-in.
My tip: go early evening.
My tip: go early evening.
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12 Mar 2026 at 04:52
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.
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14 Mar 2026 at 03:52
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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15 Mar 2026 at 15:52
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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16 Mar 2026 at 06:52
Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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17 Mar 2026 at 21:52
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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19 Mar 2026 at 09:52
This matches my experience. Cali is underrated.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl
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21 Mar 2026 at 07:52
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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22 Mar 2026 at 14:52
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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22 Mar 2026 at 16:52
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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First time was good but could have been better. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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25 Mar 2026 at 06:52
This matches my experience. Cali is worth the trip.
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