West Coast vs last year — changes?
Started by WanderlustCarl · 5 Jul 2026 · 44 views
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5 Jul 2026 at 13:16
The variety there is hard to beat.
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5 Jul 2026 at 18:06
West Coast trip report — 14 days
Arrived and got settled quickly. Uber worked great. Hotel was exactly what I needed.
Days 1-2: Explored, got the lay of the land. Got some good intel from a local.
Days 3-7: Hit my stride. Found my rhythm. The local area away from tourists area was the sweet spot.
Prices: $50-80 per session. Some room to negotiate.
Tips: Get a local SIM on arrival.
Return? Yes, maybe try a different area.
Arrived and got settled quickly. Uber worked great. Hotel was exactly what I needed.
Days 1-2: Explored, got the lay of the land. Got some good intel from a local.
Days 3-7: Hit my stride. Found my rhythm. The local area away from tourists area was the sweet spot.
Prices: $50-80 per session. Some room to negotiate.
Tips: Get a local SIM on arrival.
Return? Yes, maybe try a different area.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl
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6 Jul 2026 at 15:42
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget.
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8 Jul 2026 at 18:03
Agreed. Make sure to use a VPN.
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10 Jul 2026 at 14:51
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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11 Jul 2026 at 07:01
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum.
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