Visited Cali for 7 days. Solid experience. Scene is improved. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $99/day. Best part: variety.
Overall: 8.5/10. Would return.
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Currency tips for Cali
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19 Mar 2026 at 02:54
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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19 Mar 2026 at 17:01
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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20 Mar 2026 at 06:21
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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22 Mar 2026 at 12:20
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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22 Mar 2026 at 20:12
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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23 Mar 2026 at 06:26
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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25 Mar 2026 at 18:18
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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26 Mar 2026 at 16:52
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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26 Mar 2026 at 21:28
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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26 Mar 2026 at 22:49
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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27 Mar 2026 at 07:20
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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27 Mar 2026 at 19:24
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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