Visited Cali for 7 days. Enjoyable experience. Scene is as described. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $122/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 8/10. Exceeded expectations.
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Cali transportation guide
Started by LiverpoolLee · 7 Mar 2026 · 1371 views
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8 Mar 2026 at 03:54
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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8 Mar 2026 at 10:03
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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9 Mar 2026 at 12:54
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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11 Mar 2026 at 03:49
This matches my experience. Cali is underrated.
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12 Mar 2026 at 18:40
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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14 Mar 2026 at 02:25
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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17 Mar 2026 at 04:05
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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17 Mar 2026 at 07:59
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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17 Mar 2026 at 16:16
100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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18 Mar 2026 at 08:19
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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19 Mar 2026 at 13:48
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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100% agree. The quality 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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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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