Visited Cali for 10 days. Great experience. Scene is active. Pricing fair.
Spent $133/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 7.5/10. Would return.
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20 Mar 2026 at 06:18
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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20 Mar 2026 at 12:34
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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21 Mar 2026 at 08:55
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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23 Mar 2026 at 01:24
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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23 Mar 2026 at 21:19
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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24 Mar 2026 at 21:09
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:29
I was there in February and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $65/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $65/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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25 Mar 2026 at 11:52
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:36
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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26 Mar 2026 at 07:30
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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26 Mar 2026 at 12:47
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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27 Mar 2026 at 00:43
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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27 Mar 2026 at 01:38
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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27 Mar 2026 at 11:46
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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