Is Los Angeles safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Los Angeles for solo female travelers?
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based on 24 experiences from female travelers
Lucia
Germany
Solo travel
I had a great time in La, i love the variety and atmosphere! Got to be safe and careful as women tho. If you find your people (and there is a group for everyone) I assure you will have an amazing time!
Posted: October 19, 2025Solo travel
I went in LA to take some dance class and discovered the dance community there and it was amazing ! I meet some dancer from all over the world, there is a lot of dance studio, so a lot of choice ! What you have to know is that the town is really big and it be better and safer with a car cause there is a lot of drugs people in public transport.
Posted: August 11, 2025Experienced: May, 2024Couple travel
We mainly went to universal studios. We loved it there. It was expensive but so worth it! As a vegetarian, the food was kinda mid and very little food options in universal studios but overall I enjoyed!
Posted: August 4, 2025Experienced: December, 2024How safe is Los Angeles for women?
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Katelynn
In these areas and some others there will be lots of homeless people some are nice and some are crazy and violent. There are also break-ins to people’s cars or gang violence. Just try to avoid these areas but in general it’s safe to have your phone out or talk to strangers especially in the day time.
Posted: January 14, 2026As a foreigner, Los Angeles does not feel safe. I am used to working everywhere back home and here the streets are very inhospitable, even during the daytime. I still get my way around but is better not be alone in certain areas.
Posted: October 5, 2025LA is not very safe, watch your belongings and be alert at all times. You should always be with people that you personally know and make sure that you stay in the safest areas everywhere you’re traveling.
Posted: September 13, 2025Safety map
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Leyla
Los Angeles
Can host for:
7 days
About me
I’m a high school language teacher, and although I’m older, I have a youthful attitude. I like to meet new people, try new food, and learn something new as I explore new places. I prefer spending longer times in 1 place rather than a day or two in many places. Plain and simple. I love to host visitors and take them around, too.
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Alejandra
Los Angeles
Can host for:
2 days
About me
Designer who loves to traveling the world. Living in Los Angeles originally from Colombia. Next trip is eastern Europe. Reach out if you want to join, looking for a traveling companion.
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