Is United States Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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based on 422 experiences from female travelers
Tam
Japan
California, Group travel
I went to a few state parks and loved the nature. California is so beautiful. It’s good to rent a car to go around Cali. I went to Auberry, Kentfield, Refwoods, Tahoe, Sacramento, Sequoia and Redwood national parks, Muir woods, Kentfield, SF, LA. Didn’t like LA that much because of feeling unsafe.
Posted: August 16, 2026
Soulo
United States
Honolulu, Solo travel
4 day trip to Hawaii, wasn’t a planned destination for me, but I decided to stop here on my way home from Japan. If you’re comfortable with hostels, I’d recommend Polynesian Hostel Beach Club (clean, staff were really welcoming, movie nights, first come first serve beach chairs & umbrellas, and affordable surfboard rentals, & few minutes walk to the beach and nice strip of shop’s & restaurants) otherwise hotels are definitely pricey. You can get day bus pass for $10 or week bus pass for $40,...
Posted: August 2, 2026Oahu, Solo travel
Awsome culture I love the people. The Island is always going to provide you with kindness if you respect it. Make sure to stick with ‘Ohana and respect the rules and the elders. If you travel alone accomodation is really expensive so make sure you check ahead of time, meet people, make friends and you will for sure find people that are alike that can help you figure it out! Being kind and respectful is most important!
Posted: July 29, 2026Corpus Christi, Couple travel
I think it’s a nice city to visit in the USA. As a women, I’d say it’s fairly safe but I wouldn’t feel safe walking around the city after dawn. As any other Texan cities, there’s a lot of people carrying guns around there so it does make me feel less safe but overall I think it’s a nice place to see as long as you are accompanied after dawn and stay in the city without roaming in remote areas around
Posted: July 29, 2026
Sara
Canada
Maui, Group travel
I was in Maui with a missions group for 3 months! We were mostly in Haiku and Pai'ia on the north shore. Hitch hiking with few girls is rhe safer way to go, while having a guy is safer, it takes a lot longer to get rides.
Posted: July 26, 2026Experienced: January, 2012
Samantha
Jamaica
Manhattan, Solo travel
Manhattan, you had my whole heart! 🗽✨ Last March, I had the pleasure of attending the IECSC Trade Show in New York City and it was absolutely amazing the energy, the education, the beauty industry all in one place! 🙌🏽 But the trip wasn't all business… I got to soak in the magic of Times Square, stand in awe at the World Trade Center, and walk the iconic Brooklyn Bridge 🌉 honestly a full New York moment! The city is everything they say it is and more. One thing though next time I need a...
Posted: July 9, 2026Experienced: March, 2025
Sevim
Ireland
Japan, Group travel
Japan was amazing trip , we are fist went to Osaka and stay with Kyoto, Kyoto so nice place and tere are to much visit place , they are protect to culturel life , people are so kind all people help eaht we are need , we are visit the same time , Hiroşima, Nara , Dotombori and ı visited solo Tokyo it was so amazing experience for me because my group friends leave to early from me , ı still remember Tokyo , it was my first long trip , ı will visit again at the first opportunity on Tokyo, ı am...
Posted: July 5, 2026Experienced: March, 2024
Ananya
United States
Mount Shasta, Group travel
We forgot to check into the hotel room so our room was canceled, but we went to some random motel and still felt safe. We went for my birthday and it was such a great girls trip. We got into the water in McCloud river and it was great!
Posted: July 5, 2026
Justina
Lithuania
Los Angeles, Solo travel
I was for two weeks camera acting workshop in there. I lived close to the Walk of Fame area. But my favorite place was Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. There is a lot of homeless people and every morning you can smell weed. But it was great experience
Posted: July 3, 2026Baton Rouge, Couple travel
I moved to Baton Rouge for love and it has been a super fun and eventful experience so far. The food is always so good. The people here can be a bit rude at times but typically are very welcoming and good to be around :).
Posted: July 3, 2026Experienced: July, 2026Is United States safe for women?
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Amanda
Vacaville
Very safe, suburban area, 30 to 40 minutes to Sacramento, 35 minutes or so to Napa, and hour and half to San Francisco depending on traffic, of course. Not a nightlife kinda town but nice place overall
Posted: August 16, 2026Los Angeles
I think very safe I have lived here on my own for almost 3 years and nothing unsafe has ever happened. I have a roommate we share a 2 bed and we get along very well I love in a very safe area and have never had any problems
Posted: August 15, 2026
Fernanda
Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti is safe during the day I would exercise caution at night. Definitely around the bus. Stop near Pearl Street at night. I would avoid and would avoid walking places at night as well as outside of the campus
Posted: August 12, 2026Coos County
Most of the area is safe, the beaches are typically safe to visit independently. Would avoid most bars as a solo female (with at least one friend is a lot safer). Some areas have a high volume of homelessness. Bandon is a very safe area to visit!
Posted: August 10, 2026Charleston
Small big city, there are some homeless people on the main strip downtown but never felt unsafe. There is a huge night life scene so the police are also nearby ans accessible. The beach towns are also super safe
Posted: August 8, 202663110
I’m moving to STL in 1 week. Overall Forest Park and The Grove Park look generally safe. If you pick a good neighborhood or apartment complex and don’t go out alone at night it should be fine. Always pay for garage parking and have a buddy
Posted: August 8, 2026Safety in United States
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EmD
Hendersonville
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi 👋 I’m Emily, someone equal parts whimsical and practical. I love spending time outdoors, and I’ve probably tried every hobby at least once! I’ve traveled extensively within the U.S. (and lived and worked in NC, CA, AK, and HI) and am eager to do more international travel. I’ve been to Iceland, Australia, and several places in the Caribbean, but I really want to go everywhere! I formerly worked in the scuba industry and outdoor education, now I work in IT. I’m able to work remotely within the U.S., so I hope to knock out my goal of finding a geocache in all 50 states by the end of 2027! I live in beautiful Hendersonville, NC. It’s a popular tourist destination for the region, and is close to beautiful hikes and waterfalls. I live on the Ecusta greenway, which is walkable and bikeable to downtown Hendersonville, and lots of coffee shops and breweries! I grew up in the area and love being a tour guide for visitors - the Appalachians have a lot to offer, and there’s so much culture here!
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Karlie
Vincennes
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hey I’m Karlie! Southern Indiana gal with a heart for travel - I wanna see it all :) I love to see the sights, find hidden gems, and can go with the flow! I love spontaneity - city or nature? I like both, Down for anything! Cliff jumping in Greece? Done it! Castles in Ireland? See them! Safari in Africa? Done it Volcanoes in Nicaragua? Hiked them! Ride the metro in NYC? Done it! Hiking the Grand Canyon? Yep done that too! When not traveling, I enjoy hosting parties with my friends and going to Renaissance Fairs! I love board games and puzzles, and dancing. I live a big life and I love it.
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