Is California safe for solo female travelers?

California is generally safe for female solo travelers, with its diverse and welcoming society. However, like any popular tourist spot, there can be instances of petty crime, such as pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas. Tourist spots, public transport, and hotels are frequently patrolled, offering a sense of security. As always, it's crucial to remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings, especially when moving around at night. Do thorough research about where you're planning to visit, utilize reliable forms of transportation, and be cautious while interacting with strangers.

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How safe is California for female travelers?

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3.3 /5

based on 4 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I travelled inland from SFO to Sisters Oregon, and back via the coast. I stayed some nights with friends, some nights with Couchsurfing hosts and some nights at a hotel/motel I rented a car to get around as I also wanted to be independent and be able to stop where I wanted. I felt safe, and people were very friendly wherever I came.

Posted: June 2, 2025
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I studied abroad in Los Angeles and I had the time of my life! I can definitely recommend going to California in general! There are so many beautiful places that you can visit. For example: Yosemite, La Jolla, Naples Island etc.

Posted: March 27, 2024
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Macie

Macie

United Kingdom

Family travel

I traveller with my family so immediately felt safer with my dad with me, we did a tour of California stopping in LA, San Fran, San Diego & Monterey. At all these places we stayed in either a hotel or AirBnB which were in nice areas so never had a safety issue. The only unsafe area was San Fran mainly due to the fentanyl crisis. It was expensive all round to do or eat anything but that was expected Would defo recommend going with friends or as a group as I didn’t mean many other people

Posted: February 1, 2024
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