Madhu
India
I had tons of fun. Exploring peaceful and calm neighbourhoods. My first solo trip, so I was definitely extremely aware of my surroundings. Stayed in a hostel near fort Mason. Very welcoming people and met lots of people. Had one uncomfortable encounter during a bus transit however not a usually case.
Posted: November 7, 2026Experienced: May, 2026Tam
Japan
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, 2026Freja
Sweden
Im an au pair so have been here for awhile and seen a large part of California and I love it, most places are safe but for bigger city there are smaller crimes so never leave stuff in car. Otherwise beautiful nature!
Posted: April 27, 2026I 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, 2025I 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, 2024Macie
United Kingdom
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