Is Los Angeles Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Los Angeles?
Safety at night:Moderate
Public transportation:Moderate
Street harassment:Moderate
Petty crimes:Moderate
Is Los Angeles worth visiting?
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based on 21 experiences from female travelers
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Salma
Iran
Solo travel
Overall I didn't feel the safest if I wasn't in a super crowded or public place. I didn't feel to at ease walking the streets as a solo traveller. It wasn't super easy to get around without getting an uber but that's the case for most of North America. I was on a tight budget but there are lots of hotels offering shared female's rooms with lockers. That was a cool experience.
Posted: April 18, 2025Experienced: March, 2024Solo travel
Los Angeles was overall a nice experience. I met some friends and I stayed there for three months and I enjoyed the sun. There are a lot of things to do like museum, visiting filming Studios but I would say that it can be really dangerous based on the place you are staying. Also, don’t take public transportation in Los Angeles because they are not safe and they are a lot of crackheads in the public transportation so I would advise you to rent a car and stay in tourist areas.
Posted: December 29, 2024Experienced: April, 2024Solo travel
LA is expensive and big. I stayed in a hostel in Santa Monica, it is cool being so close to the water and also fairly closer to The Getty and Hammer museum which are both free. The Getty gives you a beautiful view of the city and is nice to be there when the sun sets. LA seems like an interesting lace and too many different neighbours to determine safety. I felt safe in the places I was in and felt safe alone travelling on public transit.
Posted: September 29, 2024
Mireia
Spain
Couple travel
It is a city that you have to be careful depending on the area. Unfortunately there are a lot of people with mental problems on the streets. Food is expensive. There are many burrito places that are very good.
Posted: May 15, 2024Solo travel
I felt safe inside and while walking in crowds. Overall, the food choices in regular spaces were regular. There are kind people and there are people with ostentatious personalities, too. I stayed at hostels and they were good. Samesun is safe and quiet
Posted: March 23, 2024Solo travel
Absolutely love LA for solo female travelers. So much to do and so many sweet people! It is safe for the most part; I would just avoid downtown LA. There is always something to do, and you won't ever get bored!
Posted: January 9, 2024Solo travel
I visited Los Angeles alone and here are a few things that might come in handy. I was in Downtown and Hollywood in the evening to grab drinks but I only did it a few times and I was always in company. People say that it can get really dangerous there at night so I didn't want to spend the nights there alone. I also always tried to be aware of my surroundings. I stayed in West Hollywood and felt really safe there (even at night). I made sure to plan out each day, as Los Angeles is huge and very spread out, and planning my schedule based on location really helped me save time. As for the beaches, Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach were really nice places to visit and people-watch.
Posted: October 8, 2023Group travel
The city is amazing full of so many things to do. It can be unsafe if you drift too far from downtown without really knowing the neighborhoods. Great diversity and delicious food. It’s really easy to beat around the city and visit neighboring places too.
Posted: June 4, 2023Solo travel
I visited Venice Beach during the day and although it was a great experience, it can be a bit dangerous there at night. On the other hand, Santa Monica was much safer. Getting around Los Angeles is not easy, so I used Lyft Pools to save money and focused all my activities in one place for the entire day.
Posted: May 23, 2023Solo travel
I suggest avoiding Hollywood. It's quite neglected and there are many homeless people there, so it's not the most pleasant experience. Santa Monica and Venice are popular areas, and downtown Los Angeles has wonderful museums.
Posted: May 15, 2023Is Los Angeles safe for women?
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Based on 37 local experiences
Crime index
Based on 37 local experiences
Pretty safe depending on what areas you are in of the city. Generally like any big city, car theft is probably the most common crime. Public transport can be sketchy since most people in LA have cars and drive.
Posted: May 9, 2025
Iman
Los Angeles is a very large city, but I wouldn’t say most of the city is safe to walk around at night. It’s a car centric city so either you’ll be isolated when walking or you’ll be in a neighborhood that isn’t as safe. In a group, it’s ok.
Posted: April 21, 2025Meet locals in Los Angeles
Leyla
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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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Daemiyan
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Los Angeles native pretending that I'm still a little chubby baby as long as my face hides the horrible, unforgivable truth. No one has to know. You'll lie for me, your new best friend, won't you? Aw, you're the best. I have an invisible disability that slowly but surely will make it impossible for me to travel at all (at best). My goal is to grind out a world tour in small bursts , meet beautiful people & make friends across the world. I've seen both wonders and horrors beyond comprehension in this life, and I aim to see much, much more. I have a giant sense of humor that can be anywhere from silly, ironic, a bit dark (if present company is comfortable with it), but I'll also make you suffer through some very lame dad jokes. I learned to laugh through the hard times, and now I always do it. I do best with people who aren't uptight, judgemental, disrespectful, or bigots. If you try and drop hints about something, you're wasting your time. I prefer being told like it is. If you have nasty things to say about marginalized groups, walk on, sister. I'm not the fashionable circus freak for you. Be kind to others in this short life! I'm told I'm a firecracker & I don't take shit from anyone despite being very affable. I love to help people if I can. I'm an ambivert, so it's accurate to say that I could spend weeks alone like it was nothing, but also spend that same duration with a throng of other people. Just don't be surprised when I have random days where all I can do is rest. I tend to be a bit flaky as I never know what the next day brings. I'm really excited to add some spice and joy to your life and vice versa. :)
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Leyla
Los Angeles
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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
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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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Mia
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Hi I am Mia and I am 20 years old right now🦋 I grew up with a lot of traveling and couch surfing and as soon as I turned 18 I started to explore the world by myself. I'm more an extrovert person and I love to talk when the vibe is nice. I've been to several countries and worked in different areas by now. I'm a very empathetic and understanding person. Respecting boundaries is very important for me and I would never do something which makes another one uncomfortable. ♡ I have a lot of interest.... but my real passion are dogs (dog training, breeding...) and also KPOP. I love to learn about new things and cultures and I am open to almost everything. I love meeting new people because I think this is how you understand the world, listening to different opinions and seeing the world with different eyes.
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