Is Los Angeles Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

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

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!

Solo 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.

Couple 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!

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.

Solo 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.

Solo 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.

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.

Solo 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

Solo 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!

Los Angeles is relatively safe for a city in the US. Unlike other countries like Korea or China the US can have more crime in certain areas. You defintely want to be careful. Again, it all depends on the area.

LA is generally quite safe, especially during the day and in popular areas like Santa Monica or Silverlake. Be wary of the metro, DTLA, Venice, Santa Monica at night for homeless people and theft. I would avoid walking alone at night in DTLA specifically, but otherwise areas are safe. Some of my favorite areas - Manhattan Beach, Abbott Kinney, Sawtelle, Culver City, Highland Park.

Safety in Los Angeles fully depends on what area you are staying in, for example downtown is not going be anywhere near as safe a Beverly Hills. The higher the prices, usually the safer the area. Aim for richer areas.

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.

As 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.

LA 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.