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How safe is Los Angeles for solo female travelers?
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Lucia
Germany
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!
Posted: October 19, 2025Solo 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.
Posted: August 11, 2025Experienced: May, 2024Couple 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!
Posted: August 4, 2025Experienced: December, 2024How safe is Los Angeles for women?
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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.
Posted: October 5, 2025LA 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.
Posted: September 13, 2025
Chelsea
Look, Los Angeles is BIG. It all depends on where you are, and what time of day. There are really rough neighborhoods I would never go to, and other areas that are pretty safe all the time. As with any location in the world, be cautious, know where you are and you’ll be fine!
Posted: July 3, 2025Safety in United States
Hospitality Exchange in Los Angeles
Carsen
Los Angeles
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hello! My name is Carsen and I’m a busy professional LA native living in Van Nuys in the San Fernando Valley, about 25 minutes from LAX (one very convenient bus called the Flyaway goes from LAX to Van Nuys just down the street from me). I have a very large but incredibly friendly dog, a cat, and live in a house. I have a boyfriend who stays over on weekends, so if you’re here over a weekend he may be around. He has two little dogs that come with him. I'm a veteran solo traveler - I took my first solo trip at 18 and have taken many since. Traveling alone has been one of the most liberating experiences of my adulthood and I'm glad to find a community that values that too 🥹 I take a month off every summer and try to find new places to go. I am hoping to find friends in new cities and make memories! I have hosted a few times from TL and I've had lovely experiences so I am hoping to keep it going. I am able to host about once a month or so. If I'm not able to host, still very happy to grab a coffee and make a new friend if time permits.
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Leyla
Los Angeles
Can host for:
7 days
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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Carsen
Los Angeles
About me
Hello! My name is Carsen and I’m a busy professional LA native living in Van Nuys in the San Fernando Valley, about 25 minutes from LAX (one very convenient bus called the Flyaway goes from LAX to Van Nuys just down the street from me). I have a very large but incredibly friendly dog, a cat, and live in a house. I have a boyfriend who stays over on weekends, so if you’re here over a weekend he may be around. He has two little dogs that come with him. I'm a veteran solo traveler - I took my first solo trip at 18 and have taken many since. Traveling alone has been one of the most liberating experiences of my adulthood and I'm glad to find a community that values that too 🥹 I take a month off every summer and try to find new places to go. I am hoping to find friends in new cities and make memories! I have hosted a few times from TL and I've had lovely experiences so I am hoping to keep it going. I am able to host about once a month or so. If I'm not able to host, still very happy to grab a coffee and make a new friend if time permits.
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Leyla
Los Angeles
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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