Returned from 7 days in East Coast. Solid experience.
Accommodation:
Guesthouse near the main area. $73/night. Walking distance to everything.
Scene:
Quieter than I hoped but still good. Prices were great value.
Quality:
Generally good looking with good service. Had 4 encounters total.
Logistics:
Transport was easy — Uber/Grab works well. Street food was a highlight.
Safety:
Felt safe throughout.
Overall: 7.5/10. Good destination, recommend for first-timers.
Happy to answer any questions.
Playa 5th Ave trip report — what I found
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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This matches my experience. East Coast is one of my favorites.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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I was there in March and prices were about average. Spent about $120/day all-in.
My tip: go early evening.
My tip: go early evening.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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