Visited Cali for 12 days. Great experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing fair.
Spent $141/day. Best part: GFE quality.
Overall: 8/10. Would return.
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Cali — what to pack
Started by SunshineSteve · 6 Mar 2026 · 2167 views
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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7 Mar 2026 at 06:50
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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7 Mar 2026 at 11:54
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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8 Mar 2026 at 07:19
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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9 Mar 2026 at 03:43
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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9 Mar 2026 at 08:17
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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10 Mar 2026 at 04:30
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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10 Mar 2026 at 20:51
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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12 Mar 2026 at 06:44
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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12 Mar 2026 at 09:01
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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18 Mar 2026 at 22:05
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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20 Mar 2026 at 05:00
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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