City in California, United States
Los Angeles for solo travelers
Is Los Angeles good for solo travel?
Beaches, mountains, tacos and a huge creative scene, spread over an enormous area. Suits remote workers who accept driving and traffic; short stays work best if you base in one neighborhood.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Polite but reserved |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Solo women | Generally comfortable in busy areas. Use rideshare late at night, avoid empty transit stations and trailheads after dark, and watch your drink at bars. |
How to meet people in Los Angeles
Run clubs and surf lessons in Venice and Santa Monica, coworking and tech meetups, comedy and music venues, hiking groups, and social hostels in Hollywood and Venice.
Good things to do alone
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory at sunset
- Rent a bike on the Santa Monica to Venice path
- Eat tacos in East LA and Boyle Heights
- Browse the Getty Center for free
- Take a day trip to Joshua Tree
Where to stay in Los Angeles
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Santa Monica and Venice | Beach life, cafés, coworking and walkability |
| Hollywood and West Hollywood | Nightlife, LGBTQ+ scene, central location |
| Silver Lake and Echo Park | Creative crowd, cafés, hiking, east-side bars |
| Downtown LA | Metro hub, museums, food halls, rooftop bars |
| Koreatown | Cheaper rooms, 24-hour food, good metro access |
Solo travel across United States
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Nashville | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Austin | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Las Vegas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Los Angeles | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Francisco | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Honolulu | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Washington, D.C. | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Chicago | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Boston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| New Orleans | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Diego | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Seattle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami Beach | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Key West | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Denver | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Philadelphia | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Portland | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Atlanta | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Charleston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Savannah | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Kauai | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Big Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sedona | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Orlando | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Maui | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Antonio | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Scottsdale | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Los Angeles good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Beaches, mountains, tacos and a huge creative scene, spread over an enormous area.
How do you meet people in Los Angeles?
Run clubs and surf lessons in Venice and Santa Monica, coworking and tech meetups, comedy and music venues, hiking groups, and social hostels in Hollywood and Venice. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Los Angeles?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Los Angeles safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable in busy areas. Use rideshare late at night, avoid empty transit stations and trailheads after dark, and watch your drink at bars.
More about Los Angeles
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Sources
- LA Metro (fares and maps)
- Los Angeles International Airport
- Discover Los Angeles (tourism board)
- LA Department of Water and Power
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