Posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 10, 2007, at 11:50:37
In reply to Re: Probably going, maybe lol, posted by Deneb on March 10, 2007, at 2:13:14
Well, I have no idea if San Diego is particulary safe or not, but I assume its rather similar to other large US cities. That is, there will be 'bad' neighbourhoods and areas that you should definately avoid, and things like that. And you know, you should probably observe the usual sort of rules about going out late at night on your own, wear relatively modest clothing, don't flash any expensive electronic things around, watch your purse etc etc. Just normal sensible stuff. But then again, I've only ever been to Boston in the US, and I'm not sure to what degree San Diego has public transport etc etc and how much you'd have to (perhaps?) reply on a car. Although I'm sure its fine - the hostel websites and guidebooks should be able to tell you all this.
Oh and those hostels I posted a link to earlier are reowned for being safe and family oriented type places. Some unacreditied places I've stayed in have catered for the more party driven back packer and are possibly abit less nice.
Check out your local library for guidebooks.
Good luck!
Kind regards
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