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Is Long Beach Safe? (Honest Travel Advice by a Local)

Updated November 28, 2023
Victoria Folz
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👉 Jump to: Is Long Beach Safe? | Safe Areas | Covid-19 | Crime | Scams | Weather | Solo Female | Water | Safety Tips | FAQ With more people looking for safe domestic travel destinations these days, you might be wondering: is Long Beach safe to visit right now? And, while you may have seen headlines about earthquakes in Southern California and increasing crime rates in cities, don’t write Long Beach off just yet. As a Long Beach local, I can tell you that it’s absolutely possible to plan a safe trip to Long Beach. Like any other major city, Long Beach does have safety concerns like theft and violent crime. However, if you keep your wits about you a...

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Victoria Folz is a freelance writer and travel enthusiast based in Southern California. She enjoys red eye flights, hiking, road trips, running, and solo adventures. Her favorite destination abroad is a tie between the island of Roatan and Porto Xeli, Greece.