The Worst Neighborhoods Near the Vegas Strip (Tourists Must Avoid)

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Although Las Vegas is an amazing place to visit for a vacation, and a great place to be living in, like any large metro area, it does have its bad neighborhoods. When you are planning your trip to Sin City, looking for things to do, tips to save money, how to do Vegas cheap, what hotel you stay in, etc. you will want to keep safety in mind. This video is full of advice that you can use when you are planning your vacation activities. I show you several places near the tourist areas during the daytime and nighttime so that you can make the best decision for your vacation, whether you are a single man or woman solo traveler, a couple, or a family bringing their kids to Vegas. Even though these neighborhoods overall have high crime, and many locals will tell tourists to avoid them, we are also going to highlight several of the positive aspects in each spot as well. The video will focus more on the strip and downtown (Fremont Street area), and not the outer areas or North Las Vegas or Henderson.

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@JacobslifeinVegas Жыл бұрын

@audreysuniverse3051 Жыл бұрын

@Lululila67 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jacob what would you say your favorite part of living in Las Vegas is and why?

@rjimbowintergrove5813 Жыл бұрын

Edit game strong bro!

@xladydriver Жыл бұрын

Those abandoned hotels could and should be turned into housing for the unhoused...Especially our Veterans 🇺🇸 💜

@juckimal Жыл бұрын

great stuff. Love your videos. Keep them coming.

@rlhunter6200 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been here for nearly 30 years. I’ve been in television production nearly as long. As a local, as a media professional, I’m here to say this channel is the best Vegas based channel there is. Watching you grow has been amazing. And having met you, I know first hand you’re a decent, good dude. Keep up the great work man. You’re winning.

@JacobslifeinVegas Жыл бұрын

Thank you RL! I appreciate it

@TOPGANGSTALKINGVICTIMOFTHEUSA Жыл бұрын

Thats harbor island stay away from that area

@sunshinenyc007 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@rlhunter6200 Жыл бұрын

@@tomstrohl4103 lol, when did I ever say I was a doctor?

@Pepshorts Жыл бұрын

@RL Hunter just moved here and my daughter is trying to get in television production any help you can offer?

@Jesus.X Жыл бұрын

I walked from the luxor to the outlets at 5am once because I didn't know the area it was an eerie walk for parts of it. it is crazy how vegas can go from obscene world class opulence to apocalyptic desolation in a matter of the length of a football field.

@mahousekey Жыл бұрын

That's just like Chicago and city areas when they put the projects across from the luxury

@BLACC_STEEL Жыл бұрын

There is nothing on that walk that is eerie. Cut it out. Lol

@bassfan71 Жыл бұрын

That's what blew my mind when I first traveled to Vegas. The spread between the rich and pour is massive in Las Vegas.

@nitromartini1422 Жыл бұрын

The zoning in Vegas is a joke. You can be in sight of a multimillion dollar casino like Texas Station and be standing next to a goat pen. You can own a house in a Homeowners Association neighborhood, and you might get your own car towed away if you park it in your own driveway. Vegas stinks. You can keep it.

@empty-ed Жыл бұрын

@@nitromartini1422 yes it sounds it GREED GREED GREED GREED ❤❤❤❤❤

@theman1412 9 ай бұрын

I just can’t get over how blocks away there are resort casinos/hotels and then sketchy neighborhoods like right there

@tonyagroothoff8008 Жыл бұрын

We lived near stratosphere back In 2007. Me and my husband would walk to the bars late at night into the early morning hours. We were asked for money at times, but never ran into any problems. We learned to be aware of our surroundings but mind our own business at the same time, be polite and just keep walking. Always good to carry some kind of protection with you just in case though.

@MrGuy999guy Жыл бұрын

What type of protection?

@BestgoreViochack Жыл бұрын

@@MrGuy999guy rocket-propelled grenade for starters

@tonyagroothoff8008 Жыл бұрын

@@MrGuy999guy why ask me? Lol. It's your personal choice. All we carried was pepper spray and a knife.. but didn't walk through alleys.. and never took any shortcuts. We were very cautious, and more alert around buildings and dumpsters.

@MrGuy999guy Жыл бұрын

I asked you because. You mentioned your routine and the fact that you carried some kind of personal protection. ( It sounds some kind of hell should that level of protection and risk assessment be necessary ).

@Roger-vz7ol 5 ай бұрын

@@BestgoreViochack 🤣🤣👌👌

@DanaDane559 Жыл бұрын

DON'T do like I did - strand yourself in Jacob's #2 area between Fremont Street & the strip! I arrived in LV a day ahead of my family & friends & decided to shuttle to the Fremont St. Experience. I stayed late, then hopped the Deuce to go back to my room on the strip. I needed to refill the wallet & was just going to get off the bus, walk to my bank ATM, then get back on. But I didn't have to walk far to see it was not a safe part of town at night. Maybe not any time! So I walked back to the bus stop & waited. And waited. Then looked at the bus schedule & learned that the busses don't stop there after midnight! I didn't have Uber or Lyft at the time, so just Google mapped it & started walking. I realized that walking w my nose in my phone was a sign that I was a tourist & lost, which would attract unwanted attention. There were a few crazy people out wandering the dark, but I could see The Strat sticking up, SO I just stepped out w some confidence & did my best to make my way into well lit, populated areas instead of the dark residential streets. I made it to another bus stop at the top of the strip near The Strat & hopped another Deuce back to my room feeling lucky to be alive & unhurt! Lesson learned.

@FTBASTAR Жыл бұрын

That's unnerving, glad to hear you're alright. Vegas can be pretty dangerous depending where you're at.

@EllieM_Travels Жыл бұрын

That area has always been bad. Glad you made it out safe!

@judyfroemming7756 Жыл бұрын

I think there are some of those rental room places for very young people around there; (hostels). I have read that they are pretty disgusting to stay at also.

@nammyohorengekyoooooo Жыл бұрын

one of my gay friends told me, he was walking on charleston west of downtown a few years ago, i think he was lost, and a car with gangmembers pulled up and robbed him at gunpoint, he hates vegas, he won't even go for a weekend now.

@frankfarago2825 Жыл бұрын

Ha-ha-ha, I was robbed right there -- in 1975!

@mremington8 Жыл бұрын

the coolest thing about this video, is not just the actual edited content, but a glimpse of how much effort you put in to making a good video. I never knew, it definitely makes me appreciate your efforts, id love to see more unedited scenes, thank you Jacob, I feel like I can really appreciate this on a different level now

@JacobslifeinVegas Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Mike!

@kylejones5908 2 ай бұрын

Ive lived in so many different parts of Vegas that I've almost become desensitized to a certain amount. Ive lived in naked city and had to walk to my apartment from the las vegas blvd/Charleston busstop and had to learn to "deal" with certain people along the way. Its not fun, but at a certain point you start to recognize the struggle and humanity in everyone around you. Everyone is just trying to survive.

@greggmadsen4622 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Jacob! Thanks for keeping us informed of the realities of Las Vegas, both the positives and negatives.

@swegotech8466 Жыл бұрын

For 13 years I live right by the Strip and this video is spot on. What I noticed here in Vegas is that you can live in fancy 2 million dollar place and just one block down the road the neighborhood changes to a high crime area. The first two years I lived in a high rise with best view on Naked City. Back then it was really wild, so I watched CSI-Las Vegas "live" from my balcony every night with SWAT teams getting into those houses etc... However, a few years later some investors just bought most those houses and got rid of them. So nowadays it is still not a good area but much better. An other area you didn't mention is the block between Karen Ave, Sahara, Joe W Brown and Marryland which is pretty wild at night (I have the view on that area now).

@triggatrevor1849 Жыл бұрын

Someone just got shot and killed last night on 1700 Karen ave, near Maryland Pkwy.

@joelglanton6531 Жыл бұрын

My apartment used to be on Karen and Eastern on the third floor, facing west. The view from my balcony was amazing on New Years Eve but all day you could also see all the crazy people roaming the neighborhood and screaming at nothing. Sad.

@larrywheels762 Жыл бұрын

Yeah Karen ave , twain behind the Westgate area. Sketchy at night.

@alwillk Жыл бұрын

Bullshit. I live at the Las Vegas country club Karen/Maryland it ain’t that bad except for the tranny prostitutes.

@swegotech8466 Жыл бұрын

@@alwillk sure on your gated golf course it is save. I live now at the Turnberry Towers high rise and have a good view on what is going on at night on the block between Karen and Sahara (for example behind the Eureka Casino). Trust me it is pretty bad at night. If you don't belive this, just walk by there at 2am. lol. I've filmed a lot of videos of all this from my balcony during the last 9 years. Even filmed one which was later shown on the news (police was in a gun fight with a guy, they shot him later when he drove to Las Vegas Blvd) You can not see this from your house, but did you never wonder why the hell the police helicopter is always flying around in this area?

@deborahdefelice8692 Жыл бұрын

Very informative! As a 45 year resident I have to say that the best times when housing was affordable, free meals, a wonderful affordable place to live. Things are so out if hand I just hate it here. There is so much greed and pompous integrity they charge you for everything at resorts now! Sad truth is I just don't go out anymore. There is nothing to see no where to go that doesn't just pisss you off!

@chiragmehta8212 Жыл бұрын

You are so right. The minute they got rid of free parking ( I think mgm started the trend) I knew old vegas was dead. 😢

@nitromartini1422 Жыл бұрын

When I got there in 1998, you could go eat like a pig at a casino buffet for cheaper than it would be to cook your own meals. In 15 years that all changed. By the time I left in 2014, the good deals were all gone.

@jgrysiak6566 Жыл бұрын

I used to get lotsa free hotel rooms @ Rising Star casino in Indiana but they cut all that out after the pandemic!

@jgrysiak6566 Жыл бұрын

@@nitromartini1422, same back east, now no more free rooms & all u can eat buffets are non existent now after the pandemic!

@billybritt9791 Жыл бұрын

That's why I'm staying in LA.

@lgannawa Жыл бұрын

I used to go to Vegas all the time in the 2000’s and 2010’s but lately I’ve felt no pull because of all the crazy changes there but watching this makes me miss it a little bit. Great job!

@SeoulToSeattle Жыл бұрын

I was at the Sahara last month and decided to go past the Strat not knowing what's out there. Felt like it just suddenly changed into some new open world game. I saw lot of encampments, arguments, sirens, and seemed like all the houses there had metal door gates. Went into Walgreens and saw lot of interesting people doing interesting things. Luckily it was in the day time. This video was nice to validate what I saw lol

@bncnblrbr Жыл бұрын

Should’ve taken a left at that fork, it’s a whole different, better world down Main St.

@zezewilliams2063 Жыл бұрын

I walked through most of these spots when I was in Vegas. I wanted the real feel of the city, not just the glitz and glamour. I didn't really feel unsafe anywhere, it was just rundown. I did however see a homeless person stab another homeless person. The response time by the ambulance was remarkable.

@laurens.7510 Жыл бұрын

I 100% agree. I think Maryland Parkway is the most sketch. I saw a shooting, some guy getting pummeled, a robbery, etc.. just driving and sometimes in daylight!

@ryanjohnston8237 Жыл бұрын

You saw a stabbing? And still felt safe?! LOL!

@zezewilliams2063 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanjohnston8237 ya. He wasn't walking around stabbing random ppl. They obviously had some beef that's not my business.

@aceberetta5083 Жыл бұрын

Right on bro it’s not that deep lol

@chriszito334 Жыл бұрын

Them darn backstabbers

@derekmahon1652 Жыл бұрын

Excellent reporting and tries to fairly show the good and the bad of these neighborhoods. My uncle and his wife moved to LV in the 1950s after they married because they liked the vibe of the city and saw the potential for employment and the ability to buy a reasonably priced home in the area. My uncle drove a delivery truck and my aunt worked in a gift shop. He noticed that the hotels had a growing demand for laundry services. They did laundry on-site but also needed external help. He started his own business picking up laundry, transporting to a laundry facility and then returning with loads of clean sheets. They ironed sheets in those days and my aunt got a job doing that. Before he died in 1996 he said that in the back in the days of the Mafia in LV (I'm not glorifying this period only relating a story) the city was clean and safe, you could walk anywhere at night and not be menaced or disrespected. They are both dead now but really enjoyed that early time period in their life.

@howellwong11 Жыл бұрын

Your parents are not the first who said that Las Vegas was great when the Mafia was there. I talked to a worker some years ago and she said that the Mafia treated them better than the corporations.

@stanleybroniszewsky8538 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree. Just as an example, watch Casino. It featured Vegas as very classy and respectful. The people all had to dress formal. And you just knew the mob wanted everyone to feel safe so they could return. They patrolled the streets. After the Fed took Vegas away from the mafia, any bum from the neighborhoods shown could walk in wearing a death metal rock t-shirt, holes in jeans, and sandals could walk in and nobody will say anything.

@meltondaniels2825 Жыл бұрын

Mafia kept good tabs on the neighborhood, unlike the good ole corporations , probably a much better time for most people

@ozz7602 Жыл бұрын

@@meltondaniels2825 keep glorifying criminals. They are pariahs that feed on mom and pop shops, and offer "protection" and extort this businesses. I'm glad they got smoked out.

@Heyyou-vc3fu 11 ай бұрын

This is true, the Mafia were the ones who built Sunrise Hospital which has the largest NICU in Nevada.

@ChristopherRodriguez-bm8rw Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen your KZfaq shorts every once in a while and always found it interesting. I’ve lived in Vegas for 27 years. Moved here when I was there younger than 2 years old. I think your page highlights the realness of Vegas the good and the bad. Just wanted to give you some kudos to the great content you are producing for our city :) subscribed !

@asullivan4047 28 күн бұрын

It didn't seem to have an over abundance of side walk clutter/tents/wacked out fentanyl schizophrenia zombies-!!!😳. I venture to guess those diabolically degenerate addicts reside in those tunnels-???🤔

@TravelandPlaces Жыл бұрын

Arguably one of Jacob’s best videos ever, both in terms of content and quality. And we know he has done a lot of great ones! It is sad and maddening how you have more bad than good areas in Las Vegas. It is like the beauty of the strip masks everything.

@gabeeltaeb Жыл бұрын

Jacob, I have been a fan of your channel for about 2 years. This is your best video yet. You’ve gotten really good at this. Keep it going.

@JacobslifeinVegas Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gabriel! Will do!

@julieflechner5540 Жыл бұрын

@@JacobslifeinVegas Just don't get killed!!!!

@corybenulis85 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Best one yet

@justinbryson352 Жыл бұрын

@@julieflechner5540 He is too smart for that to happen.

@julieflechner5540 Жыл бұрын

@@justinbryson352 Not if he's up against a crazy with a gun!

@KaiDirdwolf Жыл бұрын

I grew up in these bad neighborhoods. I don’t live in Vegas anymore, but I go back all the time and it doesn’t scare me, just feels like home.

@DryWall-wd4ei 9 ай бұрын

Ok, tough guy. They are crpholes, and you know it.

@KaiDirdwolf 9 ай бұрын

@@DryWall-wd4eiSame could be said about your mom, but that doesn't stop you from loving her. :P

@DingChavez1980 Ай бұрын

@@KaiDirdwolfJUNIOR-HIGH CLASSROOM: "OOOOHHHHHH!"

@kevinkeely7948 Жыл бұрын

These videos just keep getting better - quality and content. You can tell a lot of work and thought goes into these. You can cover a wide variety of topics and do a great job on each. Thank you.

@vanderlinde4you Жыл бұрын

Compliments - i remember checking this channel years ago and the quality of content now greatly improved. Keep it up!

@steveh5307 Жыл бұрын

Man, this channel really grew into well-produced top tier stuff. Great work!

@JacobslifeinVegas Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@earstoheareyestosee9254 Жыл бұрын

Totally. Been great all along tho imo👍🏽

@podunkcitizen2562 Жыл бұрын

I walked around the Naked City. I was leaving Freemont Street. I couldn't figure out where to get the bus to go to the strip, so I figured I'd walk to the Strat to get to the bus. I walked around the Sahara, by the 7-11. I finally got an Uber where I thought it might be Ok to wait. The driver said that I shouldn't have walked there, it's dangerous.

@Thedailysideshow Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen more and learned more about about Las Vegas from watching this single one video than watching all the other Vegas videos combined from the other channels. Well Done! I am now a new subscriber to your channel!

@rubberroast1598 Жыл бұрын

This was very well done, felt more like a TV news documentary than a KZfaq video. Im going to Vegas first time in 5 years this month and good to know this. I suspect its a lot different now than back then

@hunterprince3023 Жыл бұрын

I lived in Vegas and was born here. I lived in the Spring Valley area by the waterpark. Now im in the northish area by the NLV Airport. It was a huge change in scenery. I use to live by Rhodes Ranch so that was one of the safest areas in Vegas in live in besides Henderson and a few other areas, although, technically not Las Vegas. Anyways since moving, I have to literally watch myself and where I step when i walk out of the house now. Where i live isn't secure, which leads to me walking out every day and seeing homeless tents pitched up outside my home. Homeless junkies screaming, running down alleyways, And tweaking to high hell is some of the experiences I had living here. One person was sitting on my front door with her back leaned against the wall. her first words were "its my hair its just my hair im waiting for my ride"????? I literally shut the door and contemplated on how to respond to this woman before just calling the non emergancy number, management eventually kicked her out and she left. But I have seen the absolute worst from Las Vegas and its best. In reality. We do not have a government in the city of Vegas to really help the homeless crisis and the major crime issues sprees. I am convinced we just stopped caring honestly. Just like good ole America! We donate trillions to our military, But wont even donate to help get the homeless housing or help our citizens. Change needs to happen. before we all start worrying about walking out of our house like I am.

@richardmagnuson2131 Жыл бұрын

It was your lack of local government leadership that allowed this to happen. It could have been prevented in that this homeless stuff is of relatively recent vintage. The liberals have empowered this situation through neglect and de facto enablement. It is not the federal government business to solve a local self imposed situation. There is a reason that LV is one of the biggest destination for the bums and drug addicts.

@eltacoyelpulque 5 ай бұрын

Amen to that

@newyorkfan16 3 ай бұрын

America cares more about Israel, then thier own citizens, mainly becuase America is an occupied government by the state of Israel.

@thewolfofmikawa8535 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad Jacob is making these videos. Many people fail to realize how far from grace Vegas has fallen. I don't have issues walking through some of these areas,but it also depends on how you carry yourself. Always be safe and careful of your surroundings.

@karrissalanduyt586 Жыл бұрын

100

@Rapture-Farms Жыл бұрын

Was it ever up....city of sin and all thst

@frankfarago2825 Жыл бұрын

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. I was there first in 1969. It was great. The International Hotel (later the LV Hilton) had just opened. Still okay in 1971 and 1973. Still okay in 1976 to 1978. But not at all okay today. Folks who claim otherwise are but fooling themselves.

@Michael-pd6bc Жыл бұрын

@@frankfarago2825you’re too old to appreciate anything today

@markreynolds9135 Жыл бұрын

As a city established by the Mob and renowned for human trafficking and prostitution for decades, it has never been known for being a place of grace.

@gammon2001 Жыл бұрын

I love the way you edit the videos! The transitions with location changes or day / night are just awesome!

@Lyladebo22 Жыл бұрын

Watching this should not only humble you but count your blessings…thank you for filming this footage I know it had too be somewhat scary

@asullivan4047 28 күн бұрын

That comes with the territory of media reporting-!!!😉.

@yonnaplease Жыл бұрын

Honestly still suprised i’m unharmed. As a teen, my friends and I use to walk around all these terrible areas (especially Naked City) we’d meet all types of people and hear amazing stories. (No we weren’t doing drugs or anything, just nosy curious teens)

@BLMacab Жыл бұрын

Naked city Vegas's Jungles but Messicans, you was tagging andhitting ditch parties

@yonnaplease Жыл бұрын

@@BLMacab we didn’t tag, but we did party down there occasionally. Wouldn’t go down there these days though

@jackso_28 3 ай бұрын

I visited Vegas just last year because I was working for a month in that city, it’s no joke that you very quickly walk from area nice tourist attraction areas to desolate drug-infested wasteland, sometimes it’s just a matter of walking down the wrong street. But even in some of the most crime ridden places in America, you’re not gonna see a crime every time you’re there. As long as you exercise caution and don’t stand out in these areas, chances are even if something does happen, you won’t be affected. Crime is always a game of chance.

@JME1186 Ай бұрын

@@jackso_28say that louder for the people living in their supposed rural utopias but who act shocked everytime a kid or adult in their town “shocks everyone” and commits a brutal random act of violence. Stay ready and stay vigilant but beyond that live your damned life, death awaits us all and not every situation is going to end how you expects. A perfectly “safe” evening can result in death just the same

@MrWade-kf7su Жыл бұрын

Jacob, stay safe and be vigilant when you're out there filming, even at "safe" areas.

@ericwein2595 Жыл бұрын

I lived in Vegas from 1978 to 1980. I attended Valley High School and my school bus stop was at the corner of Twain and Swenson, which is now one of the worst neighborhoods you listed in your video! It was beautiful and very safe when I went to school there. So sad that the neighborhood got so bad.

@lesliestuart-ferguson8726 Жыл бұрын

I was born and raised ! Also went to Valley but grad 76 ! Boulder hey and Sandhill!

@ericwein2595 Жыл бұрын

Coming from the old public schools back East, Valley HS looked so clean and new in comparison at the time. I have some great memories from Valley HS and from 1970’s Vegas.

@user-dw4kn9oi1m 3 ай бұрын

Excellent documentary and video tour of the Las Vegas hood and no-go areas ! A world apart from the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas Downtown

@christinakoehler8336 Жыл бұрын

I live in the city of Chicago and often visit Vegas. My husband and I have walked through some of these neighborhoods while in Vegas. We had no clue we were in a bad areas they seemed totally fine to us.

@bksfinest9582 Жыл бұрын

That’s bc they aren’t bad. Especially considering u from the chi

@Codec90 Жыл бұрын

He’s making it seem like it’s worst than what it is I live in Vegas and it’s all not as bad as he’s saying it is

@ML-kx9gz Жыл бұрын

sweet what part of the south side do you live in?

@candehcron7029 Жыл бұрын

These neighborhoods aren't terrible, they have negative history that content creators exaggerate.

@ld4687 Жыл бұрын

I have lived in Chicago all my life and My friend and I did the same thing. Just went walking wherever we wanted and didn't feel afraid because we didn't know it was more dangerous. Sure it looked a little more run down and had some shady characters but Chicago isn't any different.

@Troy-McClure81 Жыл бұрын

As a fourth generation Vegas local I can say for sure it was better when the Mob had a bigger footprint, as soon as Wynn and his corporate cronies came it ruined this town.Great Video

@davidarmitage289 Жыл бұрын

Very educational Jacob! Can’t believe I missed this one. Thanks so much for sharing!

@TroyCoors1 Жыл бұрын

Great video and very good information as always . Keep up the good work Jacob.

@jessicahaha9 Жыл бұрын

Just wanna say thank you for always handling topics like this with the respect you do. It always makes me sad (and, as a semi-regular visitor, quite guilty) to see the stark contrast between the tourist areas and nearby neighbourhoods. Important info to have, though, and another great video :)

@JacobslifeinVegas Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. Thank you!

@ZatanaBathory Жыл бұрын

Going on 10 years living in Vegas, urban explored a ton of abandoned places and the underground tunnels. I will say as a woman no matter if I'm exploring or going to store, I never go alone, ever! Each time I've walked somewhere alone I've been grabbed at during the day but thankfully I defend myself like a wild animal biting, kicking and screaming loud as I can. Taking Brazilian jiu-jitsu this year!!

@Ellis_B Жыл бұрын

I'm here baby

@wizardlizard439 Жыл бұрын

Try 10th planet vegas. Best JiuJitsu fighters/coaches in the game right now. Training isn’t as brutal as it sounds. And they make sure you learn the basic fundamentals before they just throw you on the mats and make you spar.

@wizardlizard439 Жыл бұрын

And don’t stay confined to 1 form of jiujitsu. Gi (Karate suit) or no gi (shirt and shorts) it’s all effective, depending on the weather

@dublinsfaircity Жыл бұрын

Jutitsu won't save you if a killer really wants you. Sounds good though.

@wizardlizard439 Жыл бұрын

@@dublinsfaircity it will give you a bigger fighting chance rather than not knowing how to defend yourself at all. There’s plenty of evidence that shows that so….

@justinjones5296 Жыл бұрын

I tried to sign a 6 month lease in area #3 back in 2017....i worked at a 4 star restaurant within walking distance....i have good credit and had no problem paying the entirety of the lease amount up front...i drove maybe a 10,000$ nissan at the time so nothing out of the ordinary for a middle class dude but for some reason they refused to rent to me....couldnt tell you why but i think it was for my own protection....

@asullivan4047 28 күн бұрын

Perhaps a blessing in disguise-???🤔

@user-qi2sf2fz2h Жыл бұрын

Wow Jacob Congratulations on this great video! The intro! Man, it's super professional. Worthy of a news channel. You look like a journalist. And the maps are awesome! Great job!

@jasonmarisco9019 Жыл бұрын

I visited Vegas this past June…… Tried to save money on an Uber by walking from the Strat to Fremont. It’s was soooo poorly lit and sketchy and homeless people were giving me the stare down. Once I got to Fremont it was a whole different vibe. I walked through unscathed so I never thought much of it but this video made me realize how serious things could have gotten 😱. Thanks for this Jacob!

@RogueStatusX Жыл бұрын

lmfao why would you try and save a few bucks to walk to fremont? consider yourself lucky that nothing happened to you. jump on the bus for 2 bucks at the very least.

@jasonmarisco9019 Жыл бұрын

@@RogueStatusX It was my first time visiting and I was under the impression everyone walked 🤷🏿‍♂️. Uber was upwards of $40. Thanks for mentioning the bus, I just simply didn’t know. So is the bus the way to go? I sometimes saw the double decker tour busses traveling around.

@Cookieboymonster1962 Жыл бұрын

@@jasonmarisco9019 If you go again investigate the bus they call "The Deuce" It runs straight down the strip and will take you anywhere you are likely to want to go, from way past Mandalay Bay in the south all the way to north to Fremont St downtown. They sell tickets from vending machines on the street. You can get multi day passes. The only downside is they can get very crowded.

@JohnSmith-kx8lu Жыл бұрын

There's a free shuttle (downtown loop) that goes from the Strat to Fremont St. 11am-6pm Sun-Thu and 3pm-11pm Fri-Sat

@davidbarham8291 Жыл бұрын

Its the parking garages on Fremont are the dangerous part of Fremont St.

@colinrobello1594 Жыл бұрын

I started laughing when you mentioned Charleston and Las Vegas Blvd when that homeless guy approached the car I've seen that same guy everyday for years by the motel. I worked downtown Fremont security for about 2 years so that was pretty spot on.

@bncnblrbr Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that this video didn’t just point out the bad of these neighborhoods. The area between the Strip and Fremont has its sketchiness, but there are quality spots there, and the Arts District/Brewery Row just a few blocks away is amazing.

@dorkietita3934 Жыл бұрын

Good job highlighting the positives of each area and not only focusing on the bad. Thank you for taking the risks so that we can all be more aware of our surroundings.😊

@MNKJBrooks25 Жыл бұрын

Being the mailman who delivers to that area, (Cincinnati, Cleveland, Baltimore) I have been harassed, followed by a dude with a pipe cause he thought I was spying on him, and threatened to be kidnapped cause I didn’t have someone’s stimulus check, I would say it’s not the best area

@mattpatrick3536 Жыл бұрын

Be safe out there. Keep ya head on a swivel. It gets crazy for us in the inner city this time of year.

@brissunbias5812 Жыл бұрын

I'm in west Baltimore...Edmonson village/poplar Grove and being from here these neighborhoods don't look that bad...

@cuthbertsdownundacuthbert8091 11 ай бұрын

I came from Australia to Vegas in ‘98. my first mainland American experience. Lived by the corner of Cambridge and Sierra Vista. I remember the cops would drive by and stop saying shouldn’t be in the area, said i lived there… I remember the sierra pointe apartments used to be gated, only open on one end to stop drive bys. There were cameras on the apartment buildings and the police would come over the speakers telling people to disperse… surreal introduction experience to America…

@ChrisTopher-vs9zz Жыл бұрын

SUPERB video! thank you and STAY SAFE, man!

@sandrasharif367 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing both the Bad and Good sides of Las Vegas. This was a very informative wake up to Sin City. That was helpful in Situational Awareness even in the Glitz and Glamour of LV Strip. I appreciate you covering this for all travelers and new residents to Las Vegas. 👍🏽

@RadioActiveMelissa Жыл бұрын

Love how dramatic you make it all look, as a Vegas local (Twain & Swenson) I see tourists jogging in my hood and they stand out! Especially the ones hitting up NuLeaf, just don't' act dumb and you'll be fine.

@alexelectricx 10 ай бұрын

The contrast between the glitz and glamour of the strip compared to these neighborhoods is stark to say the least. Thanks for reporting on all of Vegas Jacob

@Stompychann Жыл бұрын

Very well done.. i have lived here my whole life and know all these areas. And you did an amazing job. Keep on doing your thing!

@JaredR Жыл бұрын

This felt like I was watching a short documentary. The production, information and B Roll kept me watching. You deserve more subscribers! Well done on this video!

@PhotoDaveJax Жыл бұрын

Agree! 👏👏👏👏🏆

@candacegaskin-webb2651 Жыл бұрын

I lived in Las Vegas from 2011 to 2012 and you are right. The neighborhoods you named are dangerous and were MORE SO back then. The tunnel community fascinates me. It did back then also. Las Vegas at night is not a place you want to be except for the Strip, but I never went to the strip the entire time I lived there. So, I was familiar with the dangerous areas and the homeless community, which often times would step right between driver windows and drive through windows at food places to beg for money and food. My son was hit in the head with a brick by a guy who wanted his music player. When I first got there I stayed at that exact Segal Suites you showed in the Twain/Swenson area. I didn't know any better but learned quickly and got an apartment within two weeks LOL

@kimberlygasper7417 3 ай бұрын

I truly enjoy your content! It is so informative being that I am a local. Great work!

@shelbybuan Жыл бұрын

Born and raised in LV, lived there for well over 20 years, recently moved to Seattle, WA and I’ve never been more afraid in my life. I know there is crime and dangerous areas in Vegas, but you go anywhere in Seattle or Tacoma and you will see the craziest stuff. It’s really on another level of dangerous I feel. I do miss Vegas, but it’s a small city and it has its downfalls. Great video, enjoyed it!

@jackjack4412 9 ай бұрын

Which neighborhoods or areas of Tacoma and Seattle feel unsafe? Is it the homeless people?

@johnpetty9310 Жыл бұрын

TUPAC was shot on Flamingo near Koval, there's a memorial on a giant light pole just off the sidewalk , it has people's signatures from all over the world, some writing their condolences and others just leaving messages to PAC, i passed it about 6 to 8 times over the years before i knew what it was.

@lynnefromthelake Жыл бұрын

I cannot believe how much Las Vegas has changed since the "big build" in the '90s. I lived in Las Vegas during the '80s and '90s. Most of the neighborhoods mentioned in your videos were fine and many of my friends and employees lived in those areas. I was a 20-something female and would go to Jerry's Nugget alone all the time and spend the night drinking and gambling then stumble home. I lived in North Town and would walk there alone from my apartment about 20 minutes away. They also had the best prime rib dinner deal in The Valley. I can completely confirm that the dealers knew what they were doing. If they liked you, you would walk away with extra money in your pocket. I always won there. This was before triple decks and shoes. I loved living there. Las Vegas was very good to me.

@frankfarago2825 Жыл бұрын

She is that no more, apparently.

@indexoptions Жыл бұрын

Ah what life must have been like before people decided 1+1 didn’t equal 2

@gwilsonroute66 Жыл бұрын

I hear ya sis , I was there for 20 plus , lived in some seedy areas for the low rent and never had a problem . And yes , jerrys nugget was the best and so we're the 80's and the 90's . The good ol' days are gone ..

@mikelowry5012 Жыл бұрын

Umm no they were way worse in late 80s 90s and 2000 to 2011

@mylovesongs2429 Жыл бұрын

Now that area, on Owens and LV Blvd. is a new Amazon warehouse, which makes it less scary than that desert lot that used to be there. Still, the area is scary right there at Owens, and Tonopah, where mexican titty bar Chicas Bonitas is, along with the titty bar Palomino Club. Of course, you have St. Vincent homeless shelter there across from the cemetery. The Woodlawn Cemetery is ok!! My brother, who is in Heaven now, and used to be homeless, told me once that the cemetery is some of the most sound sleep he's ever had! He said it was very peaceful to sleep in that cemetery. Of course! it is concecrated earth. It is hallowed ground. No bad spirits near that cemetery!

@Zalvidar Жыл бұрын

Great content in your videos! I never miss one!!! Thank you Jacob ✅✅

@davidmichaelfeese8269 Жыл бұрын

Been living in Las Vegas for 25 years and lived in several areas. Mostly southern part and in Green Valley/Henderson areas. Mostly safe areas with minimal homelessness. However, I did live in the Arts District for maybe a year or so which certainly was a bit sketchy from block to block. Some areas not so bad closer to Main Street, but once you got off the beaten path it certainly got a little sketchy and you did a great job laying out that area (Naked City/Fremont St/Downtown, etc.) among others. Great job bro!! I think you did an awesome job laying out most if not all of the trouble areas that I have been familiar with in Vegas. It would certainly behoove any tourist visiting Las Vegas to heed caution with the areas you've so articulately laid out.

@neciechantei2456 Жыл бұрын

I’m curious which blocks or streets do you think in art district is most quiet or safe? I’m planning to basically pack up and move there September , just my daughter and I. I was curious about the art district but have been told South LasVegas is safer.

@gusgarci3939 Жыл бұрын

Great Work Jacob! This is award winning production here. You are really good as a reporter/investigator/host, trying to avoid saying youtuber because your more than a cut above. Always great content and very informative. I'm sure this took a while to get done. I appreciate it. Been going to Las Vegas for over 20 years consecutively and have been very acquainted with the surrounding areas of the tourist attraction, either by walking or just observing on my ride to and from taxis and now rideshare trips. Always waiting to see what's next, have been following you since you started.

@_Coffee4Closers Жыл бұрын

I have been coming to Vegas several times a year for 2 decades. I always have a rental car so location is not an issue for me. I generally stay at the Strat because it is a decent place and has reasonably priced rooms. I am there mainly to play in poker events and spending bankroll on a high end room is not needed. The instant I saw you standing on "West Boston Avenue" I could not help but laugh. I have driven through that hell hole hundreds of times over the years, as I drop back to Industrial Ave to avoid the strip and quickly zip up and down to whatever casino I need to be at. I can get from Strat to Aria in 10 minutes even with the strip jammed for hours. Over the years I have seen a LOT go down back there on that stretch of road. Drug deals, fights, Hookers, Gang Members flashing colors, a crazy guy throw a brick at a car (not mine thank God), police many times. I always know that if the car breaks down I am in big trouble especially at night. That area is WAY better now than even 10 years ago. I don't feel nearly as on edge going through there these days. 10 or 15 years ago it was probably the biggest "gamble" of my trips to Vegas. 🤣

@BookerT555 Жыл бұрын

A really well put together, informative and eye opening video. You’ve got a really good sixth sense too Jacob can see you keep your wits about you.

@davidarmitage289 Жыл бұрын

Jacob also wanted to compliment you on the superb quality and editing on this video…. Just amazing skills you have! I had no idea there was a Pinball Hall of Fame! It’s now on my list for 2023’s trip!

@mikesmith8383 Жыл бұрын

I was in vegas a few weeks back, the strip itself has somewhat become dog shit. A few times I had to step over some homeless

@shawn9210 Жыл бұрын

I'm moving to Vegas soon, so this video is super helpful. My favorite part is that you took the time to show the good parts of the neighborhoods because very few places are entirely "bad." I will definitely try to hit up some of the food recommendations...just, you know, in the daytime.

@livivy6810 Жыл бұрын

You must try the taco truck at Bonanza and Vegas blvd. it’s so delicious and they have a drive through set up, I swear they are more efficient and organized than Chick Fil A. Bomb ass tacos!

@shawn9210 Жыл бұрын

@@livivy6810 well I'm moving from Los Angeles so you know I appreciate a good taco truck. I'm definitely checking it out now.

@wolfpackFTW17 Жыл бұрын

@@shawn9210 so much good food here in Vegas, prepare to gain some weight lol another great spot that never disappoints is Zen Curry in chinatown (off Spring Mountain Rd). Lots of great places on that street honestly. good luck with your move!

@laur8961 Жыл бұрын

The Codfather for the best fish in chips in the city 🐟

@shawn9210 Жыл бұрын

@@laur8961 Looks excellent and gluten-free, so my wife can try it as well. Thanks for the recommendation!

@anthonywynne0212 11 ай бұрын

Wish I had found your channel before I recent visit to vegas! Very informative, keep up the great work👍

@clydeharris775 Жыл бұрын

That’s crazy! Every time I’ve been to Vegas, I’ve stopped at that 7-11 in the middle of the night numerous times.

@jordanking6939 Жыл бұрын

I tested myself walking from the strip to Fremont St on foot and it was a 2 hrs 21 min walk. I walked through that neighborhood and it felt eerie as F on a December night 2018.

@gotaglock2 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jacob.. Your videos are always awesome.. Just a suggestion add a link to this video where you could post a map of the bad areas so people could print it and take it with them when they visit... Keep up the good work :)

@jonnuanez7183 Жыл бұрын

Great idea. I second this.

@JennyHighley Жыл бұрын

Fabulous idea!!! Commenting in the hope of getting it seen! I'm sure lots of people would find this useful and even if you weren't visiting it'd still be interesting x

@CBRansom35 10 ай бұрын

My wife and I lived, (rather survived), at Diamond Inn in 1991. I can't believe that place is still open.

@davecasey4341 Жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in this valley and will turn 65 next month. Just like this video shows, there are neighborhoods I wouldn't go into without a armored escort. I worked in real estate and at one time, I would do inspections for banks on homes being short sold or repoed. These were the kinds of neighborhoods I would make sure I was long out of before it got dark. The thing if, he can show all these neighborhoods, but we need to realize every single large city in this country had neighborhoods like these. Vegas is not unique in this.

@dzurko1639 Жыл бұрын

Breaks my heart to see what has happened to Las Vegas. I have lived here almost 35 years and the last 10 years it continues to go down hill. Too Bad. Thank You Jacob, Your Great!!

@BLMacab Жыл бұрын

I blame raider nation, i never fought at my smiths parking lotsince i was a teen but the last 3 years los raider and mad doggers wanna set trip cuz im dressed like them, now i dress white

@karenturner7184 Жыл бұрын

It seems to be happening to most US cities.

@mozpatton Жыл бұрын

Raiders and Dodgers fans run this yard. Get out if you hatin’.

@ststst981 Жыл бұрын

@@karenturner7184wealth inequality. Pay isnt rising much and housing becomes more and more expensive. Makes sense that more and more people arent able to afford to live

@mainegus9984 9 ай бұрын

Yeah it's turning into its wack ass neighbor California.

@kellydelerenzo262 Жыл бұрын

So very sad I left Las Vegas in 2004 and these areas were becoming quite drastic at that time and now I see that nothings changed but just gotten worse that's so very sad with all the money in those casinos in that town they do not invest in the properties around them to help the community when unfortunately a lot of them are in that situation because they try their luck spend their money on those hotels unfortunately lose Vegas is a sad situation has been for many many years he brought that to my mind today God bless be safe

@carolschiavone9316 Жыл бұрын

Always ….great informative videos. Thanks Jacob

@TonyGator78 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Very interesting and what a place Vegas must’ve been in the 50’s & 60’s, with all those iconic pools and motels(?). Sad and depressing to see they are derelict now and the pools filled in. Hard to see how it is going to get back on its feet for future generations and prosperity for the people living there. So much of the memorable areas of America generally are dying and derelict it’s heartbreaking to think of the people whose lives are changed forever from America’s heyday. Subscribed to your channel 👍🏻

@stevekratochvil3034 Жыл бұрын

I have seen almost all of your videos and I thought this one was the best. Very well done! On my last trip there (April 2022), I walked from the strip to Ellis Island, with a stop at Stage Door. I also walked to the Pinball Museum. Fortunately, those strolls were during daylight hours! The areas seemed "okay," but, thanks to this video, I won't even consider doing those particular walks after dark. Thank you!

@topherbec7578 Жыл бұрын

I knew a girl that lived in the Siegel Suites. Let's say she was a member of the oldest profession and messed up with drugs. I would give her restaurant cards and a little cash to help her out. But I could never get her off the drugs. Lost contact with her a couple of years ago. Hope she finally got straight.

@larrywheels762 Жыл бұрын

Lives in the tunnels. Smokes the pipe. You tried.

@nicolebrown2727 Жыл бұрын

Typical Vegas story.. I'm sorry. :(

@RadioMcRadioface Жыл бұрын

awesome video dude, I used to live in naked city in the 70's and remember it very very well. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, best one yet and I watch them all.

@sewistnotsewer 7 ай бұрын

We stayed at the Sahara a few weeks ago and ventured across the street to the giant souvenir place. There were people shooting heroine in the parking lot, and others going through shopping bags of (apparently stolen) merchandise from high end stores. It reminded us a lot of our home city of Seattle, where we won't even venture downtown anymore due to how unsafe it feels. I would not recommend staying in this area of the Strip.

@thepanel2935 5 ай бұрын

Where you near the Strat? There's a huge souvenir shop there that claims to be the world's biggest. In this area, you can get approached by people selling cocaine. Things can change rapidly. One side of the street is better and safer than the footpath on the other side, near the Strat. The Las Vegas Strip now extended for 4 miles (6 kilometres) with Old Vegas (Fremont Street) and the New Vegas at the far end, near the Luxor and the famous 'Welcome To Las Vegas' roadsign.

@thomasralabate5645 Жыл бұрын

Jacob, this is excellent and informative content. Thanks for producing. It is sad to see homeless people draping the street of Las Vegas and money rules blocks from where they reside. Of all American cities it seems this should not be happening in the city I love to visit.

@JoboMcFakeAF Жыл бұрын

Lived in Vegas 9 years. All over the place except south basically. I can say , being on the streets down there a few years , that the two most violent places you don't want to be at as a visitor is Paradise/Twain & Charleston/LVB (places you might end up, being in close proximity of the strip). Honorable mentions not by the strip is Boulder Highway and some Bonanza neighborhoods.

@johnnyvegass16 Жыл бұрын

This is really well done nice job Jacob.

@RobertMoseley Жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos since before I moved here to Vegas 2 years ago and I think that this is one of the most well produced videos you have done in a long time. I know you put a lot of effort into this one. I also use the RODE mics and they make a handheld adaptor for it that doesn't cost much, you should get one if you want to do it handheld. I hope our new Governor Lombardo will clean this town up!!!

@RobertMoseley Жыл бұрын

PS: I used to work for Vinnie Paul, drummer for Pantera, who died here in his Las Vegas home in 2018, he was one of the owners of Chica Bonitas, he had two more of them in Texas. Wow, what a crap hole it is!!! lol However it made a lot of money.

@hiroehayes593 Жыл бұрын

You guys should of voted Laxalt in too then.

@hwtours Жыл бұрын

Awesome report. Back in Jan 2020 I was staying at Mirage and badly needed my laundry done. I went to a laundromat on E Twain. Thought I was in an episode of Cops. I also walked those streets between the Strat & The Arts district. Now after your report I can see what a risk I took. Lol 😂

@MrSeattleguy3098 Жыл бұрын

I've walked from this trip to downtown at night back and forth lots of times never had a problem never even seen a problem. I do love your work and your videos keep it up

@itsrlycold Жыл бұрын

I had a lot of fun in Vegas, ended up getting way too high and walking the wrong way multiple times for 3-4 hours. I was desperate to just find a place to get an Uber at and trying at any place on the strip is pretty much a no-go, so I eventually found myself at the Shell gas station right on Flamingo and Koval in this video. Between that Shell and the Westin I finally found a less traffic spot for an Uber to pick me up. It did seem sketchy but I was fine alone. Had no idea the tupac thing was there or I would've checked it out lol

@Mirage_Love702 Жыл бұрын

I am very well versed on the darker or more dangerous areas of the city, having been visiting since the 80s, but I found this video one of the finest piece of content that I’ve seen on KZfaq in a long time.. excellent work Jake.

@hiroehayes593 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jacob, this video used as an audition to a TV station job would definately get you hired. You are professional grade !

@victorperfino3575 Жыл бұрын

what a darkness beside a light city, great job Jacobs, thanks for show us the vegas different sides . . .

@CC-kg8ce Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation thanks for posting this information.

@lorenl9262 Жыл бұрын

Great video as I have lived in Vegas for over 11 years now and I am a rideshare driver who lives on Fremont Street and I am well "aware" of this area!!! Kudos to you for your channel!!

@WhatNowChris Жыл бұрын

Great informative video! Your videos are top notch. I’ve been a subscriber for a long time and watched you grow and evolve. Great work.

@theshogunstein6475 Жыл бұрын

We were at the TI in July where we usually stay at least once a year, and this summer it was really noticeable how much of the strip was overrun by homeless who in many cases seemed to need help with mental illness. At one point I was going to cross the pedestrian bridge from by the TI towards Trump and the Big Mall and the area around that pedestrian bridge had a number of homeless that seemed to need help around the stairs. Also, one afternoon returning to the hotel and crossing between the Mirage and TI a pair of homeless started screaming at each other and fighting in the middle of the strip and at about the same time there was a homeless man taking a bath in the mirage by the volcano. It was the first time in many years I did not feel safe on the strip. Sad.

@snotnosewilly99 Жыл бұрын

Taking a bath in the Mirage Volcano pool...that is pretty smart, with all that clean swimming pool water.

@frankfarago2825 Жыл бұрын

What is a "TI "?

@Dept246 Жыл бұрын

@@frankfarago2825 Treasure Island Casino & Hotel

@disappeared9673 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@Skulllywag Жыл бұрын

When Ballys had fountains in front (before tearing them out for the Bazaar) I would see the homeless washing their socks and underwear in them early mornings.

@thepekingduk Жыл бұрын

Wow! Super insightful. Thank you!

@darin7150 Жыл бұрын

Great Video!!! Thanks For Sharing!!!👏🏽✨

@patrickbateman161 Жыл бұрын

Great video man. Really enjoyed the information and editing. Be safe!

@davidtodora6173 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jacob for informing us about these bad areas, etc

@bacondad6960 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I remember staying at the Strat in 99. I drove my car around to the back trying to find the parking garage entrance and was in the bad area. I lived in SoCal at the time so not to afraid but a little sketched out. In 2004, I stayed at a hotel on Fremont just 3 blocks from the strip. That area was sketchy too. I saw on another channel they had revitalized the area. Hope to check it out some day.

@DryWall-wd4ei 9 ай бұрын

That area was worse back then than most plces I've seen in L A or Southern Calfironia

@jackdeth2004 Жыл бұрын

When my wife and I were in Las Vegas last year for a couple of like 6 night trips, I remember driving through the area where the Woodlawn cemetery is several times to get to different places, like the Maya cinemas (It's my favorite theater here in Bakersfield), and was struck by the amount of homeless. We have a good number of homeless here, and as much as I hate going there, I do have to go to L.A. occasionally and we all have seen the news reports of the homeless there, but that area of Las Vegas really hit me.