LGBTQ+ North America, USA, California, San Diego
Don't be complacent about rights affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (or Queer) (LGBTQ) people. Rights vary greatly by country or legal jurisdiction – encompassing everything from the legal recognition of same-sex marriage to the death penalty for homosexuality. According to Wikipedia as of July 2020, the penal codes of nine United Nations-recognised countries, Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Iraq, Mauritania, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Yemen, impose the death penalty for homosexuality.
The Land of the Free has some of the largest and best gay friendly destinations in the world even though the laws on homosexuality are mixed across the country. In a handful of states anti-gay sex laws remain though are rarely enforced. While there was always a gay underground, it was only in the late sixties that gay rights started to be promoted seriously following the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York and the election of Harvey Milk in San Francisco as America’s first out gay city politician.Even if a few states still ban homosexuality in theory, almost everywhere across this huge country you will find gay oases and expressions of Pride – yes even in the more conservative states. Often it has been the courts who have taken a lead rather than politicians. It took the US Supreme Court rather than Congress to legalise same sex marriage US-wide. But the great coastal cities that we have all heard of - San Francisco, New York, Miami, Los Angeles - all in their unique way offer the European gay traveller a stunning scene and memorable holiday. Whether it’s a men only hotel in Key West or a trendy guest house in San Fran you’ll have every type of accommodation. We list over one hundred Prides across the US and these are not just the usual coastal cities. Prides and community are flourishing in the heartlands too from Little Rock, Arkansas to Cincinnati, Ohio to Chicago - see our list. This huge country has something for every LGBT traveller. Just enjoy it, but watch your waste line, the food servings are huge, too!
We have 498 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2025 in Usa.
States
We have 52 States in Usa.Maine (3 towns) | Maryland (1 town) | Massachusetts (5 towns) | Michigan (9 towns) | Minnesota (2 towns) | Mississippi (2 towns) | Missouri (5 towns) | Montana (1 town) |
Towns
We have 18 Towns/Cities in California.Sacramento (1 venue) | San Diego (10 venues) |
San Francisco (19 venues) | Santa Monica (2 venues) | Santa Rosa (1 venue) |
Countries
Africa
Cabo Verde [1] | 
Seychelles [3] | 
South Africa [10] | 
Uganda [1] | Asia
Cambodia [7] | 
Hong Kong [4] | 
India [4] | 
Indonesia [1] | 
Israel [3] | 
Japan [12] | 
Malaysia [1] | 
Nepal [1] | 
Philippines [4] | 
Singapore [4] | 
South Korea [2] | 
Sri Lanka [2] | 
Taiwan [4] | 
Thailand [20] | 
Turkey [13] | 
Vietnam [2] | Australia
Australia [43] | 
Guam [1] | 
New Zealand [23] | Europe
Austria [27] | 
Belgium [16] | 
Croatia [6] | 
Cyprus [8] | 
Czech Republic [24] | 
Denmark [16] | 
Estonia [8] | 
Finland [7] | 
France [59] | 
Germany [90] | 
Gibraltar [2] | 
Greece [51] | 
Hungary [6] | 
Iceland [1] | 
Ireland [17] | 
Italy [54] | 
Latvia [2] | 
Lithuania [5] | 
Luxembourg [1] | 
Malta [16] | 
Netherlands [52] | 
Norway [4] | 
Poland [14] | 
Portugal [36] | 
Romania [2] | 
Russia [4] | 
Serbia [2] | 
Slovakia [5] | 
Slovenia [10] | 
Spain [184] | 
Sweden [21] | 
Switzerland [21] | 
UK [1469] | 
Ukraine [1] | North America
Bahamas [1] | 
Bermuda [1] | 
Canada [34] | 
Costa Rica [15] | 
Curacao [4] | 
Dominican Republic [1] | 
Guatemala [3] | 
Mexico [32] | 
USA [704] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
International Bear Convergence 2026
19 February 2025 at Palm Springs
19 February 2025 at Palm Springs
San Diego Pride 2025
12 July 2025 at Balboa Park
12 July 2025 at Balboa Park
Lazy Bear Week 2025
28 July 2025 at Rainbow Cattle Company, 16220 Main Street
28 July 2025 at Rainbow Cattle Company, 16220 Main Street
Pacific Pride Festival 2025
23 August 2025 at Chase Palm Park
23 August 2025 at Chase Palm Park
Silicon Valley Pride 2025
30 August 2025 at Plaza de César Chávez Park
30 August 2025 at Plaza de César Chávez Park
Oakland Pride 2025
07 September 2025 at Oakland
07 September 2025 at Oakland
Gay Days Anaheim 2025
12 September 2025 at Disneyland
12 September 2025 at Disneyland
The Dinah 2025
24 September 2025 at Margaritaville Resort
24 September 2025 at Margaritaville Resort
OC Pride 2025
27 September 2025 at OC Fair & Event Center, Fair Drive
27 September 2025 at OC Fair & Event Center, Fair Drive
Visalia Pride 2025
11 October 2025 at 300 North Giddings Street
11 October 2025 at 300 North Giddings Street
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in San Diego
Baja Betty'sLGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
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Updated: 25 Jul 2023
1421 University Ave, San Diego, California
Baja Betty's is home to the most fabulous margarita north of the border. Serving colourful people colourful drinks and a hearty plate of Mexi-fresh cuisine, we showcase over 100 tequilas on our [...]
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Black's BeachLGBTQ+ Beach
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Updated: 25 Jul 2023
Torrey Pines Glider Port, San Diego, California
Black's Beach is a secluded section of beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines on the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla. The northern portion of Black's Beach is where you are looking for, and to get there [...]
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Club San Diego is a health club where men can enjoy and connect with other men in a safe environment permitting nudity, fantasy and feelings to be explored. Come make a new friend for an hour or a [...]
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Hillcrest Brewing CompanyLGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
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Updated: 25 Jul 2023
1458 University Ave, San Diego, California
Hillcrest Brewing Company, The First Gay Brewery in the World! Hillcrest Brewing Company has reclaimed the essence of a neighbourhood gathering place with “Happy Hour”, 7 days a week from 2-6PM, [...]
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Holiday Inn BaysideLGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
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Updated: 25 Jul 2023
4875 North Harbor Drive, Point Loma, San Diego, California
Holiday Inn Bayside is a budget hotel, located 4 miles away from SeaWorld San Diego, this hotel boasts an outdoor pool and has an on-site café and lounge. It offers traditionally decorated rooms with [...]
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Hotel Solamar is located adjacent to San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, the modern Solamar San Diego features a rooftop outdoor swimming pool and lounge. Select suites offer spa baths, separate [...]
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MO's Bar and GrillLGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
Rating:
Updated: 29 Aug 2024
308 University Ave, San Diego, California
Urban MO’s Bar & Grill, the best gay bar in San Diego (and the world!) is located in the heart of our LGBTQ+ community – the neighbourhood of Hillcrest in San Diego, California. Urban MO’s is a [...]
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Rich's San DiegoLGBTQ+ Night club
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Updated: 18 Jun 2024
1051 University Ave, San Diego, California
Rich’s is San Diego’s largest and most popular gay nightclub. We have two large, separate rooms each with a fully-stocked bar, DJ, and dance floor; a VIP area with 4 private VIP booths and a separate [...]
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San Diego Eagle is the only Leather Bar in San Diego! A cruise bar for Men, That's what Eagle Bar's are. It's a small and tucked away on a dark street. They cater to individuals who identify with [...]
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Considered San Diego’s first gay bar, The Rail originally opened for business in the 1930s in Downtown’s historic Orpheum Theatre building. It quickly became a popular lunch spot for business [...]
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