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.
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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 459 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2024 in Usa.
County/States
We have 51 Regions in Usa.California (17 towns) | Colorado (5 towns) | Connecticut (4 towns) |
Maine (3 towns) | Maryland (1 town) | Massachusetts (6 towns) | Michigan (9 towns) | Minnesota (2 towns) | Mississippi (2 towns) | Missouri (5 towns) | Montana (1 town) |
Nebraska (2 towns) | Nevada (2 towns) | New Hampshire (1 town) | New Jersey (4 towns) | New Mexico (3 towns) | New York (12 towns) | North Carolina (7 towns) | North Dakota (1 town) |
Washington (2 towns) | Washington DC (1 town) | West Virginia (1 town) | Wisconsin (6 towns) | Wyoming (2 towns) |
Towns
We have 17 Towns/Cities in California.Sacramento (1 venue) | San Diego (11 venues) |
San Francisco (19 venues) | Santa Monica (2 venues) | Santa Rosa (1 venue) |
Countries
Asia
![Cambodia](/img/flags/cambodia_xs.jpg)
![China](/img/flags/china_xs.jpg)
![Hong Kong](/img/flags/hong-kong_xs.jpg)
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![Indonesia](/img/flags/indonesia_xs.jpg)
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![Japan](/img/flags/japan_xs.jpg)
![Malaysia](/img/flags/malaysia_xs.jpg)
![Nepal](/img/flags/nepal_xs.jpg)
![Philippines](/img/flags/philippines_xs.jpg)
![Singapore](/img/flags/singapore_xs.jpg)
![South Korea](/img/flags/south-korea_xs.jpg)
![Taiwan](/img/flags/taiwan_xs.jpg)
![Thailand](/img/flags/thailand_xs.jpg)
![Turkey](/img/flags/turkey_xs.jpg)
![Vietnam](/img/flags/vietnam_xs.jpg)
Europe
![Austria](/img/flags/austria_xs.jpg)
![Belgium](/img/flags/belgium_xs.jpg)
![Croatia](/img/flags/croatia_xs.jpg)
![Cyprus](/img/flags/cyprus_xs.jpg)
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![Denmark](/img/flags/denmark_xs.jpg)
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![Finland](/img/flags/finland_xs.jpg)
![France](/img/flags/france_xs.jpg)
![Germany](/img/flags/germany_xs.jpg)
![Gibraltar](/img/flags/gibraltar_xs.jpg)
![Greece](/img/flags/greece_xs.jpg)
![Hungary](/img/flags/hungary_xs.jpg)
![Iceland](/img/flags/iceland_xs.jpg)
![Ireland](/img/flags/ireland_xs.jpg)
![Italy](/img/flags/italy_xs.jpg)
![Latvia](/img/flags/latvia_xs.jpg)
![Lithuania](/img/flags/lithuania_xs.jpg)
![Luxembourg](/img/flags/luxembourg_xs.jpg)
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![Netherlands](/img/flags/netherlands_xs.jpg)
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![Poland](/img/flags/poland_xs.jpg)
![Portugal](/img/flags/portugal_xs.jpg)
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![Russia](/img/flags/russia_xs.jpg)
![Serbia](/img/flags/serbia_xs.jpg)
![Slovakia](/img/flags/slovakia_xs.jpg)
![Slovenia](/img/flags/slovenia_xs.jpg)
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![Switzerland](/img/flags/switzerland_xs.jpg)
![UK](/img/flags/uk_xs.jpg)
![Ukraine](/img/flags/ukraine_xs.jpg)
North America
![Bahamas](/img/flags/bahamas_xs.jpg)
![Bermuda](/img/flags/bermuda_xs.jpg)
![Canada](/img/flags/canada_xs.jpg)
![Costa Rica](/img/flags/costa-rica_xs.jpg)
![Curacao](/img/flags/curacao_xs.jpg)
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![Guatemala](/img/flags/guatemala_xs.jpg)
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Next LGBTQ+ prides/events
Lazy Bear Week 2024
29 July 2024 at Rainbow Cattle Company, 16220 Main Street
29 July 2024 at Rainbow Cattle Company, 16220 Main Street
Silicon Valley Pride 2024
24 August 2024 at Plaza de César Chávez Park
24 August 2024 at Plaza de César Chávez Park
Pacific Pride Festival 2024
24 August 2024 at Chase Palm Park
24 August 2024 at Chase Palm Park
Oakland Pride 2024
07 September 2024 at Oakland
07 September 2024 at Oakland
Gay Days Anaheim 2024
13 September 2024 at Disneyland
13 September 2024 at Disneyland
The Dinah 2024
25 September 2024 at Margaritaville Resort
25 September 2024 at Margaritaville Resort
Pride Under the Pines Pride Festival 2024
05 October 2024 at The Rustic Theatre - 54290 N Circle Drrive
05 October 2024 at The Rustic Theatre - 54290 N Circle Drrive
OC Pride 2024
05 October 2024 at Downtown Santa Ana
05 October 2024 at Downtown Santa Ana
Visalia Pride 2024
12 October 2024 at 300 North Giddings Street
12 October 2024 at 300 North Giddings Street
Bearrison Street Fair 2024
19 October 2024 at San Francisco
19 October 2024 at San Francisco
Palm Springs Leather Pride 2024
24 October 2024 at Air Museum
24 October 2024 at Air Museum
Palm Springs Pride 2024
31 October 2024 at Downtown Palm Springs
31 October 2024 at Downtown Palm Springs
International Bear Convergence 2025
20 February 2025 at Palm Springs
20 February 2025 at Palm Springs
Santa Cruz Pride 2025
31 May 2025 at Santa Cruz
31 May 2025 at Santa Cruz
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in San Diego
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LGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
Rating:
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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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More info on Baja Betty's
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LGBTQ+ Beach
Rating:
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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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More info on Club San Diego
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LGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
Rating:
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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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More info on Hillcrest Brewing Company
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LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
Rating:
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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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More info on Hotel Solamar
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LGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
Rating:
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Updated: 25 Jul 2023
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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More info on MO's Bar and Grill
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LGBTQ+ Night club
Rating:
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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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More info on Rich's San Diego
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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The Hole in the Wall, the Friendliest Dive Bar in San Diego Since 1924. We like to do things the simple way. We have over a dozen different beers on tap, beer pong, pool & karaoke nights. Come by [...]
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More info on The Hole in the Wall
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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More info on The Rail