LGBTQ+ North America, USA, California, San Francisco
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 331 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2025 in Usa.
County/States
We have 52 Regions 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 [11] | 
Uganda [1] | Asia
Cambodia [7] | 
China [1] | 
Hong Kong [4] | 
India [3] | 
Indonesia [1] | 
Israel [3] | 
Japan [11] | 
Malaysia [1] | 
Nepal [1] | 
Philippines [4] | 
Singapore [5] | 
South Korea [2] | 
Sri Lanka [2] | 
Taiwan [4] | 
Thailand [21] | 
Turkey [12] | 
Vietnam [2] | Australia
Australia [45] | 
Guam [1] | 
New Zealand [23] | Europe
Austria [28] | 
Belgium [19] | 
Croatia [4] | 
Cyprus [8] | 
Czech Republic [25] | 
Denmark [16] | 
Estonia [8] | 
Finland [7] | 
France [60] | 
Germany [94] | 
Gibraltar [2] | 
Greece [54] | 
Hungary [6] | 
Iceland [1] | 
Ireland [17] | 
Italy [55] | 
Latvia [2] | 
Lithuania [5] | 
Luxembourg [1] | 
Malta [17] | 
Netherlands [52] | 
Norway [4] | 
Poland [14] | 
Portugal [38] | 
Romania [2] | 
Russia [5] | 
Serbia [2] | 
Slovakia [5] | 
Slovenia [11] | 
Spain [189] | 
Sweden [21] | 
Switzerland [22] | 
UK [1458] | 
Ukraine [1] | North America
Bahamas [1] | 
Bermuda [1] | 
Canada [33] | 
Costa Rica [15] | 
Curacao [4] | 
Dominican Republic [1] | 
Guatemala [3] | 
Mexico [35] | 
USA [697] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
International Bear Convergence 2025
20 February 2025 at Palm Springs
20 February 2025 at Palm Springs
Cathedral City LGBT Days 2025
07 March 2025 at City Hall
07 March 2025 at City Hall
Mammoth Gay Ski Week 2025
12 March 2025 at High Sierras and Mammoth Lakes
12 March 2025 at High Sierras and Mammoth Lakes
Los Angeles Leather Pride 2025
23 March 2025 at Los Angeles
23 March 2025 at Los Angeles
Blatino Oasis 2025
01 May 2025 at Canyon Club Hotel
01 May 2025 at Canyon Club Hotel
Riverside Inland Empire Pride 2025
10 May 2025 at White Park
10 May 2025 at White Park
Long Beach Pride 2025
17 May 2025 at Long Beach
17 May 2025 at Long Beach
WeHo Pride 2025
30 May 2025 at West Hollywood Park
30 May 2025 at West Hollywood Park
Santa Cruz Pride 2025
31 May 2025 at Santa Cruz
31 May 2025 at Santa Cruz
Fresno Rainbow Pride 2025
07 June 2025 at Fresno
07 June 2025 at Fresno
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in San Francisco
440 Castro, your neighbourhood gay bar. Located in the heart of the Castro, 440 is a great place to meet up with friends and make new ones. The bar is often busy at the weekends, with men of all [...]
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Adelaide HostelMixed Hostel
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Updated: 09 Oct 2024
5 Isadora Duncan Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California
Adelaide Hostel is a pleasant surprise awaits when you turn the corner of Isadora Duncan Lane, 2 blocks from the bustling centre of Union Square in downtown San Francisco. Tucked at the end of the [...]
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BEAUX, the French word for “boyfriends,” is one of the Castro's newer venues. Open seven days and nights a week with a daily 2-for-1 Happy Hour and a party every night. Beaux transforms from a [...]
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EROS has routinely chosen the Best Sex Club. By the way, we are a gay sex club, gay owned bath house, and a San Francisco Legacy Business.
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Gingers cocktail list, many named in homage of gays bars of San Francisco history, as well glad local Drag Performers we've loved and lost, will certainly take you on a trip down memory lane; or if [...]
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Green Tortoise HostelMixed Hostel
Rating:
Updated: 07 Nov 2024
494 Broadway, San Francisco, California
Green Tortoise Hostel is centrally located between Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and all the public transit you need. The Green Tortoise Hostel is a safe place to call home in San Francisco. Eat [...]
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HI San Francisco Downtown HostelMixed Hostel
Rating:
Updated: 28 Jul 2023
312 Mason St, San Francisco, California
HI-San Francisco Downtown is housed in a renovated hotel in the heart of San Francisco's tourist district, in a vibrant neighbourhood filled with clubs, restaurants, bars and theatres. It’s just one [...]
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HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf HostelMixed Hostel
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Updated: 28 Jul 2023
240 Fort Mason, San Francisco, California
HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel overlooking Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and beautiful Fort Mason park, HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf hostel offers a relaxing retreat within the [...]
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Hi TopsLGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
Rating:
Updated: 09 Feb 2025
2247 Market Street, San Francisco, California
Gay bar supplying top-shelf fast food & drinks plus TVs tuned to sports in a setting with gym decor.
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Hotel ZelosLGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 07 Jun 2023
12 4th Street, San Francisco, California
Hotel Zelos a Fashion-Forward Downtown San Francisco Hotel Located in the historic Pacific Building in San Francisco’s SoMa District, Hotel Zelos is more than its prominent address — it’s where [...]
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Music City Hotel/HostelMixed Hostel
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Updated: 28 Jul 2023
1353 Bush Street, San Francisco, California
Music City Hotel/Hostel where you could avail of cosy dorms that have bunk beds which could accommodate four to eight people. Sinks and shared bathrooms are also available on each of the rooms. If [...]
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OasisLGBTQ+ Night club
Rating:
Updated: 04 Dec 2024
298 Eleventh Street @Folsom, San Francisco, California
San Francisco Drag legends Heklina and D’Arcy Drollinger opened the internationally acclaimed nightclub, OASIS, New Years Day 2015 in the heart of San Francisco’s SOMA district. OASIS offers an [...]
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Orange Village HostelMixed Hostel
Rating:
Updated: 16 Oct 2024
411 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California
Orange Village Hostel provides Dorm Rooms and Private Rooms, with a choice of private bathroom (ensuite) or shared bathroom. All bedrooms have sinks, closet and hardwood floors, with clean and [...]
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Parker Guest House is a unique boutique bed and breakfast in San Francisco, located near the vibrant Castro, Mission and Noe Valley neighbourhoods. Our unique little hideaway offers 21 rooms, all [...]
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Power Exchange is a safe, and clean, adult night club for the sexually adventurous to express themselves! We provide the space, and what you do is up to you! Unlike the “other” clubs out there, we [...]
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The Café has been a staple in the LGBTQ+ Castro community for almost 30 years, and we are thrilled for our amazing patrons to experience our brand new, state-of-the-art bar & nightclub. Located [...]
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The Stud, announced that it will be closing down its current location after 54 years in business and 33 years at the corner of 9th and Harrison. The country's first, cooperatively owned, LGBT venue [...]
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The Willows Inn is a charming Bed and Breakfast in San Francisco’s Castro gay Neighbourhood The Willows Inn are a charming Bed and Breakfast in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Castro [...]
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Stop in 7 days a week and enjoy live DJ's, music videos, dancing, a full bar of great cocktails, beer, and always great prices! We offer a large dance floor inside with a full bar, seating and booths [...]
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