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.
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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
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Europe
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North America
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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 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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More info on 440 Castro
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Mixed Hostel
Rating:
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Updated: 05 Oct 2022
5 Isadora Duncan Ln, 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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More info on Beaux
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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More info on EROS
Our cocktail list, each named in homage of gays bars of San Francisco history, will certainly take you on a trip down memory lane; or if you're new to the city, a drinker next to you at our bar will [...]
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Mixed Hostel
Rating:
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Updated: 12 Nov 2022
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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More info on Green Tortoise Hostel
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Mixed Hostel
Rating:
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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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More info on HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
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Mixed Hostel
Rating:
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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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Gay bar supplying top-shelf fast food & drinks plus TVs tuned to sports in a setting with gym decor.
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More info on Hi Tops
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LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
Rating:
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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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More info on Hotel Zelos
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Mixed Hostel
Rating:
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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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LGBTQ+ Night club
Rating:
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Updated: 20 Nov 2022
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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Mixed Hostel
Rating:
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Updated: 28 Jul 2023
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 sink, 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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