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Gay Los Angeles
Los Angeles is home to one of the biggest LGBTQ communities in the world, from West Hollywood, Silver Lake and Los Feliz to the beach cities and the Valley. The heart of Southern California's largest LGBTQ community is West Hollywood, home to the famous Pride parade, Halloween Costume Carnival, and Outfest. The Abbey is a local icon and the most famous of West Hollywood's nightlife venues. LA has plenty to offer in terms on LGBTQ-friendly events, queer owned spaces such as art galleries and coffee shops, and of course a multitude of restaurants and nightspots.
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Los Angeles Gay Bars
GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.
Mother Lode
Pub Vibes, Dancers
Mother Lode is a West Hollywood staple that has withstood the test of time. This laid back bar with pool tables and video games has a low-key dive atmosphere, where there's none of the attitude you might find in some other places. Whilst the bar has kept its original character, it's remained at the top of the list of cool places to visit, with cheap strong drinks, lovely staff, and an energetic crowd drawn in for the party.
Fiesta Cantina
Gay Friendly, Food, Outdoor Seating
Fiesta Cantina is the perfect place to enjoy amazing food and drinks with upbeat party hits playing all day and night. This original West Hollywood location has sidewalk and rooftop patio seating perfect for people watching. The bar is known for the 2-for- Happy Hour that happens twice a day, and the tasty Mexican favourites served by the kitchen. All this quality food and drinks is kept at great value, so everyone can afford to have a great time here.
Precinct
Drag, Dancing, Dancers, Outdoor Seating
Precinct is downtown LA's largest LGBTQ bar, known for its rock music, drag shows, and parties. Events held here attract many big names in LA's contemporary nightlife, as well as rock and roll lovers from the local queer community. On the second floor you can find a bar, dance floor, stage, and a terrace with views over the exposed brick decor. It's the perfect spot for a beer, while elsewhere in the club you can dance with an eclectic crowd.
Flux
Outdoor Seating
Flux was voted by the LA Hotlist as the number one gay bar in Los Angeles County. It's a vibrant and happening hangout for the queer community, both local and tourist, and offers pool tables, TVs, and a patio for a quieter night. Entry is normally free, and drinks are always cheap and served by a number of attractive bartenders. The bar is always pleasantly busy with a good atmosphere and lots of friendly customers.
C-frenz
Drag, Dancers, Dancing
C-frenz is an LGBT bar and nightclub in Reseda featuring drag shows, karaoke, DJs, and most importantly some very hot dancers! You can get great prices on drinks, especially during happy hour and 2-for-1 Thursdays. Each bartender has a unique character that is particularly apparent during events, and they're always attentive and happy to serve you your favourite drink. This is an unpretentious and charming little bar that's well-loved by the local queer community.
Hi Tops WeHo
Sports, Outdoor Seating
Gay sports bar in West Hollywood with an amazing selection of food, cocktails and beer. With a happy hour until 8pm every weekday and trivia every Tuesday, Hi Tops promises a great and lively start to your night complete with delicious food such as burgers, salads, and pretzels. Whether you want to relax in the picturesque outdoor seating area with friends, or dance the night away at the bar, you're bound to have a good night here.
Gay friendly hotels in Los Angeles
GayMapper brings you a curated selection of accommodation gay destinations around the world, which are in preferred locations and are welcoming to LGBTQ+ travellers. Grab a great deal on your hotel stay when you book via GayMapper!
3* Ocean Lodge Santa Monica
Great Value, By the Beach
Located on Ocean Avenue Strip, just 4 minutes' walk from Santa Monica Pier and Tongva Park, this hotel features 1950s California beach vintage-style architecture. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.
A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each air-conditioned room at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Guest rooms include a work desk, a refrigerator, a clock radio and ironing facilities. Select rooms offer ocean or mountain views. Private bathrooms come with a hairdryer.
Free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are served all day in the lobby to guests of Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Beach mats are available. A computer for guest use is available.
The Venice Beach Boardwalk is 8 minutes' drive from the property. Los Angeles International Airport is 24 km from Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel.
4* Petit Ermitage
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
Offering a private rooftop with stunning views of Los Angeles, a sal***er pool and comfortable indoor/outdoor seating, this elegant 4-star hotel is within one kilometer of the Sunset Strip.
Each spacious suite at Petit Ermitage is equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and iPod docking station. All classically furnished rooms also include luxurious linens and goose down pillows.
California Mediterranean cuisine is available 24 hours a day in-suite. Meals are created with local organic produce.
Spa services such massages, makeup application and personal fitness sessions are available en suite.
The fashionable Santa Monica Boulevard and Pacific Design Center are within 8 km of the hotel. Universal Studios Hollywood is 15 minutes away by car.
4* Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach
By the Beach, Boutique
Big on vibe, color, and that cozy beachfront comfort & the only rooftop bar in Venice located right on Venice Beach and adjacent to the world-famous Venice Beach Boardwalk, with beachfront views from your hotel room.
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and down the street from the Venice Beach Boardwalk, this hotel offers comfortable guestrooms with complimentary WiFi. An open-air rooftop lounge overlooking Venice Beach and the Pacific Ocean is available to guests, as well as an on-site restaurant.
Rooms at the Hotel Erwin include 49" flat-screen HDTVs, iPod docking stations, work desks, and coffee and tea making facilities. Many rooms have balconies with ocean views and separate seating areas.
Guests of the Hotel Erwin can receive a complimentary day pass to Gold's Gym upon arrival. There is also a bike-hire available on-site. Other amenities available at the hotel include the on-site restaurant and the open-air rooftop lounge where guests can relax and have a drink.
Venice Way Pizza is open daily for lunch and dinner. The High Rooftop Lounge is the only rooftop bar in Venice.
Hotel Erwin is near the Venice Beach boardwalk, bicycle paths and rollerblading areas. Santa Monica and Marina del Rey are less than 2 kilometres away. Restaurants, museums, art galleries and shopping are also just minutes away.
4* Hotel 850 SVB
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
Situated in Los Angeles, within 1.7 km of Sunset Strip and 3.8 km of Petersen Automotive Museum, Hotel 850 SVB West Hollywood at Beverly Hills provides accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests.
At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. All rooms have a wardrobe.
Guests at Hotel 850 can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA is 4.4 km from the accommodation, while Melrose Avenue is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 19 km from Hotel 850 SVB West Hollywood at Beverly Hills.
5* Waldorf Astoria Bev. Hills
Luxury
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills features a restaurant, rooftop outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar, steps away from Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles. GayMapper particularly likes the complimentary house car service which will deliver you to your favourite West Hollywood gay bar in a Rolls Royce.
Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.
Guests at the hotel can enjoy an American breakfast.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills offers a terrace.
The property has a hairdresser's and business centre.
Petersen Automotive Museum is 5 km from the accommodation, while Sunset Strip is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 19 km from Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.
4* Mondrian Los Angeles
Near Gay Nightlife, Luxury
Situated in the heart of West Hollywood, the Mondrian West Hollywood offers everything Los Angeles stands for—excitement, invincibility and glamour.
Located in the heart of the Sunset Strip, this West Hollywood hotel offers unique rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests can enjoy sweeping views of Los Angeles while enjoying a poolside cocktail at the famed Skybar.
Mondrian Los Angeles in West Hollywood offers stylish guest rooms which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding areas from the LA skyline to the glittering Hollywood Hills. Enjoy a spa-like experience beneath a rainfall shower. Room amenities include flat-screen LCD HCTVs with full cable access, a minibar, fully equipped work areas and boutique bath products.
Inspired by Hollywood's golden age, Ivory on Sunset celebrates the spirit and essence of this iconic Los Angeles neighborhood and offers panoramic views of the city. Open for dinner daily and weekend brunch, as well as weekday breakfast and lunch, Ivory on Sunset celebrates California cuisine with fresh market-driven ingredients. A selection of house-infused and signature cocktails will both echo and complement Ivory on Sunset's cuisine.
The Los Angeles Mondrian offers an outdoor pool with underwater music. Guests can work out in the fitness centre. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is available.
The Mondrian West Hollywood is located 1.6 km away from Melrose Avenue. Rodeo Drive and the Hollywood Walk of Fame are within 4.5 km away.
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