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Los Angeles Gay Cruising

If you're looking for some action in Los Angeles, California, then there is no shortage of options, from saunas to cruising clubs. GayMapper has useful information about gay cruising spots in and around Los Angeles, California. As always, be conscious of your personal safety when meeting strangers.

Los Angeles Hotel Deals

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Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, California, just 2.4 km from Rodeo Drive, this hotel offers free WiFi and an on-site restaurant. A free continental breakfast buffet is offered every morning at the property. A cable TV is featured in each room at Hotel Beverly Terrace. Guest rooms include custom designed furniture and modern decor. Comfortably furnished in neutral colours, each room provides a refrigerator and free toiletries in an en suite bathroom. At Hotel Beverly Terrace California, Cafe Amici offers authentic Italian fare. Guests can dine on the private patio complete with garden views. Lunch and dinner is offered. Hotel Beverly Terrace has easy access to the 405, 10, and 101 freeways. The hotel is 25 minutes' drive from LAX and Burbank Airports.
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.
Located in Los Angeles, within less than 1 km of Staples Center and a 10-minute walk of Microsoft Theater, The Hoxton, Downtown Los Angeles features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is set less than 1 km from L.A. Live and 3.6 km from California Science Center. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is 3.8 km from The Hoxton, Downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport is 17 km from the property.
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.

Cruising Bars in Los Angeles

Slammer

Slammer

Men Only, Cruising

Gay cruising and socialising club with a playful atmosphere. It offers different playing facilities. The Slammer is a no-nonsense leather bar tucked away from the glossy West Hollywood scene. Dark, gritty, and unapologetically old-school, it draws a loyal crowd that prefers edge over polish. Expect strong drinks, loud energy, and a vibe that feels raw, intimate, and a little rebellious.
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The Bullet Bar

The Bullet Bar

Bear, Older Crowd, Fetish, Cruising

The Bullet Bar is a no attitude men's leather bar in North Hollywood. It claims to have the longest and best happy hour in the valley, running every day of the week with super cheap draft beers, but the drinks aren't the only things that attract a crowd. The casual atmosphere, good pub food, and lively events make this the place for a fun night out with friends. This dive bar is a popular local hangout and definitely worth visiting.
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Los Angeles Hotel Deals

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Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, California, just 2.4 km from Rodeo Drive, this hotel offers free WiFi and an on-site restaurant. A free continental breakfast buffet is offered every morning at the property. A cable TV is featured in each room at Hotel Beverly Terrace. Guest rooms include custom designed furniture and modern decor. Comfortably furnished in neutral colours, each room provides a refrigerator and free toiletries in an en suite bathroom. At Hotel Beverly Terrace California, Cafe Amici offers authentic Italian fare. Guests can dine on the private patio complete with garden views. Lunch and dinner is offered. Hotel Beverly Terrace has easy access to the 405, 10, and 101 freeways. The hotel is 25 minutes' drive from LAX and Burbank Airports.
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.
Located in Los Angeles, within less than 1 km of Staples Center and a 10-minute walk of Microsoft Theater, The Hoxton, Downtown Los Angeles features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is set less than 1 km from L.A. Live and 3.6 km from California Science Center. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is 3.8 km from The Hoxton, Downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport is 17 km from the property.
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.

Other Cruising Spots in Los Angeles

Elysian Park

Elysian Park

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Watch out for parked cars on the winding roads. If you're planning on using the park at night, park outside and walk in as gates are locked before 9pm, to avoid getting locked inside.
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Griffith Park

Griffith Park

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Go up the hills and enjoy a beautiful scenery across the city. The area is huge so there is enough space for everyone. Keep a look out for those making eye contact and see what happens.
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North Hollywood Spa

North Hollywood Spa

Men Only, Cruising

Welcome to the North Hollywood Spa. A beautiful retreat located in the Valley just minutes from West Hollywood, Silverlake and Downtown. Our club features private rooms and wet area. With over a hundred rooms and lockers, two big screens viewing lounges, and our awesome tropical sundeck, you will find plenty of places to cruise. We embrace the valley laid back attitude, and try to make very visit a friendly and relaxing experience for everyone. Come by and spend the afternoon or an evening with us. Drop in after work or after the club.
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FLEX Spa

FLEX Spa

Men Only, Cruising

Flex is a gay sauna chain with a tropical garden, heated outdoor pool, gym and a large cruising area indoors. Flex Spa is one of Los Angeles’ best-known bathhouse spots, open around the clock and rarely quiet. It draws a steady mix of locals and visitors, with a maze-like layout, private rooms, and social areas that keep things constantly active. The vibe is bold, busy, and openly social.
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Runyon Canyon

Runyon Canyon

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Located right in the heart of Hollywood, is a park where boys seek to get in touch with other boys. Lots of shirtless guy jogging, but be aware of the regular early evening dog walkers who are just there to walk their dogs.
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Tours & Experiences in Los Angeles

Los Angeles rewards a bit of planning — it’s enormous, after all. See the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory, explore Beverly Hills or head to Santa Monica, then choose your neighbourhood carefully when it’s time for dinner, drinks and a night out.


Gay friendly hotels in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is enormous, so hotel location matters here more than in almost any other GayMapper destination. West Hollywood is the obvious choice if gay nightlife is your priority, with many LGBTQ+ bars and clubs concentrated around a walkable part of Santa Monica Boulevard. Stay towards Santa Monica if beaches matter more, or elsewhere in central LA for sightseeing. GayMapper’s recommendations include stylish WeHo hotels, good-value options and serious LA luxury, helping you avoid spending quite so much of your holiday sitting in traffic.

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