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San Diego Gay Cruising

Discover where to find the gay cruising action in San Diego, California. GayMapper has all the information about the gay cruising spots in and around the town. As always, be conscious of your personal safety when meeting strangers.

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This historic boutique resort offers charming studio, one- and two-bedroom resort suites in a central location on the edge of Balboa Park West. Featuring a fitness center and rooftop sundeck, this San Diego resort is a premium choice for families, couples and all types of travelers. These spacious suites feature private bedrooms, separate dining/living areas, Wi-Fi and full kitchens.

Inn at the Park features traditional historic charm and spacious suites. Each suite includes clean white linens and a cable TV.

The San Diego Zoo is 3.2 km from the hotel. The restaurants, clubs and shopping venues of Hillcrest, Little Italy and the Gaslamp District are nearby San Diego Inn at the Park.
Set on 16 acres of scenic waterfront, Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa is 8 km away from San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter. This luxurious resort boasts 3 heated outdoor pools, a sauna and 2 on-site restaurants. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the San Diego skyline from the property.

A flat-screen TV and a spacious seating area are included in all air-conditioned accommodation at Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa. Select rooms offer balconies with views of San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge. All rooms include a desk and an en suite bathroom with bathrobes and free toiletries.

ALBACA, the hotel's signature restaurant, blends coastal cuisine made from the freshest ingredients with an inviting atmosphere. Guest can dine inside, or enjoy dining outside with views of the San Diego skyline. Auga, the poolside bar, serves beverages and a limited poolside menu.

For guests who like to keep fit, Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa provides a well-equipped gym. Guests can hire bicycles to explore the charming beach community of Coronado.

Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are 8.5 km away from this resort. San Diego International Airport is 12 km away.
Located in downtown San Diego near the historic Gaslamp Quarter and Amtrak Station, this hotel offers relaxing spa services, contemporary guestrooms and an on-site restaurant.

The Sofia Hotel features non-smoking guestrooms with iPod docking stations and flat-screen TVs that feature HBO film and ESPN sports channels. Rooms are furnished with 2 Sofia bottled waters, a coffee machine complete with coffee, a refrigerator and a microwave. Unlimited local and toll-free calls are provided. In-room spa services are available.

Currant American Brasserie at the Sofia hotel serves Brunch and dinner daily along with room service and a happy hour.

Hotel Sofia features a concierge desk and a 24-hour business centre. Exercise classes are offered at the 24-hour yoga center. Guests can enjoy guided walking tours on the weekend or explore the surrounding area on a free urban cruiser bicycle.

San Diego Zoo and San Diego International Airport are within 10 minutes' drive away from this hotel. San Diego's Little Italy is less than 1.6 km away.
Imagine yourself as Marilyn Monroe in the classic movie "Some Like it Hot" which was filmed at this San Diego landmark hotel.  Enjoy sun, sea, and time together at the iconic California beach resort, blending idyllic charm with golden-era allure for the ultimate seaside escape.

This historic hotel is ideally situated along California's Pacific coastline and boasts luxurious accommodations, first-class amenities and exceptional service, in a charming Victorian-style atmosphere.

Originally built in 1888, the Hotel del Coronado provides guests with a number of modern luxuries. Plan the day with the concierge staff, enjoy a swim in the spacious outdoor pool, or relax with a beach-side massage.

Set along the sands of the famous Hotel del Coronado, Del Beach offers a full day of reserved seaside seating. Guests can enjoy bar-to-beach service that includes a delectable food and drink menu.

A conference centre is available for business guests.

The Hotel del Coronado is conveniently located close to many area attractions. With its beachfront location, guests can enjoy a variety of water sports.

San Diego International Airport is 25 minutes' drive away from the hotel. The San Diego Convention Center is 15 minutes' drive away.

Cruising Bars in San Diego

San Diego Eagle

San Diego Eagle

Older Crowd, Fetish, Cruising

Tucked away in the corner of the San Diego gay scene, this small and intimate bar is a haven for a mainly male crowd who identify with the leather crowd, as well as other fetishes. As the only leather bar in the city, the Eagle draws plenty of guys every night who are looking for some good beer, a casual game of pool, and of course some cruising action.

San Diego Hotel Deals

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This historic boutique resort offers charming studio, one- and two-bedroom resort suites in a central location on the edge of Balboa Park West. Featuring a fitness center and rooftop sundeck, this San Diego resort is a premium choice for families, couples and all types of travelers. These spacious suites feature private bedrooms, separate dining/living areas, Wi-Fi and full kitchens.

Inn at the Park features traditional historic charm and spacious suites. Each suite includes clean white linens and a cable TV.

The San Diego Zoo is 3.2 km from the hotel. The restaurants, clubs and shopping venues of Hillcrest, Little Italy and the Gaslamp District are nearby San Diego Inn at the Park.
Set on 16 acres of scenic waterfront, Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa is 8 km away from San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter. This luxurious resort boasts 3 heated outdoor pools, a sauna and 2 on-site restaurants. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the San Diego skyline from the property.

A flat-screen TV and a spacious seating area are included in all air-conditioned accommodation at Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa. Select rooms offer balconies with views of San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge. All rooms include a desk and an en suite bathroom with bathrobes and free toiletries.

ALBACA, the hotel's signature restaurant, blends coastal cuisine made from the freshest ingredients with an inviting atmosphere. Guest can dine inside, or enjoy dining outside with views of the San Diego skyline. Auga, the poolside bar, serves beverages and a limited poolside menu.

For guests who like to keep fit, Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa provides a well-equipped gym. Guests can hire bicycles to explore the charming beach community of Coronado.

Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are 8.5 km away from this resort. San Diego International Airport is 12 km away.
Located in downtown San Diego near the historic Gaslamp Quarter and Amtrak Station, this hotel offers relaxing spa services, contemporary guestrooms and an on-site restaurant.

The Sofia Hotel features non-smoking guestrooms with iPod docking stations and flat-screen TVs that feature HBO film and ESPN sports channels. Rooms are furnished with 2 Sofia bottled waters, a coffee machine complete with coffee, a refrigerator and a microwave. Unlimited local and toll-free calls are provided. In-room spa services are available.

Currant American Brasserie at the Sofia hotel serves Brunch and dinner daily along with room service and a happy hour.

Hotel Sofia features a concierge desk and a 24-hour business centre. Exercise classes are offered at the 24-hour yoga center. Guests can enjoy guided walking tours on the weekend or explore the surrounding area on a free urban cruiser bicycle.

San Diego Zoo and San Diego International Airport are within 10 minutes' drive away from this hotel. San Diego's Little Italy is less than 1.6 km away.
Imagine yourself as Marilyn Monroe in the classic movie "Some Like it Hot" which was filmed at this San Diego landmark hotel.  Enjoy sun, sea, and time together at the iconic California beach resort, blending idyllic charm with golden-era allure for the ultimate seaside escape.

This historic hotel is ideally situated along California's Pacific coastline and boasts luxurious accommodations, first-class amenities and exceptional service, in a charming Victorian-style atmosphere.

Originally built in 1888, the Hotel del Coronado provides guests with a number of modern luxuries. Plan the day with the concierge staff, enjoy a swim in the spacious outdoor pool, or relax with a beach-side massage.

Set along the sands of the famous Hotel del Coronado, Del Beach offers a full day of reserved seaside seating. Guests can enjoy bar-to-beach service that includes a delectable food and drink menu.

A conference centre is available for business guests.

The Hotel del Coronado is conveniently located close to many area attractions. With its beachfront location, guests can enjoy a variety of water sports.

San Diego International Airport is 25 minutes' drive away from the hotel. The San Diego Convention Center is 15 minutes' drive away.

Other Cruising Spots in San Diego

Marian Bear Park

Marian Bear Park

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Head to the dirt parking lot where you may find some interested guys, especially those backed in on the east side of the lot. If you don't want to stay in your car, there are plenty of trails and bushes around, but there are a lot of people on bikes around here and occasional visits from the Police, so be discrete. Particularly popular at lunchtimes and after work with all types of guys across the ages and preferences. Off of Highway 52 at Regents Road, just South of the freeway.
Club San Diego

Club San Diego

Men Only, Cruising

Club San Diego is a men's health club where you can explore and have fun in a safe environment. This popular sauna has a range of good facilities, including showers, dry sauna, and hot tub. There's a bar where you can chat to guys and rooms to take them for some more private talk.
Swiss Park

Swiss Park

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Next to the Swiss Park event space are some walking trails in a tide flats area with an adjacent salt marsh. The area is popular with construction guys and military guys jogging for a little service and tends to be busiest early evening 5-7 PM. The cruisiest spots is reported as being in the vegetation on the west side of the trail (bay side). Head south on I-5 off at Main Street. At the stop sign turn right down the lane and park wherever you like. Alternatively go via Saturn and Palm to get on the trail walking north from behind the Home Depot.
Balboa Park

Balboa Park

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Near the edge of park overlooking the freeway by the cliff off Quince is a popular area for sunbathing. Just lay back, watch the guys and see if there is any interest. Mostly in shape guys aged 20-40, dress in a bathing suit or briefs that looks like underwear to fit in. From 163 downtown going north, take the Quince St exit. Go up the hill to and turn first left on to Balboa Park Street. The park is on the east side.
Black's Beach

Black's Beach

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Black's Beach is a secluded section of beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines on the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, north of Downtown San Diego. Look for Broadway Trail in Torrey Pines which is located to the left side of the Glider port office. At the bottom of trail, turn right (north) and about 10-15 minutes walk you'll see all the guys on the clothing optional beach. Plenty of sand and surf guys walking around all the time. Pack light as it can be hard work to get heavy stuff up and down the trails.
Morley Field

Morley Field

Younger Crowd, Cruising

Head to Morley Field in Balboa Park for college guys, contractors and business guys on their lunch break. The best times are over lunch and after office working hours for the heading home crowd. Watch the guys sitting in their cars and head back on the trails behind the bushes. Be conscious that sometimes there are lots of families there for ballgames, so head to the back trails. Texas St. dead-ends into this part of the park, with swimming pool straight ahead. Go through the parking lot to the left and take first right around to the ball fields. Park in the spots furthest from the entrance. Guys cruising sitting there in their cars, or get out of the car and walk around in the trails west of the ball fields.
Redwood Circle

Redwood Circle

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Redwood circle is a tree lined picnic area in Balboa Park, with some rough hillside and many bushes for seclusion. You'll find all types of guys here, across the ages and backgrounds. Park on 6th Avenue near Laurel then walk down El Prado into Balboa Park. Take a left onto Balboa Drive then take the path to the right to head to the Redwood Circle. Follow the dirt pathway down the hillside above 163. Best time to come is dusk to late night, with the cruisiest spot being the hillside below Redwood Circle and above highway 163.

Tours & Experiences in San Diego

Make the most of your travels by pre-booking our popular tours and experiences.  There's a whole range of options, from cultural and historical to food, drink and nightlife.  Get under the skin of your destination, and book a tour or experience now.  


Gay friendly hotels in San Diego

There are so many places to stay in San Diego, California, and at GayMapper, we want to make sure you get great value and a good experience, so check our recommendations below for Gay Friendly hotels. As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. Treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals in San Diego, California as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!

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