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Dick's on Arenas
Dick's on Arenas, East Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA, USA
Dick's on Arenas, formerly Eagle 501, is the only place in Palm Springs that's focussed on the leather and levi crowd. The bar serves up strong drinks, helping conversation get going and helping you meet the bears of the community who are looking for a hookup. This bright but classic space mixes the old with the new, welcoming everyone in. Staff strive to make you feel comfortable so you can be yourself and just have grown-up some fun!
Bear, Older Crowd, Fetish, Cruising
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