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Gay Bars, Hotels & Venues in California — 16 Cities, 1155 LGBTQ+ Spots

California has 1155 LGBTQ+ friendly venues across 16 cities.

California's LGBTQ+ venue scene is defined by strong search interest in bathhouses, particularly concentrated in Los Angeles. Beyond that focus, the state offers a broad mix of venues, including hundreds of restaurants, hotels, and bars across multiple cities, giving visitors and locals a wide range of options to explore.

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Cities

Top cities in California

  1. 1.San Francisco 272 venues
  2. 2.Los Angeles 252 venues
  3. 3.Palm Springs 138 venues
  4. 4.San Diego 120 venues
  5. 5.East Bay 72 venues
  6. 6.Sacramento 68 venues
  7. 7.Long Beach 55 venues
  8. 8.Napa/Sonoma 51 venues

Cities in California

Berkeley Fresno Laguna Beach Long Beach Mammoth Lakes Modesto North Hollywood Pacific Grove Palm Desert Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose Sierraville St. Helena Ukiah

Categories available in California

Arts & Culture Bars Bathhouses Gyms Heritage Hotels Restaurants Shops

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many LGBTQ+ venues are listed in California?

There are 1,155 LGBTQ+ venues listed across California.

Which city in California has the most LGBTQ+ venues?

San Francisco has the most LGBTQ+ venues, followed by Los Angeles and Palm Springs.

Where in California can I find bathhouses?

Search interest for bathhouses is strongest in Los Angeles, so that's a good starting point for finding these venues.