Downtown LA gay bar and dance floor in a historic two-level space.

A popular West Hollywood gay bar and nightclub on Santa Monica Blvd, known for its video screens, go-go dancers, and late-night dance parties. High-energy, younger-skewing LGBTQ+ crowd well into the early hours on weekends.

Historic Los Angeles leather and fetish-oriented gay bar with nightlife programming.

West Hollywood's most famous gay venue — an expansive bar, restaurant, and nightclub complex on N Robertson Blvd. Known for its outdoor patio, drag shows, celebrity sightings, and world-class cocktails; widely regarded as one of the world's best gay bars.

North Hollywood gay bar known for fetish and gear nights, dancing, and theme parties.

A popular gay bar and lounge in Silver Lake on Sunset Boulevard, known for its warm, moody interior, strong cocktails, and a diverse mixed LGBTQ+ crowd. One of the anchors of LA's queer Silver Lake scene.

A long-running gay bar and nightclub on Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood, known for its strip show entertainment and relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.

A WeHo gay video bar with screens playing music videos and pop culture content, open from the afternoon most days. Known for its casual, relaxed vibe as an easygoing warm-up before the Santa Monica Blvd evening scene.

A historic Black gay nightclub in LA, opened in 1973 as Jewel's Catch One — one of the longest-running Black gay clubs in American history. Now operating as Catch One on West Pico, it remains a landmark for LA's Black LGBTQ+ community and hosts a range of queer nights.

A long-running WeHo gay bar on Santa Monica Blvd known for its shirtless bartenders, cruisy atmosphere, and affordable drinks. A casual neighborhood staple for the main strip crowd.

A gay bar and restaurant on Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood with an outdoor patio, casual American food, and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere popular with the WeHo LGBTQ+ community.

A gay bar in Long Beach's Broadway LGBTQ+ corridor, with a casual neighborhood pub atmosphere, pool table, and regular drink specials for the local queer community.

A leather and cruising bar in Los Angeles and one of the city's long-running LGBTQ+ fetish venues, with a dark, unpretentious atmosphere and a loyal bear and leather community.

A queer bar and performance venue in East Hollywood hosting queer parties, drag shows, and community events with an eclectic, art-forward atmosphere.

A gay neighborhood bar on Broadway in Long Beach's LGBTQ+ corridor, with a Western-style atmosphere, pool tables, and a relaxed crowd.

Long-running WeHo gay neighborhood dive bar.

A popular gay bar in West Hollywood with a rooftop patio, Mexican food menu, and some of WeHo's strongest margaritas. A Santa Monica Blvd staple for LGBTQ+ locals and visitors alike.

Downtown LA Latinx LGBTQ+ bar with drag shows, ranchera, and bilingual nightlife.

A gay bar and restaurant in West Hollywood with a Southern-comfort food menu and a casual, welcoming atmosphere on Santa Monica Blvd. Known for its brunch, crawfish, and a laid-back LGBTQ+ crowd.

A gay bar and entertainment venue on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, with a festive, tropical vibe, outdoor patio seating, and regular LGBTQ+ events and themed nights.

A gay sports bar in Los Feliz with big-screen TVs, a neighborhood pub vibe, and a welcoming LGBTQ+ crowd. Part of the Hi Tops brand with multiple locations across LA.

A Mexican restaurant and cantina in Silver Lake, long favored by LA's LGBTQ+ community for its festive atmosphere, strong margaritas, and welcoming patio on Hyperion Ave.

A gay Latin nightclub in North Hollywood hosting Latin nights, drag shows, and themed events drawing a predominantly Latino LGBTQ+ crowd from across the San Fernando Valley.

A gay bar on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, a long-running neighborhood staple in LA's laid-back beach community. Known for its low-key atmosphere, affordable drinks, and a diverse local crowd.

A British-themed gay pub in West Hollywood with a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere, pub food, and a friendly mixed crowd. The Brit is a reliable neighbourhood option on the WeHo strip for those who prefer a chilled pint over louder club settings.

Queer-friendly Los Angeles cafe and bar offering food, cocktails, and community gatherings.

A neighborhood gay bar in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, catering to an older crowd with a relaxed atmosphere and regular community fundraiser events.

The gothic chapel room within The Abbey Food & Bar on N Robertson Blvd, featuring arched ceilings, an intimate bar, and lounge seating. A quieter enclave within WeHo's most famous gay complex.

A gay sports bar in West Hollywood with a casual, unpretentious atmosphere, beer and shots specials, and a friendly neighborhood crowd on Santa Monica Blvd.

WeHo gay sports bar with patio and game-day crowds.

The Long Beach location of the iconic LGBTQ+-welcoming American diner chain, serving burgers and drinks with weekly drag shows, bingo nights, and fundraiser events on Pine Avenue.

Long Beach leather-oriented gay bar and cruising venue associated with Southern California Eagle nightlife.

Tapas bar by first-generation immigrant Sandra Cordero, featured in Santa Monica inclusion coverage.

A leather and cruising bar on Broadway in Long Beach's LGBTQ+ corridor, with a dark, unpretentious atmosphere serving the bear and leather community.