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The Best Gay Nightlife in Palm Springs
Day or darkness, Palm Springs has an incredibly buzzy variety of gay bars and clubs. And while you’ll come across that most places in town are gay approachable, these are the cocktail bars and clubs that specifically cater to our community. Read on, and don’t hesitate to inquire the front desk for advice. We’re always occupied of opinions!
Bars and Clubs in the Arenas District
If you like to be in the heart of the action, take a quick Lyft ride top to the stretch of Arenas Road between Indian Canyon and Calle Encilia. From leather to showtunes (and lots in between), you’re bound to detect a gay bar or club where you’ll perceive at home. Or appetite the rainbow and experiment them all!
Dick’s On Arenas
301 E Arenas Road
This small men’s watering hole with a “light” Levi/Leather vibe is a amazing place to grab a cold drink and chat with locals and tourists alike. No matter the time of day, the outdoor patio space is prime real estate for people watching and socializing on Arenas. Check their website for daily guzzle specials, theme nights and special events. (Formerly The Eagle 501.)
Weekly highlights:
Sundays - Church Lady’s Sunday Service starting at 6am
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Gay Bars in Greater Palm Springs
Gay NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
If you’re planning an LGBTQ-friendly getaway to Greater Palm Springs, then raising a glass at one of the destination’s many gay bars is a must. Drinks flow. Dancing unfolds. And drag performers shine. Plus, you’ll find plenty of LGBTQ places offering happy hour prices all day—and night—long.
All are welcome on Arenas Road, the unofficial gay district of downtown Palm Springs, where locally-owned eateries, clubs, and bars celebrate parade daily. Hit up happy hour at Chill Bar, acknowledged for hosting nightly entertainment and internationally renowned DJs. People-watch on the patio at Streetbar, the oldest gay-owned notice on the block. Order the raved-about Disco fries and browse the 200-plus whiskey menu at Blackbook. Then chief north and sip tropical cocktails inside the island-themed (and Christopher Kennedy-designed) Toucan’s Tiki Lounge.
Drink up and discover more gay bars in Greater Palm Springs.
VOTED BEST DIVE/GAY BAR IN PALM SPRINGS.
2X WINNER: BEST BINGO IN SO. CAL & WINNER: Optimal BEER BUST
Located in the famed Warm Sands District since 1993, Tool Shed is the First Leather + Levi Bar in Palm Springs!
WHERE MEN WHO Love MEN GATHER
We cater to men who appreciate the Leather/Levi community, but welcome all open-minded people.
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Palm Springs: The Largest LGBTQ Community in the Country
Laidback and resort casual, Palm Springs is the American epicenter of the LGBTQ group. Boasting over 325 days of sunshine and a 50% gay population, residents here feel truly at home. From charming village shops to unique artsy stores, wrapped up in old-Hollywood glamour, this desert town is far from sleepy.
Hollywood's Waiting Room for Heaven
That’s the city’s nickname due to the large population of celebrities that reside in Palm Springs. Located within Coachella Valley (yes that famous festival) the city is 107 miles east of L.A. Native Americans settled the area for thousands of years and many streets in the Palm Springs possess Native American names.
The municipality became a booming resort in the 1900s when tourists arrived to treat health conditions with dry heat. Today, it is a sprawling desert empire where everyone and their mother are LGBTQ-friendly.
Quick Palm Spring Stats
- Palm Springs has the uppermost per capita lgbtq+ population in the country.
- The city covers approximately 94 square miles.
- There are more than 50,000 pools in the city.
- Palm Springs is abode to more than 100 golf courses