Gay Palm Springs
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An Easy Desert Respite: Only a quick 2 hour drive from Los Angeles and San Diego (without traffic), Gay Palm Springs makes for a fast getaway.
The Greatest Women’s Week on Earth: Dinah Shore week is one of the most popular lesbian events worldwide and its held in Palm Springs each year at the end of March.
Mid-Century Marvelous: If you’re an architecture buff or a fan of the funky fifties, you’ll get a kick out of some of the country’s greatest examples of mid-century modern design.
Activities Abound: Whether you are looking to improve your golf or tennis game, go horseback riding, or work on your tan poolside, Palm Springs has something for everyone.
A retro city in the desert, Palm Springs prides itself on having the reputation being the gay oasis. Nestled amongst several bordering mountain ranges, Palm Springs boasts some 350 days of sunshine a year - now that’s a guaranteed sunny vacation! Beginning in the forties and fifties, Palm Springs drew the golden era of Hollywood to the desert with entertainers from ratpack members Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to leading ladies like Marilyn Monroe and Dinah Shore. Most notably, John F. Kennedy Jr. was known to stay frequently at Frank Sinatra’s desert compound, earning the manse the White House of the west.
The Scene
Palm Springs gay scene boasts a very large and diverse Gay resident population and has become a prime travel destination from the West coast, Midwest, Northeast, Southwest, as well as internationally. Every year more and more Gay visitors from all over the world are discovering Palm Springs’ Gay-friendly spirit.
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Accommodation
Palm Spring’s is home to many gay-friendly, gay owned and gay operated hotels that offer great rooms and friendly service.
Bars & Clubs
Grab a drink and have some fun at these local gay bars and clubs that feature dancing, great cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere.
Places to Eat
Palm Spring’s has many gay-friendly restaurants that offer tasty food, good service and warm welcoming atmosphere.
Local Tips
Post-Breakup Weekend
So the time comes every so often when we all must brave the treacherous journey of singledom post-breakup. No matter how big or small our towns or cities are, the LGBT community is small. Word… Read more
Things to See and Do
Dinah Shore
This event is lesbian central every year from the end of March to kicking off the start of April. The famous Pure White Party is held annually at Hotel ZOSO and Dinah Shore is home… Read more
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. It was opened in September 1963 as a way of getting from the floor of the Coachella Valley to near the top of San Jacinto Peak and… Read more
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL FOREST
A few miles outside Palm Springs, you’ll find the beautiful Joshuah Tree National Park. The nearly 800,000 acre park encompasses some ofthe most interesting geologic displays found in California’s deserts. Arroyos, playas, alluvial fans, bajadas,… Read more
Palm Springs Art Museum
The Palm Springs Art Museum strives to serve diverse communities as one of the outstanding mid-size art museums in the country. Its mission is to promote enjoyment, education and involvement with visual art of the… Read more
Golfing
What skiing is to Tahoe, golf is to Palm Springs. With over a hundred golf course and tournaments Palm Springs is the Golf Capitol of the World! With its great weather and natural scenic beauty,… Read more
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