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Summer is well underway, and what embodies the most liberating, exciting way to explore the nation more than a classic American summer road trip? Join our friend Adam of popular gay travel blog Travels of Adam as he embarks on the gay California road trip of a lifetime, sponsored by GayTravel.com, Advantage Rent A Car, and Greystone Hotels.
This award-winning blogger and world traveler has earned a healthy following with his travel stories, nightlife tips, photos, and personal essays, all from a gay perspective.
Since he arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday evening, Adam has been making his way to Pride in San Diego via a special GayTravel.com Pride special edition Advantage rental car decked out in our distinctive rainbow logo. He'll attend Pride celebrations starting Friday, July 12. Follow this Brooklynite’s deep-dive into the glitz and glamour of the California lifestyle on his social channels: FB: @travelsofadam, Insta: @travelsofadam, Twitter: @travelsofadam.
Whether you want to emulate Adam’s California road trip itinerary or simply enjoy some armchair gay travel, you’ll feel like you’re right there with him as he sips cocktails, savors local cuisine, explores the beauty of the Pacific coast, and stays in some of the finest gay-friendly hotels in the Golden State.
Already in California? Even better! If you happen to catch up with Adam and spot his special edition Advantage rental car, you'll have a chance to win a free two-day car rental and design your own gay road trip! Simply post a photo of the car on Instagram with the hashtag #gayroadtrip to enter. (Hint: Look for the rental car at San Diego Pride!)
Those who don't spot the vehicle can still save. Advantage is offering a 20% discount and a free additional driver for those who book a rental car using promo code GAYTRAVEL. This code is valid all year round. If you are not in the US, you can use Amex Rent a Car.
Some stops on Adam’s trip are as follows:
- Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles
- Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
- Cannon’s Seafood Grill, Dana Point
- La Jolla Sea Caves, La Jolla
- Birch Aquarium, La Jolla
- Manhattan restaurant, La Jolla
- Saigon Trail to Black Beach, La Jolla
- InsideOUT, San Diego
- Trust restaurant, San Diego
- Pride Party at The Patio on Goldfinch, San Diego
- San Diego Zoo, San Diego
- Bayside Summer Nights, San Diego
- San Diego Pride Parade, San Diego
During his whirlwind SoCal road trip, Adam is being hosted by several gay-friendly Greystone Hotels, including:
- Elan Hotel, a chic Los Angeles boutique hotel offering complimentary continental breakfast and a nightly wine-and-cheese reception
- Empress Hotel, a SoCal stunner just steps from charming downtown La Jolla
- Bristol Hotel, a modern, pet-friendly base just steps from exciting nightlife options in San Diego’s famed Gaslamp Quarter
Other gay-friendly California hotels in the Greystone collection are King George Hotel, The Inn at Union Square, Creekside Inn, Hotel Griffon, and Hotel Los Gatos.
See our full gay California travel guide for more ideas on what to do, where to eat and party, and where to stay in one of the nation’s most welcoming, inclusive states for gay travelers.
