Gay beach near los angeles
They say that the guys in LA are so incredibly handsome because either they want to make it in the movies or their parents did, failed, but still settled in the city.
There must be some truth in this as physical perfection seems to be the norm in the homosexual villages of West Hollywood or Santa Monica and Venice beaches. There’s a head-turner on every corner.
Sun and surf
The weather is of course as flawless as the Angelenos’ teeth. The saying is that LA has two seasons: summer and January. This means there is plenty of opportunity to brain to Santa Monica and Venice. Both have boardwalks that are almost Southern European in their pedestrian-friendliness.
You won’t view many guys swimming in the sea. It’s not only because no one would be fit to admire their bodies if they are submerged, but because there is the cold Alaskan current makes the water rather chilly. Even the surfers wear suits.
More than just a beach and scene.
Outside the original Disneyland, LA has sites we all know from the world of films: the panorama from the Hollywood hills and Mullholland Drive, site of the famous Hollywood sign. There’s Beverly Hills and the shopping on Rodeo drive, The Chinese T
Gay Los Angeles Guide: There are few cities that can conjure up as vivid a mental image as Los Angeles. Thanks in large part to Hollywood, the City of Angels has a reputation known around the world.
Los Angeles is a large metropolis located in Southern California, made up of multiple cities and neighbourhoods. With a population of over four million people, it is the second most densely populated city in the United States after New York.
Thanks to its year-round warm temperatures, stunning beaches, and of course iconic landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign and the Step of Fame, it is no wonder that each year millions of people visit. And of course, due to being one of the most diverse cities in the United States, a large number of those visitors are members of the Queer community, who are warmly welcomed.
Is Los Angeles gay friendly?
In brief, yes, Los Angeles is viewed as a very gay-friendly destination. We felt very safe and very welcomed as an unseal gay couple in all parts of the city that we visited, not just when we were in West Hollywood.
Los Angeles has one of the largest and most-established LGBTQ+ communities in the United States, and its annual Pride Parade
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A guest post by Bill Gordon, an LAist reader who is always on the hunt for the best same-sex attracted spots.As many Americans are preparing to bid adieu to the season with Labor Day weekend, those of us lucky enough to live in this part of the country have several more weeks of warm weather to frolic in. Even so, there are some of you who have reflection, “I should travel to the beach this summer” and it’s still not too late. With the holiday weekend around the corner, we at LAist figured that you same-sex loving guys out there would appreciate info on where gaze upon gym-toned bods without fear (Lady-loving ladies, we’re open to a similar share just for you).
Here’s a short list of the gayest beaches in the region. Be sure to take plenty of water and sunscreen (especially for those spots that rarely see the light of
Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Expression
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