414 W 4th St
Santa Ana, CA

The Golden State is not only home to more than 2.7 million LGBTQ+ residents—it has played an essential role in supporting gay rights over the decades and is one of the most queer-friendly states in the nation. Here are some of the many ways to embrace LGBTQ+ culture in California. Click the "Visit Website" link below for more on LGBTQ+ destinations, events, and more in California.

The Castro

San Francisco, California, United States

The Golden State has long been a pioneer of gay rights, both in terms of marriage equality and anti-discrimination laws related to employment, education, and housing. San Francisco was an early beacon of those rights, but California’s thriving LGBTQ+ communities extend well beyond the City by the Bay, with vibrant scenes in many other cities, such as West Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and more. Click the "Visit Website" link below for more information.

329 W Mariscal Rd
Palm Springs, CA

June is high season for Pride events across California. Choose from several activity-packed events—think parades, fun runs, concerts, and family-friendly festivals—in cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. Smaller cities and towns have their own June events too, such as Sonoma, Santa Cruz, and Redding. Other towns hold their Pride events during different times of year. Click the "Visit Website" link below for more on LGBTQ+ destinations, events, and more in California.

200 N Spring St
Los Angeles, CA

Start exploring the ways to experience California’s LGBTQ+ spirit by listening to more pointers on an episode of the California Now Podcast. Or focus your planning on one specific area, such as LGBTQ+ travel tips for San Francisco, Greater Palm Springs, San Diego, West Hollywood, and Guerneville. Click the "Visit Website" link to plan your trip and learn more.