Only a few hour drive from Los Angeles, Vegas, and San Diego, Palm Springs is truly a desert haven for queer people the world over. And if partying all night (or all day by the pool) doesn’t take your fancy there is also plenty of fine dining, world-class art, and remarkable hikes to keep you entertained. LGBT discrimination is almost unheard of here, there is a bevy of resorts, clubs, bars, and restaurants all vying for the almighty ‘pink dollar, and the modernist architecture on offer is without compare.įrom the 20,000 strong lesbian party, The Dinah, to multiple celebrations of Pride and the infamous White Party, Palm Springs always has something going on. Not to mention it is home to America’s first all-LGBT city council.Ī haven for all those who love love and want to just be themselves, it’s no wonder Palm Springs is such a popular gay place to live. Key West, Tel Aviv, and Mykonos might have the beach but with over 40% of the permanent population identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community, it is fair to say that Palm Springs is one of the gayest places on Earth.
Boasting over 325 days of sunshine and a 50% gay population, residents here feel truly at home.įrom charming village shops to unique artsy stores, wrapped up in old-Hollywood glamour, this desert town is far from sleepy. Laidback and resort casual, Palm Springs is the American epicenter of the LGBTQ community.
