Gay Long Beach

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Schwule Bars & Clubs

Sweetwater Saloon

Schwule Bars & Clubs

One of the most popular gay bars in its neighbourhood, they also offer very affordable prices for their drinks. It is…

The Brit

Schwule Bars & Clubs

This bar offers a very large area and several pool tables, they also had a fun jukebox.

Gaslamp Music + Bar + Kitchen

Schwule Bars & Clubs

American appetizers, sandwiches & drinks in an intimate venue with evening comedy, music & dancing.

Hot Stuff Long Beach

Schwule Shops

Serving the community since 1980. The Hot Stuff Long Beach offers a unique world of shopping. They sell many differen…

ConRev

Schwule Shops

ConRev is a Gay friendly adult stores, they sell condoms, lubes, adult videos and different sex toys.

Gondola Getaway

Cruising-Bereiche

Gondola Getaway, based in Long Beach, California, offers gondola cruises through the enchanting Naples Canals. It's k…

The Westin Long Beach

Schwule Hotels

This upscale, high-rise hotel is a 0.9-mile walk from the Museum of Latin American Art and a 1.2-mile drive from the …

Hotel Maya

Schwule Hotels

On the Los Angeles harbor waterfront, this trendy hotel is 3 minutes' drive from Interstate 710 and 9 minutes' walk f…

Courtyard Long Beach Downtown

Schwule Hotels

This modern hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and a 10-minute walk fro…

Hyatt Regency Long Beach hotel

Schwule Hotels

This upscale hotel is a 9-minute walk from the Aquarium of the Pacific, and a 10-minute walk from the Long Beach Conv…

The Suite LIVE at the Executive Suite

Entertainment

LGBT friendly performers have a new place to play in Long Beach, CA at The Suite LIVE @ Executive Suite. Starting wit…

Long Beach Playhouse

Entertainment

One of the oldest playhouse in the area, the Long Beach Playhouse performs 16 shows a year. Each year Long Beach Play…

Aquarium of the Pacific

Entertainment

Southern California's largest aquarium and the fourth most-attended aquarium in United States. They offer educational…

Musical Theatre West

Entertainment

If you love theater then this is the best place for you. Watch as the professional actors perform with most of their …

The Belmont Athletic Club

Schwule Fitnessstudios

Everyone is welcome in this world class gym, they offer different programs and social activities to bring members tog…

The Center Long Beach

LGBTQ+-Organisationen

This organizations serves more than 21,000 people annually, they will offer legal assistance, youth services, social …

Long Beach Pride

LGBTQ+-Organisationen

The main goal of this organization is to increase awareness and to promote PRIDE and a greater sense of self-worth wi…

Bienestar

LGBTQ+-Organisationen

Named as the Southern California's leading Latino advocacy group, they offer many programs that can help you. One of …

Long Beach, United States

Long Beach Pride 2026

Long Beach Pride stands as one of Southern California's largest and most iconic LGBTQ+ celebrations, with a proud history dating back to 1984 when it became one of the first major Pride events in the region. Born from grassroots activism during a pivotal era in queer history, it has grown into a cultural cornerstone drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees annually. The 2026 edition continues this powerful legacy of visibility, advocacy, and pure celebration along the sun-soaked Pacific coast. Expect an enormous waterfront festival featuring multiple stages with chart-topping headliners, Latin and hip-hop music zones, drag spectaculars, dance pavilions, and an iconic Pride parade winding along Ocean Boulevard. The festival grounds at Marina Green Park host hundreds of vendors, food trucks, community organizations, and a dedicated family pride zone, while afterparties light up gay venues throughout the city. Long Beach offers a relaxed, beachy alternative to LA's sprawl, with attractions like the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, vibrant Belmont Shore, and miles of bike-friendly coastline. The city's LGBTQ+ history runs deep, especially in the Broadway Corridor neighborhood, home to longtime queer bars and businesses. Fly into Long Beach Airport (LGB) for the easiest access, or use Los Angeles International (LAX) and John Wayne (SNA) within driving distance. Stay downtown or near the convention center to walk to festival grounds, and use the Metro Blue Line, rideshare, or rental bikes for getting around. Mid-summer weather is reliably warm and sunny. For LGBTQ+ travelers, Long Beach Pride 2026 delivers a quintessential SoCal Pride experience: ocean breezes, world-class entertainment, deep historical roots, and an inclusive vibe that celebrates the full spectrum of queer identity. It's a must-attend event that combines beach-town charm with big-city energy in one unforgettable weekend.