OPENNESS, CREATIVITY, RESPECT.

Gay West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California is a magical place many can only dream about and some take for granted. West Hollywood is a city where gay, lesbian, bisexual, and straight visitors can be 100% open about their sexuality; free to meet a new friend, free to hold hands or kiss in public, and free to be who they are without compromise, judgment, nor condemnation.

There is no special type of person that comes to visit Gay West Hollywood in Los Angeles. It's just a casual place to come have fun and be yourself, no matter who you are or who you bring with you. West Hollywood, Los Angeles is far from a normal city and has a wonderful history.

WHAT WOULD IT FEEL LIKE TO BE FREE?
The City of West Hollywood in Los Angeles is a fun, creative, and diverse city founded on the basis of tolerance. Come, enjoy the creativity of others, and explore who you are. Some mistakenly believe stereotypes exist here, but what really exists is diversity. Don't be afraid to come and see what it feels like to truly be yourself.

Gay West Hollywood, Los Angeles has an all encompassing energy of openmindedness and respect. It doesn't matter who you are, what you like, or how old you are, you are welcome everywhere and there's no requirement nor obligation to be anything.

You can be assured that the city's unique atmosphere makes it possible for you to feel comfortable sharing your unique personality NO MATTER WHAT IT IS, with everyone here. There's no special age, sex, preference, look, or fashion that is the norm in West Hollywood. The norm here is the diversity. The freedom surrounding West Hollywood allows you to become anything your heart desires, without judgement.

Come and observe others expressing their unique personalities and perhaps you'll discover something about yourself.

Gay West Hollywood, Los Angeles is an amazingly fun place that will make you feel right at home, no matter who you are or what type of people you like.

While many of the ultra-trendy straight celebrity clubs in other parts of the city do have restrictive entrance policies, dress codes, and guest lists, Gay West Hollywood, Los Angeles isn't like that at all; it has a wonderfully casual energy. There's rarely a wait to get in any bar or club. Everyone is welcome, no matter who you are. When entering a Gay West Hollywood club or bar, it never, ever matters who you are with, how you are dressed, or what you look like. You'll never be turned away, and you'll never feel uncomfortable or underdressed, EVER!

Patrons in the gay bars don't particularly act or seem gay. This is not some dark, seedy place. Gay West Hollywood is in the best part of Los Angeles, walking distance to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and featuring The Abbey gay bar, the glowing centerpiece of the city owned by SBE, a huge corporate conglomerate that also operates the trendiest straight celebrity clubs and restaurants in Los Angeles and luxury hotels in Beverly Hills and Hollywood. Gay West Hollywood, Los Angeles attracts world class archetectural development like The Pacific Design Center.

Gay West Hollywood, Los Angeles has one of the world's largest collections of gay sports and social activities that include gay, lesbian, bisexual, bi-curious, transgender, straight, and married individuals. Everyone is welcome to join these activities. Many of the gay sports participate in the gay equivalent to the Olympics, the Gay Games, an absolutely incredible event held in cities around the world and attended by thousands of LGBT athletes.

Many wonder why there is need for a gay friendly city when many men and women now lead openly gay lives. Read about West Hollywood's PLUR.

WHICH LETTER DESCRIBES YOU?
No matter which letter of the alphabet describes you, you are welcome in Gay West Hollywood! LGBT is only the beginning! Won't it be incredible one day when we can just say "E V E R Y O N E"?
A - Asexual
A- Allies
B - Bisexual
C - Curious
G - Gay
G - Gender and Sexual Diversity (GSD)
H - Heterosexual
H - HIV-affected
H - Hijra
I - Intersex
L - Lesbian
M - Mixed Gender
O - Other
P - Pansexual
P - Polyamorous
Q - Queer
Q - Questioning
S - Straight Allies
S - Straight
T - Transgender
T - Transsexual
T - Transvestite
T - Third Gender
U - Unsure
2 - Two-Spirit

THEATRE, FILM, CELEBRITES, TOURISM
When you come to visit Gay West Hollywood, you'll be in the epicenter of gay entertainment in one of the world's largest cities. Attend gay live theater, a gay film festival, gay book fair, gay new years, mardi-gras, and 4th-of-July events, watch gay sports events. See your favorite television and film celebrities around town. Gay West Hollywood is even home base to incredible local Los Angeles tourist attractions.

GAY PRIDE and HALLOWEEN
Gay Pride and Halloween are two very special events in West Hollywood where gays can share fun with half a million of their friends and family.

While West Hollywood is the most gay-friendly city in the country, it is also the most inclusive. The Abbey is known as "The best gay bar to bring your straight friends to", and this attitude extends to the entire city. Gay Pride is a time to celebrate diversity with your friends, no matter who you are. Halloween is a wonderful time for creative expression, and there's no better place for that than right here in West Hollywood, known as "The Creative City."

You, your friends, and your families are welcome to come take part in this incredible city. Don't stay away; come with or without your gay friends and see what it's all about.

You'll LOVE the FUN, don't wait, just COME!

Lorri Jean, CEO, Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center from Devote Campaign.

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EVERYBODY IS WELCOME HERE
gay|lesbian|straight|young|older|
bisexual|bicurious|transgender|
hispanic|asian|middle eastern|bear|
african american

You're not alone. Gay West Hollywood, Los Angeles is a magical place where sexual anxiety melts away. Once you visit, you'll realize that you're the same as everybody else. Everybody comes to West Hollywood in Los Angeles because everybody is welcome in West Hollywood. Come be exactly who you are.


DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF....

ARE YOU GAY?

Gay West Hollywood, Los Angeles is your paradise. Bars, Clubs, GoGo Boys, Coffee Shops, Sports, Social Groups. Help me choose. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

ARE YOU BISEXUAL?

West Hollywood, Los Angeles attracts huge numbers of bisexual men and women since sexuality is not an issue in the bars and clubs. One of the greatest things about West Hollywood is that it's a combined straight & gay community brimming with some of the best straight AND gay bars & clubs in the world. Click here and we'll help you choose! If you're bisexual, in Gay West Hollywood you get the best of everything! Check out The Abbey Bar for Abbeywood bisexual Saturday nights. Club Tigerheat and Fiesta Cantina are extremely popular with young bisexual men.The Sunset Strip with its Rock Clubs, Trendy Celebrity Hangouts, Gay West Hollywood Bars, and all the Los Angeles Gay Sports Teams and Social Groups give you the best of all worlds. It's right here in the absolutely incredible West Hollywood. Please "Like" our bisexual page on facebook. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

ARE YOU BI-CURIOUS?

So you're not sure about your sexuality, big deal. The Abbey Bar is an extremely comfortable place for your first visit to Gay West Hollywood, Los Angeles especially on Abbeywood bisexual Saturday night. Click here and we'll help you choose! Enjoy coffee during the day at Starbucks for a very relaxed atmosphere. Come walk around on Santa Monica Blvd, you don't need to go inside anywhere to enjoy the city. You may want to consider joining a Gay Los Angeles sports team or social group. There's bowling, football, ice hockey, softball, tennis, snowboarding, volleyball, a car club, and more. Please "Like" our bi-curious page on facebook. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

ARE YOU LESBIAN?

Lesbians have their very own bar, Palms, special lesbian event nights, hip-hop nights and are extremely involved in all of the Gay Los Angeles Sports Teams like Rugby, Football, Ice Hockey, Volleyball, Tennis, and lesbian social groups like Lez Bunko! Lesbians are welcome at every bar and club in West Hollywood. Help me choose where to go. Please "Like" our lesbian page on facebook. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

ARE YOU TRANSGENDER?

You're welcome everywhere. Check out the drag/transgender shows here 7 nights a week! Gold Coast is a neighborhood cruise bar very welcoming to the transsexual community. Club Shine is a transsexual club in the nearby San Fernando valley. The weekly Tranzit club in Hollywood on Thursday features sexy transsexual entertainers. Hamburger Mary's, Micky's, and Rage also feature drag shows too you won't want to miss! If bars aren't your thing, there's also many welcoming gay sports teams and social groups. Please "Like" our transgender page on facebook. The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center offers Transgender Services. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

ARE YOU A STRAIGHT GIRL?

Straight girls LOVE West Hollywood. It's a place where they can have fun when they aren't particularly looking to be hit on. Yes, yes, yes, you are welcome in EVERY SINGLE GAY bar! It simply depends on how many gay men you want to be around, they don't mind you being there! Read our article: Are Straight Girls Allowed in Gay West Hollywood, Los Angeles Bars? The Abbey is known as the best gay bar to bring your straight friends to, so start there. If you like to dance, go to The Abbey, Ultra Suede, The Factory, or Eleven. If you want lots of go-go dancers to watch while you're dancing, go to Micky's. Help me choose where to go. And watch this fun video. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

ARE YOU A STRAIGHT GUY?

If you're curious about visiting a gay bar, try the gay bar selector. Straight and bi guys always get dragged by their girlfriends to the Abbey, so you definitely won't be the only straight guy there. Most of them are surprised how great the music is. So chillax, The Abbey is "The Best Gay Bar to bring a straight friend to." There are always a lot of straight girls at the Abbey too. Younger bi guys like the Abbey on Saturday nights and also love Tigerheat on Thursdays. Gay West Hollywood in Los Angeles is walking distance from The World Famous Sunset Strip, & seven very straight hangouts, WeHo Lounge, Silver Spoon, The Hudson LA, Barney's Beanery, Baby Blues BBQ, The Box, and The Surly Goat. West Hollywood in Los Angeles is also home to many of the world's most Trendy Celebrity Hangouts. Many of the gay sports teams have straight guys on the teams too, so come join your friends on a team or at Gym, the gay sports bar. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

YOUNG OR UNDER 21?

No, you're not alone. Come meet new gay and bisexual friends. There are many 18+ clubs in West Hollywood and you can also enjoy coffee in West Hollywood's coffee shops. Club Tigerheat is one of the world's most famous clubs for 18+ young bisexual men, and the Fiesta Cantina Restaurant and Bar attracts younger men, and it's only 21+ in the evenings. Help me choose. Many young people participate in Gay Los Angeles Sports and Social Groups. Gay teens can visit coffee shops, restaurants, some gay bars that serve food during the day, and some electronic music rave events. The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center is one of the largest in the world and offers a huge number of resources. Another great resource for gay teens is The Trevor Project. If you just need someone to talk to, they are available 24 hours a day at 866-488-7386. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

OLDER OR MATURE?
OVER 30 OR OVER 40?

West Hollywood Los Angeles bars and clubs attract all ages. You WILL feel comfortable, no matter where you go. If you want a quieter environment, come earlier to Mickys, Eleven, or The Abbey where food is served and the music is quieter before 10pm. Gold Coast has recently gained more popularity with daddies and their younger admirers given the demise of "Numbers" and the Hollywood bar "Spotlight". You may also enjoy neighborhood bars Trunks, and Motherlode. Help me choose. All the guys on the gay sports teams hang out at Gym. West Hollywood coffee shops, especially the "GayBucks Starbucks" are popular mornings and afternoons. Popular gay social groups for older mature men are the LA Primetimers and Project Rainbow.Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

LOOKING FOR HISPANIC MEN?

Rage hosts Latin Sundays and Micky's holds the popular Pan Dulce Hispanic nights on Thursday with 20 latin go-go boys and Magnum Thursdays at Robertson. You'll also find HUGE gay latin dance parties with go-go boys and drag shows almost every night of the week at Arena and Circus. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

LOOKING FOR ASIAN MEN?

On Friday nights, visit GameBoi at Rage. You can also join the gay sports and social group. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

LOOKING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN OR BLACK MEN?

Currently you'll find Hip-Hop: onFridays upstairs at Rage, Mahhole Tuesdays at Motherlode, Monday SUPER BASS evenings, Acoustic Live! Wednesdays at Eleven, Thursday Hip Hop Spot 18+ evenings at Rage, Magnum Thursdays at Robertson, and Wednesday Club Delicious at Arena. Sunday afternoons are popular at The Abbey, then SIZE U at Here, then Hip Hop Sundays at Eleven. Another club extremely popular with African Americans and their admirers is Catch One nearby at 4067 W. Pico in Los Angeles, especially for Das Bunker Friday Nights. Watch our clubs page for updates on new clubs. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!

BEAR, CUB, OTTER?

Would you like to participate in the "bear" culture? "Bears" are a subculture of gay men exhibiting masculine traits such as body hair, muscles, or being heavy set. A bear is heavier, a cub is younger, and an otter is thinner. Check out Gold Coast, a favorite hangout in Gay West Hollywood, and Otter Pop at Mickys. If that's not enough for you, you can find many more Bears in Silver Lake at Faultline, The Eagle, and MJs. Our FREE iPhone, iPad, Android App is your personal guide to Gay West Hollywood. Get it now!