Mazer Lesbian Archives and worth a visit. This spot is not officially associated with ONE but is also home to the June L. There’s also an outpost located in West Hollywood called the ONE Archives Gallery and Museum which features more educational initiatives and thought-provoking exhibits. This DTLA space is traditionally open Tuesday through Saturday. The space is named after ONE Magazine which was the first “national homosexual periodical” founded in 1952. The ONE Archives at USC hold the largest collection of LGBTQ materials in the world, from books, to periodicals, clothing, art, photography, media, letters, and more. There are plenty of places to experience gay-friendly LA without going to a bar, though. Historical landmarks and educational opps It’s making waves as a hot new spot in Santa Monica, located on the top floor of The Victorian and serving upbeat vibes and crafted cocktails.įor even more information on the best LGBT-friendly bars across LA, check out Queer in the World’s dedicated expert article. Those who are looking to further expand past the WeHo and Silver Lake scene can check out the number of LGBT bars in Long Beach, Santa Monica and beyond. Today it stands as an upscale eatery and bar to a diverse, artsy Sunset Plaza crowd. This gastropub predates Stonewall, and on New Year’s Eve of 1967, the joint was raided by police with gay party-goers arrested on-site.
for one city) to Silver Lake DTLA to down south in Long Beach and beyond - there’s a range of LGBTQ arts, culture and history to be enjoyed all across Los Angeles.Īs a local, here are the places and experiences I recommend when you visit, whether it’s Pride Month or anytime of year. From the famously standout gay neighborhood of West Hollywood (where 40% of the resident population identifies as LGBTQ - the most in the U.S. Los Angeles is an accepting city with numerous LGBTQ spots to celebrate anyone and everyone from a diverse range of backgrounds. Being an LGBTQ-friendly destination is about offering a safe place where everyone can enjoy spending time in a non-judgmental and accepting environment - a place where everyone is treated with kindness and respect and can feel comfortable expressing themselves.