Palm springs gay scene
VOTED BEST DIVE/GAY Prevent IN PALM SPRINGS.
2X WINNER: BEST BINGO IN SO. CAL & WINNER: Leading BEER BUST
Located in the famed Passionate Sands District since 1993, Tool Shed is the Unique Leather + Levi Bar in Palm Springs!
WHERE MEN WHO LIKE MEN GATHER
We cater to men who recognize the Leather/Levi collective, but welcome all open-minded people.
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Daily Happy Hour: | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
Sun Beer Bust: | 10:00AM - 2:00AM |
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LGBTQ+ Travel
History
Palm Springs has elongated been a vibrant hub for LGBTQ+ culture, with a rich gay history dating back to the mid-20th century. Originally a retreat for Hollywood celebrities, the city became a welcoming oasis for lgbtq+ men and lesbians searching refuge and community. During the 1950s and '60s, discreet gatherings and intimate parties laid the groundwork for a more observable queer presence, which flourished in the decades that followed. By the 1980s and '90s, Palm Springs was home to numerous gay-owned businesses, resorts, and bars, earning it a reputation as a foremost LGBTQ+ travel destination. Today, with openly LGBTQ+ metropolis leadership and annual events like Palm Springs Celebration and The Dinah, the city continues to honor its legacy of inclusion and visibility.
Gay Resorts
Gay men’s resorts in Palm Springs are a cornerstone of the city’s LGBTQ+ scene, offering a unique merge of relaxation, community, and celebration. These resorts cater specifically to gay travelers, providing a safe and welcoming space where guests can truly be themselves. Many feature clothing-optional areas, lush poolside settings, warm tubs, and social events that encourage con
Gay Palm Springs – the best queer hotels, resorts, bars, clubs & more
Hotel Zoso – Once a Hard Rock this hotel is especially well-know by the community as it hosts many of the lgbtq+ events like during Leather & Bear Pride. The rooms are “desert-inspired” and include the secret balconies with mountain views you'd anticipate from a Palm Springs establishment. The pool areas gets pretty lively and the hotel also houses its retain restaurant, cocktail block and even a nightclub.
Ace Hotel and Swim Club – This hotel features a bohemian blueprint, with rooms offering either a garden patio or an in-room fireplace. The Ace Hotel and Swim Club boasts two pools and an outdoor fireplace area for relaxing and sipping cocktails. After a exercise in the gym, guests can unwind with a massage at the full-service spa.
Resorts
InnDulge – One of the most popular clothing-optional resort in Palm Spings, especially during parties. It also has a great pool and friendly staff going for it. The amenities comprise a 12-person jacuzzi and a heated/chilled saltwater pool, both open 24 hours. Enjoy morning breakfast, evening social hours, Thursday pizza, and weekend pool parties
AMAZING parties
Cheap F*ck Tuesday
$5 Grey Goose, $5 Cazadores
$2 Miller Lite and Coors Brightness Bottles
Monday
P.S. We’re Different
50% Off Beverages
$5 Ketel One, $5 Cantera Negra
$2 Budweiser and Bud Lite Bottles
Wednesday
Gay Shenanigans
$9 Grey Goose Vodka
$9 Cazadores Tequilas
$9 Maker's Mark
Thursday
¡Oye! Latin Night
$9 Haku Vodka
$9 Tres Generaciones Blanco & Reposado
Friday
LIQUID
$9 Ketel One
$9 Casamigos Blanco, Repo & Cristalino
$9 Crown Royal
Saturday
Haus of Chill
$9 Grey Goose Vodka
$9 Patron
$9 Angel's Envy Bourbon
Sunday
Sunday Funday
$9 Absolut Vodka
$9 Espolon Tequilas
Happy Hour Tu - Sa Expose til 7pm
Sunday 2:30 til 7pm
½ Off All Adv Drinks
$1 Off Draft Beer, $2 Off Wine
Gay Bars in Greater Palm Springs
Gay NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
If you’re planning an LGBTQ-friendly getaway to Greater Palm Springs, then raising a glass at one of the destination’s many homosexual bars is a must. Drinks flow. Dancing unfolds. And drag performers beam. Plus, you’ll find plenty of LGBTQ places offering happy hour prices all day—and night—long.
All are welcome on Arenas Road, the unofficial gay district of downtown Palm Springs, where locally-owned eateries, clubs, and bars celebrate pride daily. Hit up happy hour at Chill Bar, recognizable for hosting nightly show and internationally renowned DJs. People-watch on the patio at Streetbar, the oldest gay-owned spot on the block. Order the raved-about Disco fries and browse the 200-plus whiskey menu at Blackbook. Then brain north and sip tropical cocktails inside the island-themed (and Christopher Kennedy-designed) Toucan’s Tiki Lounge.
Drink up and discover more gay bars in Greater Palm Springs.