Palm Springs is a desert oasis city in California. In the old days it was a mondaine holiday retreat for the people of Hollywood. Here gay people could be themselves.
Now Palm Springs is a large tourist destination, with over a million visitors every year, on a population of less than 50000. Weather is warm all year round. High season is winter time, when temperatures are more moderate. Summers can be really hot.
Palm Springs is very popular with LGBTQ+ community. There are many gay bars and clubs.
Most gay Palm Springs venues are located in the Arenas Road see map neighbourhood. Popular gay venues include Hunters Nightclub, Chill Bar and Toucans Tiki Lounge.
Check out our gay Palm Springs directory for all bars, clubs and the cruise places.
Palm Springs is famous for its gay resorts. Some of these gay men only resorts are clothing optional. See our list of gay resorts.
Also a hotel or resort in the 'gayborhood' of Arenas Road is a good place to stay. With all bars and clubs on walking distance. See our hotel map.
loading hotelsAlthough Palm Spring has got some beautiful modernist buildings and architecture, most people come to enjoy the resort pools and the (gay) nightlife. Here are some pictures to give an impression of the city.
Yes, around Arenas Road is a gay strip, with several gay bars, clubs and restaurants popular with the LGBTQ community.
Palm Springs is part of California. This state has strict closing times. All venues have to close before 2 at night.
High season is winter and early spring. Summers in Palm Springs are really hot. Some shops close their doors mid summer.
Combine Palm Springs with Los Angeles / west Hollywood, San Francisco or Las Vegas.
