Rainbow lifeguard huts on the gay Will Roger's State Beach in California 2. Let's also point out that quite a fair number of our gayest cities in the USA are in good old Cali as is Black's gay beach, which is one of the best gay beaches in the world. Spots like Mickey’s West Hollywood and Black Cat Tavern were the site of queer protests back in the 1960s that are still active and thriving today. Though that’s nothing compared to the 40% LGBTQ residency of West Hollywood (we’re truly taking over). With round-the-year events like events include the National Queer Arts Festival and Frameline: The San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, heterosexuals barely have room to breathe. San Francisco is irrefutably a gay paradise. And whilst it has had the occasional hiccup (*cough*, Prop 8 *cough*, *cough*), it serves as a shining example for other places when it comes to LGBTQ rights. San Francisco, Palm Springs, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, and West Hollywood… just listing the gayest parts of California gets us out of breath!Īfter all, California is one of the most liberal places in the world, let alone in America. Having fabulous gay spas isn't the only thing that makes a State gay – but it sure does help! 1. It’s all about the right place, the right time, and the right people. Whereas in the more traditional, conservative parts, LGBTQ people are embraced with open arms. Well then honey, go out and vote for better politicians!Īll jokes aside, we know that no state is perfect – and that even in the most liberal, left-wing parts of the USA, queer people can still face discrimination or worse. With that in mind, we've rounded up the 10 most gay-friendly states, based on the LGBTQ population, local acceptance rates, prominence of their gay scene, and how progressive their laws are. Oh, and if you live in the USA and feel your state is robbed of a place on this list. But how is each state when it comes to LGBTQ people? Mixed, to say the least. Each US state practically battles for the title of ‘friendliest place’. There’s the famous Southern hospitality, the sunny optimism of Californians, and the tough-but-helpful New Yorkers.
No matter where we travel to in the USA, we experience nothing but warm welcomes. Or was it ‘home of the brave'? They both mean the same thing as far as we’re concerned!