So, why not join in on the fun?Īre you relocating? This guide will help travelers discover the queerer side of the city. Only a few hours from Los Angeles, Vegas, and San Diego, and yet a world away from the current Trump-era politics of hate and discrimination, Gay Palm Springs is truly a desert haven for LGBT people the world over. Home to America’s first all-LGBT city council, Gay Palm Springs is a haven for all those who want to just be themselves with LGBT discrimination is almost unheard of and a host of resorts, clubs, bars, and restaurants all vying for the almighty ‘pink dollar.įrom the 20,000 strong lesbian party, The Dinah, to fabulous Prides and the infamous White Party, queer spirit runs strong here and if partying all night (or day by the pool) doesn’t take your fancy there is also plenty of fine dining, world-class art, and remarkable hikes to keep you entertained. Forget Key West, Tel Aviv, and Mykonos: with over 40% of the permanent population identifying as LGBT+ it is safe to Palm Springs reins supreme and the biggest gayest destination on Earth.