Gay San Diego: SoCal at its best

San Diego has a reputation as a socially conservative, military town. But look a little closer and you'll find gay people everywhere (many military or retired), out in the open, holding hands in almost every neighborhood. The crowd here is diverse, skews slightly younger and is warm and friendly (300 days of sunshine can make one that way). To navigate San Diego, you'll need a car (and a designated driver) as the hot spots aren't really in walking distance of each other, but there are clusters of the bars and clubs in Hillcrest, University Heights and North Park. For a sampling of the popular places, be sure to hit Bourbon Street in University Heights and Rich's & Flicks in Hillcrest. Swing by North Park for a more rougher feel with leather and bear bars scattered about.

All Bars & Clubs By Neighborhood: Hillcrest (11) North Park (4) University Heights (2) Balboa Park (1) Point Loma (1) See all neighborhoods...

Pecs "Spray me with beer and throw me to the bears !" shumbaboy - 42/M Martinis Above Fourth "atmosphere fun, but food disappointing" RichardsLifeCali - 44/M

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Baja Betty's "My favorite" puma80 - 29/M Cafe Bleu "Stylish French bistro in center of Hillcrest" RichardsLifeCali - 44/M

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All Hotels By Neighborhood: Mission Hills (6) Downtown (4) Hillcrest (3) Mission Bay (3) Gas Lamp District (2) See all neighborhoods...

Park Manor Suites "Loved the place!" shumbaboy - 42/M W San Diego "Excellent Rooftop Bar" ParisStud. - 41/M

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Ocean Beach "Laid-Back Hippy Town on the Beach!" ParisStud. - 41/M Coronado "Lots of beach to share" getme2thegym - 42/M

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All Shops By Neighborhood: Hillcrest (3) North Park (3) Downtown (1) Middletown (1)

Mankind "What a Great Place!" donni - 58/M Mankind "Good selection for a small store" cokescroaks - 44/M

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All Arts & Culture By Neighborhood: Balboa Park (4) La Jolla (2) Gas Lamp District (1) Hillcrest (1) Mission Bay (1) See all neighborhoods...

San Diego Zoo "One of the BEST Zoos!" YourPalPete - 36/M La Jolla Playhouse "Best theater in SD" DTracer - 22/M

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All Gyms & Spas By Neighborhood: Hillcrest (3) Downtown (2) North Park (1) University Heights (1)

Rate It 24 Hour Fitness Hillcrest - 3965 5th Ave., Suite 100, San Diego, CA Rate It BodyMind Wellness Center Hillcrest - 3577 Louisiana St., San Diego, CA Rate It Powerhouse Gym Hillcrest - 734 University Ave. #D, San Diego, CA

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Vulcan Steam & Suana "Yuk!" shumbaboy - 42/M Vulcan Steam & Suana "I like it" afjr76 - 33/M

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All Organizations By Neighborhood: Hillcrest (3) North Park (1)

Empowering Spirits Foundation, Inc. "Great organization!" mforsythe78 - 31/M Empowering Spirits Foundation, Inc. "Absolutely the best!" Heyjude86 - 23/F

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