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When David Cooley decided to open The Abbey in 1991, the bar scene in West Hollywood looked much different than it does now. Cooley, an Ohioan by way of Las Vegas, moved to the city in 1981, at the start of the AIDS crisis. "When I was coming to bars on Santa Monica Boulevard, it was not as open," he says. "There were no front patios where you could have a cigarette. It was all behind closed doors and through back alleys."
Travel writer Andrew Bender guides you through the best of gay Los Angeles.
Founded in 1982, Outfest is the largest film festival of any kind in Los Angeles.
Legendary Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s in West Hollywood is a whole different animal. Inappropriate behavior is not only encouraged—it’s demanded.
Founded in 1997, the TAG Approved Program rewards “LGBT-welcoming” hotels, resorts and B&Bs that meet acceptance standards by adding them to a directory—a cost-effective way to reach gay and lesbian consumers throughout North America. Although a boon to gay travelers, TAG's primary motivation was to benefit 'out' hotel employees.
LA's gay East Side has a sense of style all its own. To look the part while checking out the area, head straight to these establishments, all of which know a thing or two about looking 'hip.'
Los Angeles provides a virtual smorgasbord of restaurant options. Here is a sampling of some of LA’s best restaurants offering multicultural cuisine.
The San Fernando Valley is home to a slew of shopping, eats and adventures that will make a ride over Mulholland Drive (or the roundabout 101 Freeway) well worth the effort.
Oscar Wilde said, “After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relatives.” If you’re in need of such a meal, these gay and lesbian culinary experts have a proven history of delivering LA’s best.
After exhaustive research, we've compiled some of the best burgers in Los Angeles.
