Gay Los Angeles and West Hollywood: All about the cool 'hoods

Some people hate it, but those who love Los Angeles - really love it. Whether you go to West Hollywood or Culver City, there's a little bit of family sprinkled all over this big town. If you can handle the traffic, the tans and the "business," you can have a great time in LA's gay scene. In fact, LA boasts some of the most wonderful gay 'hoods in the world, from heavily gay WeHo and Silver Lake to more mixed and trendy Mt. Washington and Los Feliz.

Yes, there are more options for men than for women, but a good time can still be had by all. And remember, nobody walks in LA, so you have to plan your evening or beach trip well, especially if you are drinking. Unless you are in West Hollywood, bars are not a hop, skip and a jump away from each other, so make sure you keep enough money in your pocket for a taxi. If you're interested in a different kind of cultural pursuit, there is gay theatre, music and incredible Hollywood attractions. You never know, you may just get discovered while you're there...

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ELEVEN "Musical Mondays" jonkewl - 28/M Trunks "hidden treasure" adamhead - 31/M

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El Coyote "Do not spend your money here. ..." mackgarland - 51/M El Conquistador "elton john works here!" beachme - 46/M

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San Vicente Inn - Resort "Dirty. Rude staff." puma80 - 29/M San Vicente Inn - Resort "Pitiful " dvldg_zr0 - 26/M

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Will Rogers Beach "Check Out the Meat!" YourPalPete - 36/M Will Rogers Beach "And, take your camera!" Gaytravelers - 56/M

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Maxfield "fashion heaven" bullseye - 44/M Maxfield "Fashion Mecca in LA" misterpretender - 31/M

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Celebration Theatre "Gay Theater - Is that redundant?" mjbeahm - 38/M Griffith Observatory "Great tourist place to visit!" Gaytravelers - 56/M

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City Spa "Old style Russian Bathhouse" mjbeahm - 38/M Gold's Gym Hollywood "large gay clientele" pauliewood - 57/M

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Melrose Spa "Cool Place" TRV562 - 45/M Midtowne Spa "Great place to get laid" Mistrenzas - 42/M

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Empowering Spirits Foundation, Inc. "Very positive" allanrbrts - 24/M

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