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

Some people hate it, but those who love Los Angeles - really love it. If you can handle the traffic, the tans and the "business," you can have a great time in LA's gay scene. A must for any gay traveler in the area is West Hollywood--an autonomous gay city right in the center of LA. With 40 percent of its citizens identifying as gay, WeHo is in fact gayest city in the country. LA boasts some other great gay 'hoods, from pockets of 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...

All Bars & Clubs By Neighborhood: West Hollywood (18) Silverlake (8) Hollywood (6) North Hollywood (2) Venice (2) See all neighborhoods...

Trunks "Nice place to hang out and meet new people" DJJFX - 50/F Oil Can Harry's "No 'tude, TONS of FUN!" DJJFX - 50/F

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Territory Barbecue & Records "Yes!!" ricanstrezzz - 24/M Pizzeria Mozza "Amazing food, easier to get into than Osteria" Scott - 39/M

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All Hotels By Neighborhood: West Hollywood (11) Downtown (4) Hollywood (4) LAX (4) Santa Monica (3) See all neighborhoods...

Ramada Inn West Hollywood "Great hotel good spot and grea..." alteon - 31/M Hollywood Hotel "Convenient for Silver Lake" discodolly - 58/M

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Will Rogers Beach "Check Out the Meat!" YourPalPete - 36/M Will Rogers Beach "And, take your camera!" Gaytravelers - 57/M

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All Shops By Neighborhood: West Hollywood (5) Silverlake (2) Bel Air Brentwood (1) Hollywood (1) Westwood (1) See all neighborhoods...

LASC "LASC" LAman - 45/M Maxfield "fashion heaven" bullseye - 44/M

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Celebration Theatre "Gay Theater - Is that redundant?" mjbeahm - 38/M Griffith Observatory "Great tourist place to visit!" Gaytravelers - 57/M

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All Gyms & Spas By Neighborhood: West Hollywood (5) Hollywood (2) Miracle Mile/Wilshire Corridor (1) Santa Monica (1)

Crunch West Hollywood "This gym has been updated with..." mitchellrock - 30/M Burke Williams "Great Service !!!" mitchellrock - 30/M

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All Organizations By Neighborhood: Hollywood (4) West Hollywood (3) Downtown (1) Miracle Mile/Wilshire Corridor (1)

Friends Community Center "HIV/substance abuse prevention and treatment" ginzhakova - 39/M Empowering Spirits Foundation, Inc. "Very positive" allanrbrts - 25/M

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All Bathhouses & Sex Clubs By Neighborhood: Hollywood (3) Silverlake (2) Downtown (1) North Hollywood (1)

Midtowne Spa "Live in norhern ca,mostly all ..." jordan23 - 40/M The Zone LA "Zone is very hot. Check in aro..." okamakota - 37/M

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