Gay Palm Springs: Desert playground

There's something for everyone in this desert oasis. Located about two hours drive from Los Angeles and San Diego, Palm Springs has long been a popular getaway for Southern Californians. Its desert hiking, golfing and laid back atmosphere attracts visitors from all over the world. Coachella Valley is small enough that you can rent a bike and see most of the starkly beautiful outdoor (and some indoor) attractions in a long weekend.

There is a very large gay population here and some even jokingly refer to it as a "gay retirement village." And it is a wonderful place to grow gay and gray. But in truth you'll see every type under the sun here. There are plenty of cool gay bars--and many of the modernist hotels have great bars with mixed crowds--but visitors tend to be more focused on the daytime sun and fun. There are many terrific gay resorts here and whether you are looking for a frisky clothing optional place to sunbath poolside or something a little more sedate, there's little that can't be had.

All Bars & Clubs By Neighborhood: Arenas Road Area (4) Cathedral City (3) Downtown Palm Springs (2)

Confessons Night Club and Lounge "NEW BAR" SilverV - 48/M Tool Shed "Good DJ and a nice pool table " KingRick - 46/M

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All Restaurants By Neighborhood: Downtown Palm Springs (7) Arenas Road Area (3) Cathedral City (1) Rancho Mirage (1)

Shame on the Moon "Delicious Food, Romantic Evening" CatCityJack - 38/M Bongo Johnny's Patio Bar & Grille "Not Thrilled" Jerzy - 60/M

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All Hotels By Neighborhood: Warm Sands (8) Downtown Palm Springs (6) Cathedral City (2) Arenas Road Area (1)

All Worlds Resort "All Hot" TopStudSF - 29/M Chaps Inn "Mild to Wild and everything in between" KajunBBTop - 34/M

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All Shops By Neighborhood: Downtown Palm Springs (4) Arenas Road Area (2)

Rate It Cabazon Outlets 48750 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, CA Rate It Desert Hills Premium Outlets 48400 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, CA Rate It Dezart Downtown Palm Springs - 4116 Matthew Dr., Palm Springs, CA

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All Arts & Culture By Neighborhood: Downtown Palm Springs (1)

Rate It Aerial Tramway One Tramway Rd., Palm Springs, CA Rate It CopyKatz Showroom 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, CA Rate It McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA

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All Gyms & Spas By Neighborhood: Downtown Palm Springs (2)

Rate It Ace Hotel & Swim Club Downtown Palm Springs - 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA Rate It Agua Serena Spa 44-600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA Rate It Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel 10805 Palm Dr., Desert Hot Springs, CA

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All Organizations By Neighborhood: Downtown Palm Springs (8)

Rate It Desert AIDS Project Downtown Palm Springs - 695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA Rate It Desert Outreach Foundation Downtown Palm Springs - 700 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite F, Palm Springs, CA Rate It Desert Pride Community Center Downtown Palm Springs - 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr., # 201, Palm Springs, CA

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