Event Dates
From: Thursday, November 23, 2023
To: Sunday, November 26, 2023
Turn San Diego GLOW
Thanksgiving Festival 2023
Celebrate America’s favourite holiday in San Diego at the annual GLOW Thanksgiving festival
Turn San Diego GLOW Thanksgiving Festival 2023
Celebrate America’s favourite holiday in San Diego at the annual GLOW Thanksgiving festival.
Are you visiting San Diego for Thanksgiving? Stay at The Bristol, a boutique hotel located at the crossroads of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
The Parties
- Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with the hottest guys in San Diego and beyond.
- Dance to the best beats by international circuit DJs over three days in some of San Diego’s top venues.
- Mix and mingle with the fittest, sexiest GoGos and enjoy world-class productions with great light and sound.
The Schedule
- Parties typically run from Thursday to Saturday and include, Abduction, Future Glow and Pixel.
- Events are held at Flicks, The Encore Event Centre and Spark Studios.
- Awaiting lineup and venue confirmation for the 2023 edition.
- Stay in Downtown San Diego, close to all the city’s top attractions and home to the best hotels. The Omni San Diego is rated “Fabulous” by guests with spacious rooms, high-end amenities and superb outdoor pool.
The Venues
- Flicks San Diego – Games, karaoke & more than 15,000 video clips create a fun & festive atmosphere at this gay bar.
- Encore Event Center – San Diego’s most unique venue, featuring multiple indoor and outdoor halls and world-class amenities.
- Spark Studio – Multipurpose events venue, film studio and private club located within the San Diego Encore Event.
- Note – Encore event centre is a 12-minute drive from the gay bars of Hillcrest.
Recommended Hotels
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Pendry San Diego, Gaslamp Plaza Suites, The Westin, Inn at the Park
Recommended Hotels
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Where we stay!
Solamar Hotel is a Kimpton, a great
gay-friendly chain perfect location
Official Website
For further information and advice on
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Gay Map of San Diego
The gay scene in San Diego is located mostly in the trendy Hillcrest neighborhood, just northeast of Balboa Park and a short drive or cab ride from downtown. Several others are in the districts just to the east of Hillcrest: University Heights and Normal Heights.
Recommended Hotels in San Diego
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Pendry San Diego
4 Star, Fab Pool
Pendry San Diego features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar and offers free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and ticket service for guests. The hotel offers a à la carte or American breakfast.
The Westin
4 Star, Readers Choice
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter features a sundeck with outdoor games, spa services and a swimming pool. A 55-inch flat-screen TV each guestroom is furnished with a refrigerator and a coffee machine. A laptop safe and work desk are also provided. Eco-friendly LED and CFL lights along with solar shades
Gaslamp Plaza Suites
3 Star, Great Value
Gaslamp Plaza Suites is a historical, European-style hotel built in 1913. The original architectural design with marble walls and stairways is featured at Gaslamp Plaza Suites. Each stylish room at this hotel provides a seating area with a cable TV and a DVD player. Suites include a refrigerator, a coffee machine
Inn at the Park
3 Star, Location
This unique all-suite San Diego property is situated on the edge of Balboa Park West. It features a piano bar and elegant suites with kitchen facilities. Inn at the Park features traditional historic charm and spacious suites. Each suite includes clean white linens and a cable TV.
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InterContinental
4 Star, Great Pool
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar. All 400 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and minibars, Smart TVs with cable channels, bathrobes and slippers.
Hotel Republic
4 Star, Stylish
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking. All 258 rooms offer comforts like pillowtop beds and Egyptian cotton sheets, plus MP3 docks and Smart TVs with digital channels.
Westgate Hotel
4 Star, Modern Classic
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 223 rooms offer WiFi, balconies, and LED TVs with cable channels. iPod docks, room service, and premium bedding.
Marriott Vacation Club
3 Star, Readers Choice
This smoke-free aparthotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, & a 24-hour fitness center. A bar/lounge, a spa tub, & valet parking. Each apartment offers pillowtop bed & premium bedding, plus free WiFi & a flat-screen TV with digital channels. Sitting area & a microwave
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