Event Dates
From: Sunday, July 16, 2023
To: Sunday, July 16, 2023
Get ready for one epic cruise in San Diego as the hottest acts perform aboard the “Inspiration Hornblower” for a pride party at sea on board one of America’s mega yachts.
- Visiting for San Diego Pride? Stay in the heart of the gay district of Hillcrest in San Diego, close to all the gay bars and clubs. The district is just 9 minutes from the departure dock for the party.
The Party
- Happy Dark Productions Presents #UnitedWeGroove Cruise on the final Sunday of the annual San Diego pride parade.
- Cruise parties are especially popular during the pride festivities in the city with three different events taking place over the weekend.
- The United We Groove party is one of the biggest however, featuring a line up over 5 hours cruising that will blow your mind! The event is part of the Unite San Diego Circuit Weekend.
The Line Up
United We Groove, San Diego Pride edition features performances by world famous DJs and live acts. The cruise features a different program on the Sky Deck (Progressive & Trance) and the Mid Deck (Deep & Progressive House) .
- Awaiting schedule and lineup for 2023.
The Mega Yacht
- San Diego’s largest charter vessel, the Inspiration Hornblower is a 222 foot mega yacht with a dining and cocktail capacity of 1000 guests. Imagine your event aboard San Diego’s most elegant charter yacht, the Inspiration. Watch the sun dip below the Pacific Ocean as you sip cocktails on the expansive sun deck.
- The party leaves from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, an 8 minute drive from the gay bars in Hillcrest.
- Stay close to the boarding point and the heart of San Diego in the charming Little Italy district.
- Boarding: 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Don’t Miss The Boat!!,Cruising: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Where to stay?
Stay in San Diego’s gay district, Hillcrest. 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
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 hotels with the best rates.
Solamar Hotel is a Kimpton, a great
gay-friendly chain perfect location
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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.
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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 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 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
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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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.
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.
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.
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