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West Coast Rubber Weekend 2024.
West Coast Rubber is an entire weekend of rubber and gear fun with rubber freaks from around the world.
West Coast Rubber Weekend 2024
West Coast Rubber event includes the Mr West Coast Rubber contest and a weekend of free, ticketed, and VIP events.
- Visiting San Diego for the event? Stay in the Downtown district, home to some of the city’s better hotels and just 8 minutes from the city’s gay bars (Hillcrest neighbourhood is short on nice hotels). Stay at The Bristol, a boutique hotel located at the crossroads of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
The Event
- West Coast Rubber is an entire weekend of rubber and gear fun with rubber freaks from around the world.
- The 2022 edition took place in Palm Springs and the 2023 edition in San Diego.
- Awaiting city announcement for the 2024 edition.
- Stay at WanderJaunt – North Park Apartments, rated Exceptional with spacious rooms, high-end amenities and superb decor, perfect for a weekend escape.
The Venues
- AWOL – Hillcrest’s military themed bar with a chilled vibe and great drinks and popular happy hour.
- The Merrow – Live music venue and host of several gay events throughout the year, in the heart of the Hillcrest community of San Diego.
- Pecs – Relaxed gay neighbourhood bar with pool tables, a back patio, happy hours, & more.
Where to stay during San Diego Pride?
Hillcrest and North Park are two neighborhoods in San Diego that attract LGBTQ+ travelers on the hunt for gay friendly entertainment, drinks and socializing.
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers and are close to the gay bars and clubs:
Pendry San Diego, Gaslamp Plaza Suites, The Westin, Inn at the Park
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Solamar Hotel is a Kimpton, a great
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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
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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