Palm Springs Gay Scene

Palm Springs is relatively spread out. Taxis are available, but usually must be called for in advance. Rates are also higher than in big cities. If you plan to experience more than just your hotel’s swimming pool, your best bet is to rent a car.

Palm Springs is one big gay town but some of its neighborhoods are more popular. Warm Sands and Arenas are good for walking. If you plan on visiting Deepwell or Las Palmas, then you should rent a car.

• Warm Sands – Home to many of the gay clothing optional resorts. Night time cruising is popular.
• Arenas – Here you will find most of the gay bars, shops and restaurants between Canyon and Calle Encilia.
• Deepwel – Upscale neighbourhood with stunning mid-century modern architecture.
• Las Palmas/Movie Colony – Home to the movie stars and gated communities – worth a drive through.

Palm Springs Gay Bars

Whether you want to catch a high energy drag show, sip on a classy cocktail or take in some sunset views on a rooftop, Palm Springs has a bar for you.

• Alibi – Happening spot serving bar food, plus steak & burgers, in breezy environs with outdoor seating.
• Barracks – Eclectic gay bar offering cocktails & beers, plus rotating DJs & a no-frills backyard patio.. Popular with bears and fetish guys, Sunday beer busts (2pm to 2am)
• Chill Bar  – This roomy gay bar & lounge offers cocktails in a sleek, contemporary space with an outdoor patio., also check out Scorpion Room Adonis Lounge Thursday night male strippers, guest porn stars, lap dances.
• Hunters – A local institution bar and dance club, lots of action from early evening until late; go go boys and theme nights.
• Oscar’s Cafe & Bar  – Saturday and Sunday breakfast until 2pm, lunch and sandwiches, dinner and cocktails; drag, music, cabaret. The Tea dance is an old school favourite and starts on Sundays at 4pm. Great Vibe and energy.
• Tool Shed – A well know bar for leathermen & bears cruisebar from 10am daily, free pool games underwear nights, beer and soda busts, leather and fetish nights, DJs, go-go dancers.
• Toucan’s Tiki Lounge  – Gay cocktail bar & lounge with drink specials, drag queen performances, weekend dance club, cabaret shows,  go-go dancers, many ages/ genders mix; Latin and bears’ nights, DJ sets.
• Street Bar – set among some of the best restaurants in Palm Springs, this friendly bar is great for pre or post dinner cocktails, with cute staff!
• High Bar – While not gay per-se, the views from the roof at the High Bar in Kimpton’s Rowan Hotel should not be missed.
• Cruise in the All Worlds Annex – not to be missed sex club featuring 5000 sq feet of play space, glory holes and slings! Their sex maze is legendary.