Where the Boys Are: the 5 Gayt Beach Southern California | LAist

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• WHERE THE BOYS ARE: THE 5 GAYT BEACH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
• 416 GAY ST, CORONA, CA 92879
• 426 GAY ST,CORONA, CA 92879
• 436 GAY ST,CORONA, CA 92879
• 435 GAY ST,CORONA, CA 92879
• 335 GAY ST, CORONA, CA 92879
• 436 GAY ST, CORONA, CA 92879

WHERE THE BOYS ARE: THE 5 GAYT BEACH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Photo of John Carroll by Loris Guzzetta A gut post by Bill Gordon, an LAist rear who is always on the hunt for the bt gay many Amerins are preparg to bid adi to the season wh Labor Day weekend, those of lucky enough to live this part of the untry have several more weeks of warm weather to olic . Wh the holiday weekend around the rner, we at LAist figured that you same-sex lovg guys out there would appreciate on where gaze upon gym-toned bods whout fear (Lady-lovg ladi, we’re open to a siar post jt for you)’s a short list of the gayt beach the regn. Often lovgly referred to as “Gger Rogers”, this beach is the only gay lole wh the cy lims (and accsible by public transportatn: Santa Moni Blue B 9).

- Akbar & The Eagle: 18 or 27 mutThe guys you’ll fd there: A te cross-sectn of LA’s var LGBT scen wh a sprklg of straight fai that seem to be cluels to the scene around they’re wearg: Lycra/ spanx/ you-name-the-stretchy material swimmg tnks often a size too small, board shorts, sometim snazzy It’s the clost gay beach so you’ll fely see someone you know (is that a pl? Directns: The gay sectn of Will Rogers is jt off the Pacific Coast Highway near the tersectn of Wt Channel Road.

416 GAY ST, CORONA, CA 92879

The gay sectn is directly wt of the parkg lot and volley ball urts, around Lifeguard Statn Matador (Part of Robert H. Purportedly a gay nu beach, this hidn ve is on the wtern outskirts of Malibu.

Many LA gay guys make the trek here to see everyone they would otherwise see at the Abbey or Cherry Pop. There’s not much of a night scene sce the closg of the Boom Boom Room, the only gay club town. But for our team, the pot is moot, sce most of the gay boys choose the beach jt on the other si of the fence wh the boundari of the Camp Pendleton ary base.

Look for the path and follow down directly to the gay ’s Beach (Part of Torrey P State Rerve): La Jolla/San DiegoWhoever named this sectn of the California ast, “La Jolla” unrstood Spanish even if they uldn’t spell (La Jolla is a misspellg of the Spanish word for "the jewel". While the Breers almost all go naked on the straight si of the beach (at the foot of the stairs), on the gay end ’s about evenly spl between the nu and By far, the most betiful beach the regn: a long wi flat beach at the foot of cliffs, a gradual slopg ocean floor and perfect wav for boogie-boardg or body surfg.

426 GAY ST,CORONA, CA 92879

At the bottom, turn right and walk for half a e to the gay sectn. For the most direct route to the gay beach, ntue straight through the parkg lot wh the hang glirs to your left. At the bottom, ntue right along the beach and you’ll quickly be the gay sectn.

436 GAY ST,CORONA, CA 92879

56274000Directns: 91 FWY, Ex Ma and head South, Left on Grand, Right on Garretson, Right on GayZong: R1072OtherBuyer Agency Compensatn: 2.

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56251600Directns: From 91 fwy, ex on Ma and go south, turn left on Grand, on Garretson turn right, on Gay st. Transportatn near 436 Gay StMimal transTrans Sre®Somewhat bikeableBike Sre®Flood FactorWe’re workg on gettg current and accurate flood risk rmatn for this FactorWe’re workg on gettg current and accurate fire risk rmatn for this FactorWe’re workg on gettg current and accurate heat risk rmatn for this FactorWe’re workg on gettg current and accurate wd risk rmatn for this Home sal (last 30 days)Sgle Fay Hom trends Central CoronaMedian Sale Price# of Hom SoldMedian Days on MarketMedian Sale Price (Sgle Fay Hom)$680, 000+1. Compare to nearby neighborhoodsWhat tak to w an offer near Central CoronaWhat is 436 Gay St?

435 GAY ST,CORONA, CA 92879

The Cy by the Bay is one of the most LGBTQ+-iendly ci the world, wh dozens of gay-iendly bs sprkled cywi. Learn more about the history of the gay movement at the GLBT History Mm, or on a guid “Cis’ the Castro” historil walkg tour. If you are new to the cy’s gay scene, Tw Peaks Tavern is a legendary hnt, and The Parker Gut Hoe, Joie Vivre Hotels (Hotel Kabi and The Lrel Inn), and the W are jt a few of the cy’s gay-iendly hotels.

As for nightlife, nsir The Abbey, one of the most famo gay bars and nightclubs the world. A historic arts lony wh a long-tablished gay muny, Laguna Beach is Orange County’s leadg LGBTQ+ cy. Stay such gay-iendly spots as the Surf and Sand Rort, a spectacular oceanont luxury hotel that’s also home to the timate Aquaterra Spa.

Swim and surf seclud v and sunny beach (cludg such gay-popular stretch as Wt Beach and Mounta Road Beach), then take some art at the Laguna Art Mm and Laguna’s numero galleri. A few weeks later, ’s the guys’ turn, and time for the Palm Sprgs Whe Party, the area’s biggt annual gay event. Dig to classic Amerin fort foods at Gossip Grill, then dance the night away at The Rail, San Diego’s olst gay bar.

335 GAY ST, CORONA, CA 92879

The neighborhood is also home to Hillcrt Brewg Company, a proudly gay brewery and rtrant—some say the natn’s first—and is near Balboa Park’s San Diego LGBTQ Pri Para and Ftival, a three-day celebratn July that draws 300, 000 people. 56253000Directns: Olive to Garretson to Gay StreetRoad Frontage Type: Accs via Cy StreetsRoad Surface Type: PavedZong: R1072OtherBuyer Agency Compensatn: 1. Transportatn near 435 Gay StSomewhat walkableWalk Sre®Some transTrans Sre®Somewhat bikeableBike Sre®Risk FactorFlood Factor - MimalUnlikely to flood next 30 yearsFire Factor - MimalUnlikely to be a wildfire next 30 yearsHeat Factor - Major7 days above 100° expected this year, 20 days 30 yearsWd Factor - MimalMimal risk of severe wds over next 30 yearsProvid by First Street FoundatnSgle-Fay Home sal (last 30 days)Sgle Fay Hom trends Central CoronaMedian Sale Price# of Hom SoldMedian Days on MarketMedian Sale Price (Sgle Fay Hom)$680, 000+1.

436 GAY ST, CORONA, CA 92879

Compare to nearby neighborhoodsWhat is 435 Gay St?

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