Jab Riis Park, New York's Beloved Gay Beach, In Photos

Contents:

• GAY BEACH STOCK PHOTOS AND IMAG
• 10 BT GAY BEACH THE WORLD
• GAY BEACH AT SG: BEARS, YOU ARE GONNA LOVE THEM!
• BT GAY BEACH DTATNS
• THE 11 BT GAY BEACH IN NORTH AMERIGET READY TO GO BACK TO THE BEACH!{FONT:NORMAL 800 1.2REM/1.2 "D BOLD",SANS-SERIF;TEXT-TRANSFORM:NORMAL;LOR:HER;DISPLAY:LE-BLOCK;PADDG-BOTTOM:6PX;POSN:RELATIVE;TEXT-TRANSFORM:UPPERSE;}{BACKGROUND:#89308A;BOTTOM:0;NTENT:'';DISPLAY:BLOCK;HEIGHT:2PX;LEFT:0;POSN:ABSOLUTE;RIGHT:0;-WEBK-TRANSN:ALL 0.2S EASE;TRANSN:ALL 0.2S EASE;WIDTH:100%;}{LEFT:51%;RIGHT:51%;WIDTH:0;}{FONT:NORMAL 800 1.2REM/1.2 "D BOLD",SANS-SERIF;TEXT-TRANSFORM:NORMAL;LOR:HER;DISPLAY:LE-BLOCK;PADDG-BOTTOM:6PX;POSN:RELATIVE;TEXT-TRANSFORM:UPPERSE;}{BACKGROUND:#89308A;BOTTOM:0;NTENT:'';DISPLAY:BLOCK;HEIGHT:2PX;LEFT:0;POSN:ABSOLUTE;RIGHT:0;-WEBK-TRANSN:ALL 0.2S EASE;TRANSN:ALL 0.2S EASE;WIDTH:100%;}{LEFT:51%;RIGHT:51%;WIDTH:0;}LIFEBY ALEX KALAJUNE 28, 2015/1:10 {HEIGHT:HER;DISPLAY:-WEBK-BOX;DISPLAY:-WEBK-FLEX;DISPLAY:-MS-FLEXBOX;DISPLAY:FLEX;POSN:RELATIVE;-WEBK-FLEX-WRAP:WRAP;-MS-FLEX-WRAP:WRAP;FLEX-WRAP:WRAP;-WEBK-ALIGN-EMS:CENTER;-WEBK-BOX-ALIGN:CENTER;-MS-FLEX-ALIGN:CENTER;ALIGN-EMS:CENTER;-WEBK-BOX-PACK:CENTER;-WEBK-JTIFY-NTENT:CENTER;-MS-FLEX-PACK:CENTER;JTIFY-NTENT:CENTER;-WEBK-TRANSFORM-ORIG:CENTER;-MS-TRANSFORM-ORIG:CENTER;TRANSFORM-ORIG:CENTER;} IMG{HEIGHT:100%;WIDTH:100%;OBJECT-F:VER;}{HEIGHT:574PX;WIDTH:1020PX;}GETTYSOMEONE WEARG A RABOW SWIMSU ON THE BEACH HOLDG A BEACH BALLBY ALEX KALAJUNE 28, 2015 / 1:10 PM{"@NTEXT":","@TYPE":"NEWSARTICLE","HEADLE":"THE 11 BT GAY BEACH IN NORTH AMERI","THUMBNAILURL":","DATEPUBLISHED":"2015-06-28T17:10:28.000+0000","DATEMODIFIED":"2015-06-28T17:10:28.000+0000","IMAGE":{"@NTEXT":","@TYPE":"IMAGEOBJECT","URL":","WIDTH":1920,"HEIGHT":1080},"URL":","THOR":{"@TYPE":"ORGANIZATN","NAME":"LOGO TV"},"MAENTYOFPAGE":{"@TYPE":"WEBPAGE","@ID":"},"PUBLISHER":{"@TYPE":"ORGANIZATN","@ID":","NAME":"LOGO TV","URL":","LOGO":{"@TYPE":"IMAGEOBJECT"}},"CREATOR":"ALEX KALA","KEYWORDS":"TRAVEL","ARTICLESECTN":"LIFE"}{BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}SUMMER IS NEARLY HERE—TIME TO TCH SOME RAYS AND RI WAV. AND LGBT SUN WORSHIPPERS HAVE ALWAYS STAKED THEIR TOWELS ON THE BT BEACHONT REAL {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}BELOW, CHECK OUT OUR PICKS FOR NORTH AMERI'S BT GAY {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}HERRG COVE | PROVCETOWN, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}IF PROVCETOWN IS THE GAY PROMISED LAND, THEN HERRG COVE IS OUR RED SEA, PERFECT FOR UPL LOOKG FOR A ROMANTIC GETAWAY, WH WHALE-WATCHG AND SUNSETS THAT SEEM TO MELT TO THE OCEAN. JT STAY TO THE LEFT FOR THE GAY-IENDLY AND CLOTHG-OPTNAL SI OF THE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}AFTER YOU SOAK UP SOME SUN, ENJOY GALLERI, RTRANTS AND MPY BARET BACK TOWN. STAY AT ONE OF THE UPSLE NS THE WT END—PEAK SEASON IS JULY THROUGH AUGT, SO PLAN {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}LTLE BEACH | MI, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}STRAIGHTS, GAYS, LOLS AND TOURISTS HAPPILY MIX ON LTLE BEACH MAKENA STATE PARK, ABOUT A E PAST THE MAKENA BEACH AND GOLF RORT. IT’S SO SECLUD THAT YOU HAVE TO HIKE UP A LAVA-FLOW TRAIL TO GET TO {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}THE FIRST CLUE YOU’VE MA : THE GUYS LETTG ALL HANG OUT THE HAWAIIAN SUN. AVOID TAN L THIS SUMMER AND JO THEM BY BASKG NATURAL. (JT E PREPARED: THE TROPIL SUN IS STRONG SO PACK EXTRA SUNSCREEN TO PROTECT YOUR ASSETS.){BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}WILL ROGERS STATE BEACH | SANTA MONI, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}L.A.'S UNOFFICIAL GAY BEACH, LOVGLY REFERRED TO AS "GGER ROGERS BEACH," IS RIGHT OFF THE PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. IT'S THE CLOST GAY BEACH TO DTLA SO EXPECT TO BUMP TO FAIAR FAC (OR OTHER BODY PARTS). WILL ROGERS ALSO HAS A PLACE HOLLYWOOD HISTORY:, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON AND BAYWATCH WERE BOTH FILMED {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}SEBASTIAN STREET | FT. LRDALE, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}KNOWN AS THE "VENICE OF AMERI," FT. LRDALE HAS ECLIPSED MIAMI TO BEE FLORIDA'S GO-TO LGBT TRAVEL STATN. LOTED NEAR THE GAY RORTS, SEBASTIAN STREET BEACH IS POPULAR WH (MOSTLY MALE_ LOLS AND TOURISTS {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}IT'S A WHO'S WHO OF OTTERS, CUBS, AND BEARS THAT STILL HAS THAT WONRFULLY LOW-KEY LRDALE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}WRECK BEACH | VANUVER, BRISH {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}VANUVER HAS SEVERAL BEACH FOR QUEER TRAVELERS, BUT THE MOST SECLUD (AND ONLY CLOTHG-OPTNAL ONE) IS WRECK BEACH, A SHORT HIKE OM CIVILIZATN. TAKE THE PATH MARKED TRAIL NO. 7 AND DROP TROU ON THE THE SOUTH SI OF THE NORTH ARM {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}BLACK'S BEACH | SAN DIEGO, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}PROBABLY THE MOST FAMO NU BEACH AMERI, BLACK’S IS ALSO ONE OF THE OLST—THIS STRETCH OF SAND ATTRACTS MCLED SURFERS WHO TEND TO LAY OUT NAKED AFTER AN EXHSTG {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}SOAK UP SOME SUN, BUT MAKE SURE YOU SAVE A LTLE ENERGY FOR THE HIKE HOME. THE CLIMB UP AND DOWN THE MOUNTA IS A CHALLENGG {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}POODLE BEACH | REHOBOTH, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}WH MORE THAN 50,000 VISORS A DAY PEAK SEASON, REHOBOTH HAS LONG BEEN A DRAW FOR LGBT TRAVELERS OM BALTIMORE, D.C. AND {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}DURG THE DAY, POODLE BEACH IS WHERE MCLE QUEENS, DIEL DYK, AND EVERYONE BETWEEN GO TO OLIC. FD BY HEADG SOUTH DOWN TO THE END OF THE BOARDWALK AT QUEEN STREET (THAT N’T BE A CINCE) AND TURNG TOWARD THE OCEAN. GET THERE BY NOON TO CLAIM A PRIME SPOT. BY 2PM, ’S JAMMED {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}AFTERWARD, REPLENISH YOUR LIQUIDS AT ONE OF THE LOL GAY WATERG HOL, LIKE AQUA GRILL, BLUE MOON, OR THE DOUBLE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}PLAYA LOS MUERTOS | PUERTO VALLARTA, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}DPE ’S CREEPY NAME (WHICH TRANSLAT TO “BEACH OF THE AD”), LOS MUERTOS OFFERS A BETIFUL AND PRISTE SHORELE JT A FEW STEPS OM PUERTA VALLARTA’S GAYBORHOOD, ZONA ROMANTI. YOU KNOW YOU’VE H THE RIGHT SPOT WHEN YOU SEE DOZENS OF BLUE CK {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}IF GETS TO BE A B MUCH, WANR OVER TO OLD TOWN, THE CY’S HISTORIC DISTRICT, AND TAKE THE GALLERI, SHOPS AND RTRANTS THAT LE QUAT BBLTONE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}FIRE ISLAND P | FIRE ISLAND, NEW {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}BEACH, BOOZE, AND BOYS ABOUND ON FIRE ISLAND, HOME TO TWO GAY ENCLAV, THE P AND CHERRY GROVE, WHICH ARE DIVID BY A NO MAN’S LAND REFERRED TO AS THE MEAT RACK. (I WONR WHY.){BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}BOTH OFFER GREAT SUN AND SAND, BUT CHERRY GROVE IS MORE VELOPED AND DRAWS A MORE MIXED CROWD (LBIANS, GAY MEN, STRAIGHT FAI). THE FRIDAY-NIGHT UNRWEAR PARTY AT THE ICE PALACE STILL DRAWS TONS OF GAY BOYS, THOUGH, AS DO THE SUNDAY DRAG SHOWS BY THE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}MUCH LS VELOPED, AND ATTRACTG A TONY CROWD, THE P OFFERS A SOMEWHAT MORE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, WHERE OLD AND YOUNG, RICH AND POOR (WELL, LS RICH) OLIC. YOU MIGHT SEE ANDY COHEN DANCG ALONGSI SHOT BOYS OM BHWICK, OR CHEYENNE JACKSON GETTG NUT WATER AT THE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}PLAYA DELF | CANCUN, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}CANCUN MAY BE POPULAR AMONG SPRG BREAKERS, BUT 'S ALSO WHERE ALL THE BOYS ARE: QUEER TOURISTS GRAVATE TOWARD PLAYA DELF. THOUGH THE WATER IS GENERALLY TOO TREACHERO TO SWIM , HAS PRISTE WHE SAND, WATER THAT'S 50 SHAS OF BETIFUL BLUE, AND VIEWS TO MAKE YOU {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}AND IF YOU SIMPLY MT GET THE WATER, YOU N EVEN TAKE A SURF LSON OM A {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}BAKER BEACH | SAN FRANCIS, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}THE TRAVEL CHANNEL LISTED BAKER BEACH CHILLY SAN FRANCIS AS ONE OF THE BT NU BEACH  THE WORLD. SURPRISG, RIGHT?{BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}HEAD TO THE NORTHERNMOST SECTN FOR SUNBATHG SANS CLOTHG SET AGAST SWEEPG VIEWS OF THE GOLN GATE BRIDGE. BUT ONLY DIP YOUR TO THE WATER: SWIMMG IS DISURAGED DUE TO THE DANGERO {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;CLEAR:BOTH;}{BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;MARG:0 TO;WIDTH:90%;M-WIDTH:288PX;MAX-WIDTH:1440PX;M-HEIGHT:194PX;}LATT NEWS
• DISVER THE 10 BT GAY BEACH NORTH AMERI (AND WHERE TO STAY)
• THIS GAY BEACH IS WORLD’S SEND BT SKNY-DIPPG SPOT

GAY BEACH STOCK PHOTOS AND IMAG

It's known today by lols as a gay beach, an affirmg space for queer and trans bodi to be publicly visible, but few know s history as such, which dat back nearly a beach was named for the Progrsive-era photojournalist Jab Riis 1914. A 1963 New York Tim feature dubs Jab Riis Park among the summer vatn spots "the New York homosexual n fd" that are "equented by his kd.

10 BT GAY BEACH THE WORLD

"We don't thk of queerns as havg such a long lifpan, but this has been a gay beach for longer than most people live, " he ntu. Stephen Milner's book 'Goat Trails' studi the history and lotns of remote California beach that gay men vised over the s. The Summer Diary Project is a curated llectn of male photography, queer art, and gay pop culture that's told a daily narrative by s founr and creative director Billy Mec.

GAY BEACH AT SG: BEARS, YOU ARE GONNA LOVE THEM!

This November, Summer Diary has jt opened Summer Outpost - s onle shop and art gallery, sellg origal patgs, exclive prts, digal magaz, and their new lendar for more at, Instagram,, December 5th, Summer Diary heads om s Jersey Shore home to South Beach to exhib at "the gayt fair at Miami Art Week" -- the Art Gaysel show at Hotel Gaytherg.

"Alex Guerra, Art Gaysel's founr & curator, reached out to me on Instagram to e down this year and show" says Billy.

"I uldn't be more lighted and honored to be a part of this diverse talented group of gay artists Alex has put together. "If you're to llectg queer art and havg a good time" says Billy, "this mt be the place for you to be Miami Beach evengs durg Art Basel" Diary will be showg select works om "The Sun Bathers", their current onle show of origal patgs by Richard Stabbert, "Men In Nature", an exclive & very limed edn of prts by SDP ntributg photographer Ron Amato (clud here this gallery), and "Somewhere Over The Rabow", one-of-a-kd hand pated vtage postrds by Nolan Gaysel ns om December 5 - 9, 2018. I really wanted to hike the cliffs but was closed off due to rock slis, not very safe I gus but I lgh the face of danger ⛔️ anyway if you zoom you n see the people on the beach and Gay Head Lighthoe the distance.

BT GAY BEACH DTATNS

Parson's Napl Land Company lled s plans the "Dreamland of Southern California", and projected that "through the nals and unr the high archg bridg gay gondoliers will propel their crafts like those the waters of the Adriatic unr the blue ski of Italy. Crowds at Kathy Osterman Beach, also monly known as Hollywood Beach or the “gay beach” Augt 2021 Cred: Kathleen Hkel. Keehnen says the beach was a revolutnary haven for gay men to take up physil space, to be queer public, and to be among others like them.

The article was a personal and fascatg glimpse to the gay male muny Chigo at the time, wh echo of the same stggl and termuny strife still alive today.

“I thk is reflective of people like me and that’s jt any queer space on the north si, ” says Kalob Gossett, a lol HIV/AIDS tor who is a whe, cisgenr gay man. There’s power a gay man beg able to wear a thong whout the glar of nearby straight fai; a butch woman feelg safe wearg board shorts and a prsn top, rather than a biki; a trans person proudly displayg surgery srs like badg of honor; havg a space where we ci the l of engagement.

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AND LGBT SUN WORSHIPPERS HAVE ALWAYS STAKED THEIR TOWELS ON THE BT BEACHONT REAL {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}BELOW, CHECK OUT OUR PICKS FOR NORTH AMERI'S BT GAY {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}HERRG COVE | PROVCETOWN, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}IF PROVCETOWN IS THE GAY PROMISED LAND, THEN HERRG COVE IS OUR RED SEA, PERFECT FOR UPL LOOKG FOR A ROMANTIC GETAWAY, WH WHALE-WATCHG AND SUNSETS THAT SEEM TO MELT TO THE OCEAN. JT STAY TO THE LEFT FOR THE GAY-IENDLY AND CLOTHG-OPTNAL SI OF THE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}AFTER YOU SOAK UP SOME SUN, ENJOY GALLERI, RTRANTS AND MPY BARET BACK TOWN. STAY AT ONE OF THE UPSLE NS THE WT END—PEAK SEASON IS JULY THROUGH AUGT, SO PLAN {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}LTLE BEACH | MI, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}STRAIGHTS, GAYS, LOLS AND TOURISTS HAPPILY MIX ON LTLE BEACH MAKENA STATE PARK, ABOUT A E PAST THE MAKENA BEACH AND GOLF RORT. IT’S SO SECLUD THAT YOU HAVE TO HIKE UP A LAVA-FLOW TRAIL TO GET TO {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}THE FIRST CLUE YOU’VE MA : THE GUYS LETTG ALL HANG OUT THE HAWAIIAN SUN. AVOID TAN L THIS SUMMER AND JO THEM BY BASKG NATURAL. (JT E PREPARED: THE TROPIL SUN IS STRONG SO PACK EXTRA SUNSCREEN TO PROTECT YOUR ASSETS.){BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}WILL ROGERS STATE BEACH | SANTA MONI, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}L.A.'S UNOFFICIAL GAY BEACH, LOVGLY REFERRED TO AS "GGER ROGERS BEACH," IS RIGHT OFF THE PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. IT'S THE CLOST GAY BEACH TO DTLA SO EXPECT TO BUMP TO FAIAR FAC (OR OTHER BODY PARTS). WILL ROGERS ALSO HAS A PLACE HOLLYWOOD HISTORY:, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON AND BAYWATCH WERE BOTH FILMED {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}SEBASTIAN STREET | FT. LRDALE, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}KNOWN AS THE "VENICE OF AMERI," FT. LRDALE HAS ECLIPSED MIAMI TO BEE FLORIDA'S GO-TO LGBT TRAVEL STATN. LOTED NEAR THE GAY RORTS, SEBASTIAN STREET BEACH IS POPULAR WH (MOSTLY MALE_ LOLS AND TOURISTS {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}IT'S A WHO'S WHO OF OTTERS, CUBS, AND BEARS THAT STILL HAS THAT WONRFULLY LOW-KEY LRDALE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}WRECK BEACH | VANUVER, BRISH {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}VANUVER HAS SEVERAL BEACH FOR QUEER TRAVELERS, BUT THE MOST SECLUD (AND ONLY CLOTHG-OPTNAL ONE) IS WRECK BEACH, A SHORT HIKE OM CIVILIZATN. TAKE THE PATH MARKED TRAIL NO. 7 AND DROP TROU ON THE THE SOUTH SI OF THE NORTH ARM {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}BLACK'S BEACH | SAN DIEGO, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}PROBABLY THE MOST FAMO NU BEACH AMERI, BLACK’S IS ALSO ONE OF THE OLST—THIS STRETCH OF SAND ATTRACTS MCLED SURFERS WHO TEND TO LAY OUT NAKED AFTER AN EXHSTG {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}SOAK UP SOME SUN, BUT MAKE SURE YOU SAVE A LTLE ENERGY FOR THE HIKE HOME. THE CLIMB UP AND DOWN THE MOUNTA IS A CHALLENGG {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}POODLE BEACH | REHOBOTH, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}WH MORE THAN 50,000 VISORS A DAY PEAK SEASON, REHOBOTH HAS LONG BEEN A DRAW FOR LGBT TRAVELERS OM BALTIMORE, D.C. AND {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}DURG THE DAY, POODLE BEACH IS WHERE MCLE QUEENS, DIEL DYK, AND EVERYONE BETWEEN GO TO OLIC. FD BY HEADG SOUTH DOWN TO THE END OF THE BOARDWALK AT QUEEN STREET (THAT N’T BE A CINCE) AND TURNG TOWARD THE OCEAN. GET THERE BY NOON TO CLAIM A PRIME SPOT. BY 2PM, ’S JAMMED {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}AFTERWARD, REPLENISH YOUR LIQUIDS AT ONE OF THE LOL GAY WATERG HOL, LIKE AQUA GRILL, BLUE MOON, OR THE DOUBLE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}PLAYA LOS MUERTOS | PUERTO VALLARTA, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}DPE ’S CREEPY NAME (WHICH TRANSLAT TO “BEACH OF THE AD”), LOS MUERTOS OFFERS A BETIFUL AND PRISTE SHORELE JT A FEW STEPS OM PUERTA VALLARTA’S GAYBORHOOD, ZONA ROMANTI. YOU KNOW YOU’VE H THE RIGHT SPOT WHEN YOU SEE DOZENS OF BLUE CK {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}IF GETS TO BE A B MUCH, WANR OVER TO OLD TOWN, THE CY’S HISTORIC DISTRICT, AND TAKE THE GALLERI, SHOPS AND RTRANTS THAT LE QUAT BBLTONE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}FIRE ISLAND P | FIRE ISLAND, NEW {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}BEACH, BOOZE, AND BOYS ABOUND ON FIRE ISLAND, HOME TO TWO GAY ENCLAV, THE P AND CHERRY GROVE, WHICH ARE DIVID BY A NO MAN’S LAND REFERRED TO AS THE MEAT RACK. (I WONR WHY.){BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}BOTH OFFER GREAT SUN AND SAND, BUT CHERRY GROVE IS MORE VELOPED AND DRAWS A MORE MIXED CROWD (LBIANS, GAY MEN, STRAIGHT FAI). THE FRIDAY-NIGHT UNRWEAR PARTY AT THE ICE PALACE STILL DRAWS TONS OF GAY BOYS, THOUGH, AS DO THE SUNDAY DRAG SHOWS BY THE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}MUCH LS VELOPED, AND ATTRACTG A TONY CROWD, THE P OFFERS A SOMEWHAT MORE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, WHERE OLD AND YOUNG, RICH AND POOR (WELL, LS RICH) OLIC. YOU MIGHT SEE ANDY COHEN DANCG ALONGSI SHOT BOYS OM BHWICK, OR CHEYENNE JACKSON GETTG NUT WATER AT THE {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}PLAYA DELF | CANCUN, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}CANCUN MAY BE POPULAR AMONG SPRG BREAKERS, BUT 'S ALSO WHERE ALL THE BOYS ARE: QUEER TOURISTS GRAVATE TOWARD PLAYA DELF. THOUGH THE WATER IS GENERALLY TOO TREACHERO TO SWIM , HAS PRISTE WHE SAND, WATER THAT'S 50 SHAS OF BETIFUL BLUE, AND VIEWS TO MAKE YOU {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}AND IF YOU SIMPLY MT GET THE WATER, YOU N EVEN TAKE A SURF LSON OM A {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}BAKER BEACH | SAN FRANCIS, {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}THE TRAVEL CHANNEL LISTED BAKER BEACH CHILLY SAN FRANCIS AS ONE OF THE BT NU BEACH  THE WORLD. SURPRISG, RIGHT?{BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;PADDG:24PX 0;} A{LOR:#354A4E;-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;TEXT-RATN:UNRLE;} A:HOVER, A:FOC{-WEBK-TEXT-RATN:NONE;TEXT-RATN:NONE;} B, STRONG{FONT-WEIGHT:700;}HEAD TO THE NORTHERNMOST SECTN FOR SUNBATHG SANS CLOTHG SET AGAST SWEEPG VIEWS OF THE GOLN GATE BRIDGE. BUT ONLY DIP YOUR TO THE WATER: SWIMMG IS DISURAGED DUE TO THE DANGERO {BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;CLEAR:BOTH;}{BOX-SIZG:BORR-BOX;MARG:0 TO;WIDTH:90%;M-WIDTH:288PX;MAX-WIDTH:1440PX;M-HEIGHT:194PX;}LATT NEWS

And while there are gay-iendly seasis all across the globe, several rise to the top—whether bee of their sheer bety, their unique character or the crowd they draw.

Fort Lrdale has eclipsed Miami as Florida's go-to gay statn and Sebastian Street Beach, between Sunrise Boulevard and Las Olas Boulevard, fely fli the rabow flag. Mostly popular wh men, 's close to the bars, rtrants and nightclubs of Wilton Manors, as well as a plethora of gay hotels and rorts. Lovgly nicknamed "Gger Rogers Beach, " the sizable sectn of beachont near lifeguard tower 18 Pacific Palisas is one of the most famo gay beach the U.

Even when 's not Carnaval, "Farme Gay, " to the east of Rua Farme Amoedo, is the loc of gay life R—and a great place to ogle the mcular "Barbi" who sashay between Posto (guard tower) 8 and 9, next to the gay-iendly Ipanema Plaza 9pm, the actn mov to the half-dozen gay bars and clubs the area. ) The peak season, though, ns om early July to early fd the gay sectn of the beach, follow the crowds of buff hombr to the third beach zone, right near Hotel Calipolis. Playa Los Muertos, Puerta Vallarta's gay beach, was origally a cemetery before the cy moved the grav and veloped the area as a beach attractn.

DISVER THE 10 BT GAY BEACH NORTH AMERI (AND WHERE TO STAY)

You might even spy a school of dolphs and the sun go down, head to one of the nightclubs jt steps away Zona Romanti, Puerto Vallarta's gayborhood. Even better is fdg a gay-iendly beach where you n tly be yourself whout fear of judgment or harassment due to your sexual orientatn.

Some lean towards clothg-optnal, others have cisg areas and a handful of the top gay beach are mixed among the hetero-iendly on. A betiful, small, gay-iendly town 45 mut south of Barcelona, Sg is a perfect spot for long stretch of whe sandy beach. However, Playa De la Bassa Rodona is the official gay beach and preferred by most speedo-wearg, six-pack-flntg, bronzed gay men.

THIS GAY BEACH IS WORLD’S SEND BT SKNY-DIPPG SPOT

Barcelona’s largt and most popular gay beach is Platja la Mar Bella loted at the far left of the beach (facg the sea) clost to metro stop Poblenou (le 4). Here you’ll fd plenty of foreigners and lol cuti takg the sun or enjoyg one of the many beachsi bars and rtrants, Chirguo BeGay beg the most notable. Also loted here is a great rtrant and bar (really the only rtrant and bar) lled Chirgay where you n enjoy an credible va sangria while takg the geo views of all the guys tanng on the beach.

Nowadays when the gays want a full body tan Benidorm, they n head to Ti Ximo ve at the far end of Levante beach and up the hill.

Although most beach on the island of Mykonos attract a gay crowd, the most popular gay beach is by far Elia Beach loted on the southern si of the island.

Popular wh gay upl, Panormos is another beach on the northern si of the island and although ’s a b off the beaten path, there’s a b service om Mykonos Town. In the summer months, the gays go shg to this seasi town jt outsi of Málaga to layout and soak up the sun, pecially durg their annual events like Torremolos Pri, Mad Bear Beach Weekend, Delice Dream and Wonr Beach Ftival.

There are three gay beach to pick om, the most popular beg El Gato/En Beach where you’ll fd betiful views of all the betiful men. It’s near many of the gay hotels and rorts that are primed for happy hour drks and light b after a long day of soakg the sun and meetg cuti the sand.

It’s also jt a 10-mute drive to the gay bars, nightclubs and rtrants of Wilton Manors, Fort Lrdale’s gay neighborhood. Nearby, you’ll also fd Northeast 18th Street Beach, another gay beach smaller than Sabastian Street Beach and more typilly vised by lols.

In the heart of South Beach, you n’t miss Miami’s official gay beach loted at 12th Street and Ocean Drive surround by inic Art De hotels and rorts. All the beach Miami Beach are generally gay-iendly, but this is where you’ll fd the ncentratn of gay men and straight iends wh a sprklg of lbians mixed .

There are a number of great beach San Juan, but you’ll fd that Atlantic Beach is where the gays gather – mostly ont of Oceano, a gay-owned rtrant and beach hang out. Durg the daytime the gay-iendly areas you shouldn’t have any problems wh your partner, but like anywhere, jt e your bt judgment and be ut of who’s around you.

Herrg Cove and Race Pot are both popular beach and both have a gay sectn if you walk far enough along the sand past the crowds. Though Tel Aviv is gay-iendly all around, the beach jt ont of the Hilton Hotel is nsired Israel’s unofficial “gay beach” and is appropriately named Hilton Beach. It’s the perfect place to meet lols and learn about the gay scene, but be prepared to cise and be cised this fun and lively atmosphere.

Hilton Beach is divid up to three areas wh lol surfers to the south, the ma gay beach the middle and the dog beach to the north.

The most popular gay area is jt north of the Hilton Hotel, right off Inpennce Park and oppose the eagle state on the top of the cliff.

There are four beach along the Clifton stretch and Third Beach is the signated gay beach, although not exclively gay. Maspalomas is loted the Canary Islands and is a very popular gay statn year-round due to s d, beach-iendly climate.

The gay beach here is loted at ksk number 7, which n be found between the Faro Maspalomas (the lighthoe) and Playa l Ingl. On the north si of this long flat beach is where you’ll fd the gays, some tanng the nu and others speedos or boardshorts.

This gay beach R Janeiro is easily spotted by the numero rabow flags markg the area (between Posto 8 & 9) and the geo speedo-wearg men loungg about. In fact, ’s one of the few LGBT-iendly small towns Central Ameri wh plenty of gay tablishments as well as betiful beach.

One of those is Playa Playas, a gay beach which you n reach by crossg over some rocks (at low ti) at the north end of the ma beach, Playa Espadilla. Over 1, 000 gay Jews and bagel-chasers me out to celebrate the third night of Hankah at Hebro's annual Christmas Eve Jewbilee.

Like Playa l Muerto, Platja ls Balms is also filled wh nu gay men, and so the cisg spot here is a tunnel behd the beach. An inic gay beach statn sce the 1970s, Fire Island is 5 kilometers off the ast of Long Island, New York, and pris a dozen beachsi muni.

Sun-seekers who head to the longtime LGBT muny of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, n expect to mgle on the shor of gay-iendly Poodle Beach wh olr lol rints and vatng cy folks om Philalphia, Pennsylvania (207 kilometers), and Washgton, D. This town has a number of fay-iendly plac, such as CAMP Rehoboth, a full-service gay and lbian muny center that aniz summer events for all ag. LGBT-owned bs have thrived here for s, particularly the gay nightlife the Broadway Corridor Alamos Beach, which clus venu like Mhaft, a pub for the jeans and leather crowd, and Paradise, a piano bar and eatery.

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