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Cabrillo National Monument – Situated at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula, it was here that explorer Juan Rodriguez first stepped ashore in 1542. The event features entertainment, dancing, and an opportunity to support a meaningful cause. Guided bus tours and aerial tram rides show you everything the zoo has to offer.

The venue comes to life on weekends, attracting a crowd of like-minded individuals. Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast is an ode to San Diego as a whole through the decorations in its rooms, each representing different neighborhoods and attractions in the city. As you’d expect, none of this comes cheap, and the lowest-cost room will set you back about $300 a night.

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The Bristol Hotel – A gay-friendly boutique hotel located in an ideal location for exploring downtown and the surrounding areas.

The most popular are Coronado Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and Ocean Beach. As you’d expect from such a place, they have a huge pool, a spa, beachside bars, and multiple restaurants. They also often have drag shows, which ‘serve’ in a different way.

Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe – Located in La Jolla, Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe is an excellent place for brunch or a light lunch when exploring the seaside area.

In Carlsbad, you can also unleash your inner child at Legoland, explore the Carlsbad Premium Outlets for shopping, or relax on the tranquil sandy shores of Carlsbad State Beach. Located in downtown San Diego, the museum allows you to explore the labyrinth of sleeping quarters and galleys of the USS Midway to get insight into the life of a sailor.

Dates: July 23 – 26, 2026.

Day Trips from San Diego

Temecula Wine Country – Located about 60 miles northeast of San Diego, Temecula is renowned for its picturesque vineyards and wineries. Gay Tours in San Diego
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The area is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and spotting sea lions. The Prado gets extra points for being part of the Cohn Restaurant Group, which has lent support to the LGBTQ+ community in the past.

Baja Betty's – ‘Home Sweet Homo’ reads the sign above the door, and this homely bar/restaurant is a great start to any night out in Hillcrest.

Prices for rooms range from $200 to $300.

Porto Vista Hotel – Little Italy is a downtown area famous for its bohemian art, and this three-star hotel is a lovingly crafted work of art all in itself. That way, you can enjoy pleasant weather, cheaper hotel prices, and fewer visitors blocking your sun. You are always guaranteed a decent – somewhat rock and roll – standard from Hard Rock hotels with chic rooms and facilities like a spa, gym, diner, sushi bar, rooftop bar, pool, and the trademark Rock Shop of the brand.

Its huge Spanish courtyard is a beautiful environment to tuck into the restaurant’s Spanish-inspired cuisine, which includes everything from Spicy Calamari Fries to its own freshly cooked Paella. Note that when exploring, on the south side, bars tend to be more staggered, whereas on the north (where the sign is), they’re clustered together.

Finally, there’s no getting around the fact that San Diego is an expensive city to visit!

You're not obligated to use them but we appreciate it if you do. Tickets for the zoo cost $79 for a day pass. It sits sunken into a century‑old access shaft for an aqueduct, leading down into a lush tropical garden patio hidden behind a nondescript façade on Lytton Street. Visit cultural spots like the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT) or explore Pasaje Rodríguez for its artsy vibe.