Gay friendly areas in San Diego

1. 
   norcalgal
   

   Hi all- I am looking to move to San Diego, I'm driving down for a visit in a couple months but I haven't lived there since I was practically in diapers and need some tips.
   I really want to live in a gay friendly area (or multi culturally friendly as my son is multi-ethnic) or at least right by one and I know San Diego is huge so I wanted to know where people have had the most luck.
   Also any tips on spots to visit for my upcoming drive would be great too!
   Thanks bunches!

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. 
   Reason
   

   Well, Hillcrest is the classic gay area. I think it has spread out from there into the surrounding parts, so look anywhere along University or close to Balboa Park.

   As for the multi-ethnic part, that should not be difficult. I also haven't lived in SD for years, but I do visit frequently, and it has always been the case that there are lots of multi-ethnic families. The Navy brought some regretable influences to SD, but one good thing it brough was lots of interracial couples.

   Posted 1 year ago #
3. 
   Scott
   

   I second Reason's answer, but I suggest looking at University Heights too - while I never lived there, it seems like a nice residential area but with some good restaurants and bars on its main strip.

   Posted 1 year ago #
4. 
   pqguy
   

   I was born and have grown up in San Diego,and so I can fully back reason's suggestion of hillcrest. It's extremely gay friendly and it has a very decent sized multi-ethnic population.
   As for university heights, thats a bit of a shady area of town. It is geting much better, but if you're raising a kid, that might not be the best place for you.

   Posted 1 year ago #
5. 
   sergtsu
   

   Hey guys, I am a Spanish guy coming from norther Europe. Im visiting San Diego on the last week of May. Since i have heard the city is so nice, guys are so lovely, bars are so great and fun is so authentic there... wanna drop me a line and show me if the rumors are truth? Message me if you are interested on meeting up or something. Please, guys younger or around my age... older than.. mm lets say 35, no thanks :D

   Posted 9 months ago #
6. 
   nightowl
   
   
   

   Posted 9 months ago #
7. 
   drummer10475
   

   hey. im moving to cali this friday near oceanside. hm. i guess i am looking for connections or hang outs to meet to show me the ropes? hm. am i in the right area? lol. sorry!
   haha thanks.

   Posted 4 months ago #
8. 
   DTracer
   

   Hey drummer -

   If you're looking for gay bars in Oceanside, I hate to say it but you'll be searching forever. I'm sure there are plenty of gay guys in the area, but most of the bars are about a half hour south in Hillcrest. Your other option is to drive north to Laguna where there are some bars and clubs. I used to live in north county SD just south of Oceanside, and if I wanted a gay night out, I would always head to Hillcrest. I'd suggest Rich's, Bourbon St. (it's a bar not an actual street), and Numbers as good starting places. On a sunny day, Balboa park along 6th ave. fills up with gay guys laying out, and can be a great place to meet people. Hope this helps!

   Posted 4 months ago #
9. 
   troyz12
   

   Go to Hillcrest it is the gay capitol for SD....it about 30 mins south from Oceanside...off 163 enjoy...its my home town...miss it sooo much..University Blvd is where it all begins. Happy Hunting!

   Posted 4 months ago #

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