The Top 10 Gay Beaches in the World: GayCities Users’ Picks


Santa Monica, CA: Will Rogers Beach

Legend has it—and Queerty commentator David E confirmed—that A Single Man author Christopher Isherwood met longtime partner Don Bachardy while skipping in Speedos at this SoCal beach. Affectionately known as “Ginger Rogers,” it’s become the unofficial gay sand spot, with most weekends packed with sun seekers.

Aside from the eye candy, there are also a number of volleyball courts, as well as a snack shack and plenty of near by parking.

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