Visit Gay Long Beach, INC

Visit Gay Long Beach connects business, leisure, and family travelers with LGBTQ+ and ally-owned attractions, events, entertainment, and restaurants in Greater Long Beach. Our goal is to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with inclusive, safe, and unique experiences to ensure that every trip is pleasurable and memorable. We support our local LGBTQ+ charities through fundraising events and other marketing efforts.

Testimonials

" Thank you so much for your lovely presentation to Council tonight! You're doing such amazing work, and I'm so grateful for all of it!" - Christian Kerr, Legislative Assistant, Councilwoman Mary. Zendejas office.

"Thank you for the work you're doing to ensure our community is safe and inclusive!" - Jeremy Ancalade, CFO of Downtown Long Beach Alliance.

"Thanks for this amazing initiative. I'm proud to be a member of the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Community!" - Brent Dennis, Director of Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine.

"Thank you for advocating for safe and affirming businesses in Long Beach." - Anne Friedman, Executive Director of Gay For Good.

"Thank you for all your great work." - Tracy Fuentes, Executive Director of California Families In Focus.

"What an amazing project you are doing. I will be honored and would love to be a part of " You Are Welcome Here." - Michael Kaintz, Owner/Designer of Tru Luxe Events.

"Really looking forward to putting this sticker in our salon window! We have always considered ourselves a safe and open space for everyone, so it will be great to have a sign that shows we stand for love and self-identity in every form!" - Sarah Hagan Hairdresser at Free Birds.

"Great you are doing this." - Marlene Klarborg Larsen, LMFT and Owner of Therapy4LGBT

"As a non-binary small business owner in Long Beach, I am happy to be part of this!" - Hayden Almeida, Owner/Dr. of Physical Therapy of Zenith Performance Physical Therapy.

"I am a middle school teacher in Long Beach. I fully support our LBGTQ family in Long Beach and am proud to be part of a city that celebrates love instead of intolerance. I would like to keep that going and to let my students know that all are welcome and safe in my classroom!" - Anne Ruegg, Teacher at Long Beach Unified School District.

"Thank you for helping to make our LB community stronger." -Maggie Solorzano-Muneton, Director /Co-Founder Semillitas Learning Community.

"Thank you for providing this platform. We will do everything we can to provide a safe space for all people!" - Carrie Hill, RN at APLA Health.

"We stand with you as an ally and support 100000%" - Robb Smith, Owner of Alley Cat Deliveries.

"Yeah Love it.. Keep up Safe Places." - Barbara DAllessandro, Owner Hot Stuff

"I take the pledge. Thank you for doing this. If I can help in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me." Brenda Machuca, Founder of MFE Services (Ministry For Equality)

"Love supporting my community; I'm ready to be a part of the future of what we can all offer moving forward!" - Jenelle Hutcherson, Owner of Lofty Dream Salon