Miami gay scene
Gay Miami – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
There are not many places in the States more iconic than Miami. Miami is where— to use a cliché—North meets South. Latin American culture makes sweet love to that of urban Northern America. It’s glamorous yet inclusive, edgy but approachable. By day, Cadillacs blasting reggaeton cruise along the palm-tree-lined Ocean Drive, with Miami Beach occupied of speedo-wearing hunks on one side and rows of Art Deco-style hotels on the other. By night, the streets hum with the sounds of bars and terraces packed with people from all over the world out to have a good time.
Miami is about more than just the beach and nightlife, though: it also has culture and art incorporated into its very bloodstream, evidenced by its superabundance of street art, galleries, and the aforementioned Art Deco buildings.
For decades, Miami has been a hotspot for the LGBTQ+ community, both for locals and visitors alike. But as LGBTQ+ acceptance improves and the next generation becomes a dominant oblige in the journal sphere, you might wonder if Miami still holds the allure it once had.
The decreased ask for for gay-only spaces has created challenges for many L
The very best of gay Miami
Since the late 1980s, Miami’s South Beach, or SoBe as the locals call it, has evolved into a first-tier gay group, matching those in San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles. With endless establishments catering to the gay scene, Miami welcomes the LGBT community with uncover arms. With a Caribbean climate, stunning beaches, non-stop nightlife… and the oh-so beautiful people – Miami’s where it’s at! After reading this, our one-stop mentor to gay Miami, the only thing you’ll be in require of is your flight.
Stay – Lords South Beach
Bohemia meets Art Deco meets beach scene at this, Miami’s first hotel committed to the LGBT community. With beautiful rooms, chic dining and a pool area that positively demands socializing, Lords is Miami’s hottest gay resort. The upper energy, cool decor and marvelous service will almost certainly secure your quick return.
Orientate – Miami LGBT Visitor Centre
The LGBT Visitor Centre is located in the historic Old City Hall Building in Miami Beach. Non-profit funded, the centre provides free and impartial advice on accommodation, dining and excursions. Visitors
We quickly realised on our first visit that Miami was welcoming to Gay travellers – more on that below – but we were very joyful to discover just how gay Miami was.
We own been travelling to Miami every year for the past 6 years – we always find ourselves there when we seize our annual Atlantis male lover cruise, and we usually only spend a couple of days either side of the cruise – so our previous queer Miami experience was always a little limited.
However, this year we flew out a full week prior to the cruise, and so naturally we decided to really explore the full extent of ‘gay Miami.’
We loved checking out the different gay hotels in Miami, trying modern gay bars, and even seeing what type of activities were on present for gay travellers to Miami.
Here is everything you might need to realize in our Gay Miami travel guide.
Is Miami Same-sex attracted Friendly?
Short answer – yes!
Miami has one of the largest and most prominent LGBTQ+ communities in the United States, and attracting over 1 million Diverse visitors each year has become known as somewhat of a gay mecca.
The Miami area has been gay-friendly for years; in fact, it is one of the few plac
Miami might not be the gay mecca it once was (R.I.P. Magnum, Mova, Score and so many others). Still, this city is home to a diverse and welcoming queer community, as evidenced by our plethora of Miami drag brunches, the epic Miami Beach Pride and Wynwood Pride festivals and a new wave of inclusive homosexual parties popping up all around the city. Plus, a quick jaunt up north will get you to Wilton Manors, one of the most highly concentrated gay communities in the U.S. Basically, there’s plenty of action to be had if you know where to find it. So, without further adieu: Our roundup of the foremost gay clubs and bars in Miami right now.
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Best gay bars in Miami
Twist is one of the most storied homosexual spots left in Miami Beach, a reliable joint to end the late hours. The multi-floor vacuum has seven bars to choose from and there