Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Sacramento
Sacramento's gay bars cluster tightly around 20th and K Streets in Lavender Heights, marked by a rainbow crosswalk, all within a two-block walk of each other. Faces Nightclub, Northern California's largest gay club, anchors the neighborhood with three dance floors and an outdoor pool area, alongside the dive-bar-friendly The Depot and the leather-and-bear The Bolt. Sacramento Pride fills Capitol Mall each June with a march from Southside Park and a festival of live music and drag. California has recognized same-sex marriage since 2013, and the state capital pairs a compact, walkable gay village with an easy day trip to San Francisco or the Sierra foothills.
A community-run lending library and archive dedicated to preserving LGBTQ+ history and literature in the Central Valley.
Sacramento's premier LGBTQ+ nightlife destination featuring three dance floors, 15 bars, and a heated outdoor pool.
Pizza spot tied to Pride programming and Drag Queen Bingo.
Sacramento nightlife spot with music, cabanas, dance floor, and drag bingo.
Bright local shop with gifts, novelties, home décor, and inclusive neighborhood vibe.
Classic local gay bar in Midtown Sacramento with drinks, patio, pool, and chill vibe.
LGBTQIA+ friendly bar and burger spot with karaoke and drag brunch events.
Sacramento's annual LGBTQ+ pride festival in Midtown, one of Northern California's major pride events with a parade, outdoor festival, and live entertainment.
Inclusive tattoo studio with diverse artists and restorative/cosmetic tattooing.
Sacramento's LGBTQ+ neighborhood along the Midtown K Street corridor, home to gay bars, queer businesses, and a visible community since the 1970s.
Gay bar and cruising venue in Sacramento with a leather-friendly atmosphere and a regular lineup of themed events.
Gay bar on K Street in Sacramento's Lavender Heights neighborhood, a long-standing local spot for drinks and community.
Sacramento's LGBT community centre, offering a wide range of events, programs, and services for the region's queer community.
Sacramento's LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce, connecting queer-owned and allied businesses across the region through networking, advocacy, and community events.
Travel Without Compromise: Luxury gay travel that turns destinations into experiences through community & connection. Find your people through luxury gay travel experiences at sea.
A trans- and BIPOC-led Sacramento nonprofit offering a free hormone clinic, mental health counseling, support groups, and legal and healthcare navigation.
Sac Buddies is a gay, bisexual membership play place for men. Gay sauna 3500+ square feet of play space. Glory holes, maze, sling, etc.