Gay Guide to 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.