Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Vacations
Your gay Los Angeles vacation
Sprawling and incomprehensible in its vastness, Los Angeles can be daunting to the first-time visitor—especially if you don’t drive. The best way to approach this popular gay and lesbian travel destination is to think of it as a series of cities adjoining one another, each with its own vibe. With Orbitz, your gay Los Angeles vacation is at your fingertips.
Featured Hotels
LGBT-welcoming Los Angeles hotels
Our quiet, out-of the-way West Hollywood location is one reason. Le Parc is coveted by those who appreciate peace and privacy. It's also why everyone from sophisticated business and leisure travelers to world renowned entertainers find Le Parc so perfect. In a city where clich is the rule, Le Parc exemplifies a... More
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Hollywood, California
Advanced Purchase - Save 30% Off 4 Nights or More
Ultra-stylish classic landmark near Hollywood shopping and sights This Spanish Colonial dazzler has been a fixture in the Hollywood social scene since it opened in 1927. The chic, sexy and sophisticated Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel evokes old-world Hollywood glamour while keeping apace with modern design, luxury and... More
This Los Angeles steamship hotel is a grand icon of 1930s Stay aboard one of the most famous ocean liners in the world. The 75-year-old Queen Mary Hotel is a rare historic relic with functional hotel rooms, shops, spa and restaurants. She last sailed in Dec. 1967 and is permanently docked without an engine in Long Beach... More
Sexy elegance meets mid-city convenience at sleek Beverly Hills hotel This Beverly Hills luxury retreat provides a high-end fusion of French style and Hollywood glamour. Prime dining, shopping, and smooth access to L.A.'s major business and leisure destinations make the hotel ideal for any traveler wanting sexy elegance... More
Recent multi-million dollar renovation Thompson Beverly Hills merges the sophisticated cool of late 70's and 80's design with the casual elegance of Californian modernism. Thompson Beverly Hills also includes the West Coast's first BondSt sushi restaurant and a private rooftop bar and pool lounge, ABH. Thompson... More
JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot
Santa Monica, California
Rate includes breakfast
Located on the beach in the heart of Santa Monica, Le Merigot offers a luxury oasis reminiscent of the fine hotels on France's Cote d'Azur. With a blend of European elegance and casual Southern California charm, this Santa Monica hotel's accommodations and amenities combine to create the perfect escape. Resembling... More
Modern boutique hotel near Staples Center in L.A. with tapas restaurantThe O Hotel is stylish and provides 67-rooms in five-story building in downtown Los Angeles. Punctuated on the outside with black-and-white glass, and on the inside by a brick-walled tapas restaurant and bar (whiskey drinks are a specialty), this... More
"Named one of the world's top new hotels of 2008 on Conde Naste's Hot List" Located in a quiet residential neighborhood and just steps from Ocean Avenues palm-lined cliffs, Oceana offers stunning ocean views, as well as convenient access to Santa Monica's tourist attractions and businesses. The hotel is a... More
Palomar Los Angeles - Westwood, a Kimpton Hotel
Los Angeles, California
Save 15% on your stay
A boutique hotel only steps from UCLA The Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Westwood -- a Kimpton Hotel sets art in motion with its sophisticated style, and artwork informs the design throughout, giving the property a stylish, modern appeal. The hotel is located in the Westwood community of Los Angeles a vibrant, lively area of... More
Trendy L.A. landmark is a downtown home for exploring the city This hotel really does set the standard for "urban cool" in L.A. Cutting-edge design and a dynamic vibe fill every inch of the hotel, from the swank lobby to the ultra-stylish rooms. Guests are dazzled by the super-cool Rooftop Bar, trendy 24/7 brasserie,... More
Custom Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Los Angeles, California
Reduced Rate
Mixing 60’s style with modern comforts near LA beaches Custom Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel is a chic haven in Los Angeles that provides tastefully designed rooms and near LAX. The six social lounges on site with unique concepts and appointments are perfect spots to unwind and relax, play Xbox and Wii, enjoy... More
Romantic and historic Casa Cody Inn is the oldest operating hotel in Palm Springs. Designated as a Class I Historic Site it was founded in the 1920s by the beautiful Hollywood pioneer Harriet Cody cousin to the legendary Buffalo Bill. Casa Cody is nestled against the spectacular San Jacinto mountains in the heart of Palm... More
Sunny, stylish resort combines beach playground with access to L.A. The lush Belamar resort offers a host of amenities to make each guest's stay a cozy, comfortable one. Proximity to nearby beaches and complimentary use of beach cruiser bicycles turn all of Manhattan Beach into a playground. An on-site garden makes the... More
Stay at the intersection of all things L.A.Experience the glitz and glamour first hand at the W Hollywood. The hotel is located at one of the best-known intersections in the world, Hollywood and Vine, close to all the attractions and highlights of Los Angeles. The hotel embraces this distinction, mixing images of vintage... More
Ramada Plaza West Hollywood Hotel and Suites
West Hollywood, California
Stay 3, Save 20%
Comfortable spot in the heart of L.A.'s chic and trendy neighborhoods Located in L.A.'s cosmopolitan West Hollywood-Beverly Hills neighborhoods, the Ramada Plaza Hotel Suites received both the Ramada Presidents Award and Property of the Year Award in recognition of its slate of quality comforts and amenities. Renovated... More
Boutique-inspired elegance in the heart of Los Angeles! Situated near Rodeo Drive, the Residence Inn by Marriott Beverly Hills offers charming relaxation in the middle of a bustling city. The spacious suites at our Beverly Hills hotel feature separate sleeping and living areas, a fully-equipped kitchen with refrigerator,... More
Best in Stay
LGBT Best in Stay Los Angeles hotels
Ramada Plaza West Hollywood Hotel and Suites
West Hollywood, California
Stay 3, Save 20%
Comfortable spot in the heart of L.A.'s chic and trendy neighborhoods Located in L.A.'s cosmopolitan West Hollywood-Beverly Hills neighborhoods, the Ramada Plaza Hotel Suites received both the Ramada Presidents Award and Property of the Year Award in recognition of its slate of quality comforts and amenities. Renovated... More
Stay at the intersection of all things L.A.Experience the glitz and glamour first hand at the W Hollywood. The hotel is located at one of the best-known intersections in the world, Hollywood and Vine, close to all the attractions and highlights of Los Angeles. The hotel embraces this distinction, mixing images of vintage... More
Hollywood Hotel - The Hotel of Hollywood near Universal Studios
Los Angeles, California
Stay 1 Night, Save 10%
Stylish comfort close to key sights and trendy Hollywood action Relaxing room amenities and state-of-the-art facilities give this Hollywood hotel its reputation for quality, comfort and convenience. Located in the heart of Los Angeles's dynamic east side, the hotel gives guests easy access to many of the city's best... More
Hotel Angeleno
Los Angeles, California
Complimentary Wireless Internet and Wine Hour!
Retro-modern landmark combines sleek amenities with exciting locale This landmark boutique hotel combines vintage modern design with contemporary amenities and an ultra-convenient location. Celebrate the best of California with the on-site West Restaurant that serves braised pork, lobster macaroni, stuffed quail, farmers... More
Enjoy Old-World elegance at this famed downtown L.A. landmark Built in 1923 and designed along Continental motifs, Millennium Biltmore Hotel's gilded, ornate architecture is an immersion into a classic, bygone era. From the stately guest rooms and the elegant Rendezvous Court to the landmark Gallery Bar and Cognac Room,... More
Four Seasons Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Book 3 Nights, Get Last Night Free
Experience paradise in the heart of Los Angeles Guests at the Four Seasons Los Angeles can enjoy a slice of the jet-set lifestyle in this impressive hotel, with extra touches such as limousine service as standard. The hotel is all about glamour and style, and is impeccably furnished throughout. Guests can enjoy a number... More
Palomar Los Angeles - Westwood, a Kimpton Hotel
Los Angeles, California
Save 15% on your stay
A boutique hotel only steps from UCLA The Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Westwood -- a Kimpton Hotel sets art in motion with its sophisticated style, and artwork informs the design throughout, giving the property a stylish, modern appeal. The hotel is located in the Westwood community of Los Angeles a vibrant, lively area of... More
Hyatt the Pike, Long Beach is a 138 room boutique hotel combining understated elegance with the enthusiasm of a local host. Hyatt the Pike is an 8-story building with 6 guestroom floors with sophisticated locally inspired designs, lush beds, and Italian cotton matelasse coverlets. Guestrooms and suites are equipped with... More
Flights
| Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
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| New York | Los Angeles | Sun, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 18 | $342 |
| Chicago | Los Angeles | Fri, Jun 7 - Wed, Jun 12 | $270 |
| Denver | Los Angeles | Tue, Jun 18 - Wed, Jul 10 | $166 |
| San Francisco | Los Angeles | Wed, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 29 | $118 |
| Washington DC | Los Angeles | Tue, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 8 | $381 |
| Honolulu | Los Angeles | Mon, May 27 - Tue, May 28 | $517 |
| Boston | Los Angeles | Thu, Jun 6 - Sun, Jun 16 | $314 |
| Seattle | Los Angeles | Tue, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 13 | $198 |
| Newark | Los Angeles | Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 25 | $374 |
| Dallas | Los Angeles | Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 10 | $286 |
| London | Los Angeles | Mon, Jun 17 - Mon, Jul 15 | $919 |
| Minneapolis | Los Angeles | Mon, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 12 | $326 |
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Los Angeles highlights
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LA gayborhoods
Santa Monica Boulevard is the focal point of most of the area’s LGBT action—with probably the best lesbian nightlife on the West Coast. Silverlake, once seen as a gay leathery village is still home to a wide swath of LGBT hot spots.
Eventful LA
June’s pride event and Halloween in West Hollywood—both huge street events with lots of flair—as well as the August’s Sunset Junction street fair in Silverlake, are not to be missed. Get tickets for the Outfest in July, or Fusion, a film festival for LGBT people of color in March.
Fun and games
Attractions in this enormous metropolis are varied as your imagination -- shopping on Rodeo Drive, studio tours in Universal City, romantic boardwalks in Venice and the landmark Disneyland.
Around the area
Downtown includes great museums and the ethnic enclaves of Little Tokyo, Chinatown and the nearby Korea Town. A ferry trip to Catalina Island oozes an upscale Mediterranean vibe. LA has also upped its cultural cache with many new museums, opera houses and theaters.
Insider tips for Los Angeles gay travel
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Beware June Gloom and the Santa Anas
Two LA-specific weather phenomena are the fog banks and overcast skies that can hang around for days in June (and sometimes from March to August), and the Santa Ana winds that can make you feel like Dorothy in Kansas.
Join a live studio audience
Probably the only way you’ll actually see a celebrity in LA is by seeing a TV show being taped. Tickets are free, and are sometimes handed out on Hollywood Boulevard or Universal City.
If you don’t drive, stay in West Hollywood
If you don’t drive or are wary of LA’s monumental traffic, and simply want to focus on the city of angels’ gay life, stay in one of WeHo’s upscale hotels. You’ll be within walking distance of gay nightlife, shops and restaurants.
