LGBTQ Welcoming Hotels in California

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Find Peace of Mind in Recommended Gay-Friendly California Hotels

California gay resorts and hotels welcome you with open arms and are focused on meeting the travel concerns and expectations of the LGBTQIA community.

Diversity is celebrated in these gay-and-lesbian-welcoming hotels, where you can relax and enjoy your well-deserved vacation. You’ll find LGBTQ-friendly hotels in California to suit any budget with a variety of styles, amenities and room configurations.

If you're just browsing right now, be sure to also check out our Orbitz Pride portal page for lots of info and advice on hotels and resorts in the most popular LGBTQ travel destinations.

Choose a hotel with character
From old-world landmarks to low-key boutique hotels, California has gay-friendly accommodations for any travel style. You can stay in the thick of things close to downtown, or look for secluded hotels offering plush amenities and stunning views.

Just looking for a place to lay your head? Or are you after a hotel where you can enjoy drinks at the bar, take a swim, and workout? There are also a range of hotels known for their rooftop bars, cocktail lounges, or gourmet restaurants. Take your pick!

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5/5 Excellent

"Location was perfect. The breakfast was a great help with an early start (brekkie starts at 6:30). The room we got with the ‘extra room’ and bunk beds for the kids was perfect being able to spread our gear out a little and have seperate space for the kids and for us. Having the pool was also perfect for afternoon trips back to the hotel for a swim and cool off after a big morning and before heading back to the parks in the evening. The pool was a good size. There was a great ‘order in/room service’ option and although we missed out on it there is a late checkout option at a small fee available (clearly limited numbers - I’d try and get in early for this as we were told to do at 8am on the morning of check out but by 7:57am all availability was taken)."

A verified traveler stayed at Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Posted less than an hour ago

4/5 Good

"It was a good stay if you need a room to sleep in while doing other activities during the day. The soda/wending machine did not work on our floor so that was disappointing but the ice machine did. I did like the convenience of the shuttle and how easy it was to locate pickup stop/drop off. Overall a good stay but nothing that made my experience unique."

A verified traveler stayed at Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Posted 8 hours ago