Prices are low, staff are helpful and there are plenty of gems to be found. AIDS Assistance Thrift Store – An old-school not-for-profit thrift store with an eclectic range of apparel, furniture & home accents.Plus, later at night you never know who you might bump into… Romantix – Slightly less fun, but right in the middle of the Long Beach gaybourhood is this premier adult toy retailer with everything you could possibly need for a pleasurable night.In either case, it is pretty hard to miss with its rainbow flag, hot pink & black awning and giant retro neon sign. For everything romantic, thoughtful, erotic, sexy and colorful, you can’t go past this shop. Hot Stuff – A adults store serving the LGBT community here since 1980 Dona Summer`s hit song “Hot stuff” inspired their name.
Each year they serve over 25,000 people a year and include an array of services including support groups, workshops and seminars, youth services, free HIV & STI testing, legal assistance, domestic violence services, employment referrals, mental health counseling, cultural and social activities.
No surprises or awkward conversations necessary! And if you then want their help to find your dream home, you are guaranteed fair, equal, and honest representation. They can happily give you no-obligation advice and all the information you'll ever need to know about your new city.
However, if you are lucky enough to be considering a move here, we recommend getting in touch with a local gay realtor. Long Beach is not just gay-friendly, it’s ridiculously friendly over-all with smiles and chatting locals everywhere you go.īut with the most perfect weather, a welcoming community, and a thriving cultural scene, what isn’t there to be happy about?Īre you relocating? This guide will help travelers discover the queerer side of the city. As chilled and welcoming as the stereotypical surfer dudes for which Cali is famed, in this sunny city you will an LGBT community infused with energy, passion and genuine excitement about the future – all this despite the best efforts of this current Trump-era politics of hate and discrimination.