Best Gay Bars & Bathhouses In Long Beach
Long Beach has one of the most established LGBTQ+ communities in Southern California, with a genuine gayborhood anchored along East Broadway. Most of what Long Beach residents actually need is right in their own city — a solid strip of gay bars spanning a walkable corridor — though when the scene calls for a bathhouse or a larger club night, the drive up to Los Angeles takes 30 to 45 minutes and is a routine part of how locals use the regional scene.
The Long Beach LGBTQ+ Scene
The Broadway business corridor in Long Beach runs roughly three miles along East Broadway, and the area around Bixby Park is considered the city's gayborhood because of its concentration of gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses. Long Beach has one of the largest gay and lesbian populations in the country, and that density shows in the bar scene: most venues sit on the East Broadway corridor, with a few further inland and some to the north, and whatever you need — drag brunches, go-go dancers, karaoke — can be found here, with most venues open daily until 2 a.m. Long Beach Pride is one of the longest-running in the US, held every May over three days. For bathhouses, locals look to Los Angeles; the nearest options in the LA area are a manageable drive away.
Top Gay Bars & Bathhouses for Long Beach Locals
The Falcon
Type: Gay bar / Nightclub
Location: 1435 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Features: A cornerstone of Long Beach's LGBTQ+ community since 1996, The Falcon operates as both a daytime hangout and nightlife destination, open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. It features house music, a dance floor, and themed events in a small, festive setting.
Website: https://visitgaylongbeach.org/the-falcon/
The Silver Fox
Type: Gay bar
Location: Redondo Avenue near E 4th Street, Long Beach, CA
Features: On Redondo Avenue near East 4th Street, The Silver Fox is one of Long Beach's longest-operating gay bars — over 40 years in business — known as a music video party bar with one of the largest video collections in California, with some of the most notable go-go performers appearing on Sundays.
Sweetwater Saloon
Type: Gay bar
Location: 1201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Features: Sitting on the East Broadway corridor, Sweetwater Saloon is a laid-back hangout known for heavy-pouring bar staff, bar snacks, and a relaxed vibe — a popular first stop for a night out, open daily from noon to 2 a.m.
Falcon North (formerly Eagle 565)
Type: Gay bar / Nightclub
Location: 2020 E Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805
Features: The sister bar to The Falcon, Falcon North sits on East Artesia Boulevard in North Long Beach and draws a bear and daddy crowd, with theme nights most nights including karaoke on Thursdays and Sundays and RuPaul's Drag Race viewing on Fridays; open Thursday through Sunday, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Crest
Type: Gay bar
Location: 5935 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805
Features: A relaxed gay bar with a modern vibe and an intimate outdoor patio, open Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. and weekends from noon. It runs themed nights, drag shows, pool table, darts, and happy hours.
FLEX Spas Los Angeles
Type: Bathhouse / Men's spa
Location: 4424 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 — approx. 35 min from Long Beach
Features: Located on Melrose Avenue in East Hollywood, FLEX LA is open 24 hours and offers an outdoor pool, gym, steam room, and video lounges. Its proximity to LA leather venues like The Eagle and Faultline Bar makes it a natural anchor for a longer night out in that part of the city.
Website: https://www.flexspas.com/los-angeles
North Hollywood Spa
Type: Bathhouse / Men's spa
Location: Vineland Ave (near Burbank Ave), North Hollywood, CA