Palm Springs LGBTQ+ City Guide

A sun-drenched desert oasis with one of the highest concentrations of LGBTQ+ residents and visitors in the United States. Palm Springs has been a gay haven since the 1960s — celebrated for its spectacular mid-century modern architecture, world-class resort scene, iconic circuit parties, and welcoming desert warmth. From the legendary White Party to The Dinah, from clothing-optional resorts to vibrant bars along Arenas Road, Palm Springs is a year-round LGBTQ+ paradise.

LGBTQ+ Healthcare

3 affirming clinics in Palm Springs

DAP Health (DAP Pediatrics, Tranquility, Sexual Wellness Clinic)

1695 North Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

PrEP PEP STI testing HIV care

The LGBT Center of the Desert

1301 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

HIV care mental health case management peer support

The DOCK — Desert Health & Wellness (a DAP Health site)

1500 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264

PrEP STI testing HIV care trans-affirming care
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Gayborhoods — Coming soon

We're mapping the gayborhoods of Palm Springs — the local queer district will be added soon. Browse PridePort's Gayborhoods Hub in the meantime.

Travel Guides

Travel guides for Palm Springs 📰 1 guide

Travel Guide

Gay-Friendly Hotels in Palm Springs: The Best LGBTQ+ Stays for 2026

Gay-friendly hotels Palm Springs — the complete 2026 guide to the Warm Sands Drive clothing-optional resorts, Arenas Road boutique hotels, and best LGBTQ+ accommodation picks in the desert.

July 13, 2026

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