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Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

Watch out for "June Gloom" and "the Santa Anas." Two L.A.-specific weather phenomena are the fog banks and overcast skies that can hang around for days in June (actually, it can happen anytime from March to August), and the Santa Ana winds that can make you feel like Dorothy in Kansas. Summer in general can also be very hot—especially in the Valley—and it's also peak tourist season.
Join a live studio audience. Probably the only way you’ll actually see a celebrity in L.A. is by seeing a TV show being taped. Tickets are free and are sometimes handed out on Hollywood Boulevard or at Universal City. You can also get them at www.tvtickets.com.
If you don't drive, stay in West Hollywood. If you don’t drive or are scared of L.A.'s monumental traffic and simply want to focus on L.A.'s gay life, stay in one of WeHo's upscale hotels. You'll be within walking distance of gay nightlife, shops, and restaurants.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Los Angeles, California

By Matt Link

Huge and sprawling and incomprehensible in its vastness (even natives have probably never seen all of it), Los Angeles can be daunting to the first-time visitor—especially if you don't drive. The best way to approach this popular gay travel destination is to think of it as a series of cities adjoining one another, each with its own vibe. Read More

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I will be travelling to LA in distant future and would like to where "party central" is in LA. the best clubs to have fun at and the best hotels to stay at that are central and fun to be at. were looking for a great, fun annd exiciting time. please help !!
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I live in Los Angeles with my two year old son. Im tired of always going to the same old places with him (L.A Zoo, long Beach Aquarium, local parks)Do you know any kid friendly places I can take my son too)
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I am going with a friend in January for a week to visit Hollywood, Cali, etc. I have been looking at places to stay that are in West Hollywood areas that are very reasonable. I just found a condo on here for very cheap nightly Rentals. Do you think I can trust the vacation condos and apartments on here, or should I just use a hotel?
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