Gay Los Angeles Services/Attractions

The Los Angeles LGBT Center has been supporting the local LGBT community since 1969. With over 600 employees, it does an awful lot of good work. From health services to live events and advocacy, the centre offers many services.

They have eight different addresses in town. Check their website for more details.

This is the world's largest archive of LGBT+ history on earth. West Hollywood is one of the gayest places in America, so it has found a fitting home. You can see exhibits of LGBT+ history. There are also regular events and exhibitions.

This is their mission statement:

"The ONE Archives Foundation, Inc. collects, preserves, and protects LGBTQ history, art, and culture in collaboration with ONE Archives at the USC Libraries. To provide access to the ONE collection, the Foundation presents and supports projects, programs, exhibitions, and education to share the LGBTQ experience with diverse communities worldwide."

Griffith Park isn’t just LA’s green lung - it’s also one of the city’s most well-known cruising areas. Tucked behind the Hollywood Hills and sprawling over 4,000 acres, this massive urban park has been part of LA’s gay history for decades. The wooded trails, secluded picnic areas, and hidden corners near landmarks like the Observatory and Fern Dell have long attracted men looking for other men.

Cruising here usually happens after dark or in quieter sections away from families and tourists. The size of the park means there are plenty of spots where privacy comes easy, and its reputation stretches back to the 1960s when it was already a central cruising ground for gay Angelenos. Even today, you’ll find references to Griffith Park in gay histories and local word-of-mouth.

As with any public cruising space, it’s wise to be cautious - the park has its share of rangers and occasional police presence, and safety should always come first. Still, Griffith Park remains one of the most iconic cruising spots in California, a place where LA’s natural beauty and gay subculture intersect under the shadow of the Hollywood sign.