Palm Springs Gay Cruising

The Barracks is a popular Palm Springs gay bar and the longest-running leather bar local in the area. It's popular with the bear community (hi, guys) and their admirers. Here, you'll find leather-clad daddies, bears and musclemen gathered on the outdoor patio.

Locals favour The Barracks for its reasonably priced drinks and friendly bar staff. Whatever fetish you may have, it will find a natural outlet here.

Look out for special theme nights, including happy hours, karaoke and underwear night. Boozy and cruisey.

The Tool Shed is a leather/levi bar in Palm Springs' Warm Sands neighbourhood. It's quite a spit and sawdust establishment - nothing fancy. If you're looking for fancy you'll find that on the gay bars on Arenas Road. This is, however, a friendly, unpretentious environment for butch gay men, mostly above the age of forty.

This hangout offers DJs, go-go dancers and occasional themed events. An ideal spot to mingle with the local leather daddies.