The 30 Most Gay-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

Los Angeles, California

About 4.6% of the population of Los Angeles identifies at LGBT. Los Angeles is the home of Equality California: this is California’s most important LGBT civil rights organization. There are many support organizations including the LA Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce as well as groups for youth, elderly, and families.

Los Angeles is home to the largest LGBT recreational sports league in the U.S., the Varsity Gay League. One of the great ways to see Los Angeles is to take the Out and About Bus: this bus takes passengers around the city to see gay landmarks. The OUTFEST is the largest LGBT film festival in the U.S., and it’s held in L.A.

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