Gay bars in key west

Key West is the southernmost city in the continental United States, and it has a colorful gay history that dates back to the s. Think tropical weather year-round, white sandy beaches, palm trees and lots of men; that sums up life in Gay Key West. Gay people have and continue to hold high community positions in Key West; the recently retired police chief, Donie Lee, is openly gay.

Key West currently has a gay mayor, Teri Johnston, who has held the office since In the s, because of its — at the time — hard to get to location, it was a safe haven for gay people to holiday, far away from prejudice and persecution. Pride festival is held in Key West every year in June.

Key West has year-round warm temperatures because of its ideal location close to the equator. In gay Key West, the party never stops with five gay bars that have everything but a dull moment. Chill old-school, strut at a drag show, show off your smarts or vocals at trivia and karaoke nights, or get adventurous at a leather bar and naked pool parties.

Gay Key West: your essential guide to the best gay bars, clubs, beaches and hotels

Bars in Key West open early Bourbon St. Pub starts the fun at 10 am and go well into the night, most closing around 4 am. Key West lacks saunas and cruise clubs, but who needs them? Cruise your way through gay Key West at two prime spots. Another one is Smathers. Or just get a day pass for Island House Hotel.

Clothing-optional, gay-only, and the pool parties? In the early s, there were over 30 gay guest houses scattered around the island. Sadly, today, there are only four left. However, the rest of the hotels welcome the pink dollar. Similar to Honoluluprices can be steep during high season because of the limited availability.

Some counties in Florida state discriminate on account of sexual orientation and gender identity concerning private and public employment, housing, and public accommodations. Key West is one of the counties that does not discriminate. Gay Key West marriage has been legal in Florida since January ; what better place to combine a beach wedding with a tropical honeymoon?

Alternatively, four places provide free STI testing. You can choose between two providers if you need to refill your prep prescription while in Key West. As Key West is such a small island, gay bars and restaurants can be found everywhere. Our favorite bar is the Bourbon Street Pub. American writer Ernest Hemingway lived in Key West in the s, and his home is now a museum.