Gay Miami

Gay Miami & South Beach

Beautiful beaches, sunny days, and non-stop nightlife have, for years, been Miami’s recipe for satisfaction. The city’s wealth of attractions catering to the LGBTQ community makes it a top travel destination. Of course, not all Miami is glittering golden tans and speedos under bulging biceps. Like any big city, Miami has its fair share of urban sprawl; so you'll want to concentrate your time on where gay establishment proprietors did theirs: South Beach. This vibrant Miami Beach ...

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Upcoming Events

Urge Miami Festival

Legendary beach party

South Beach, FL

November 29 - December 2, 2024

Dreamland NYE Miami

Make your dreams come true

m2

December 26 - 30, 2024

Miami Beach Pride

Tropical LGBTQ+ blowout

12th Street Beach,

April 12 - April 13, 2025

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Bars & Clubs

Twist

'Never a Cover, Always a Groove'
South Beach

Palace Bar & Restaurant

Every queen needs a castle
South Beach

CLUBBOI

Hot and sweaty party spot
South Beach

Azucar NightClub

Drinks, music, energy
Coral Gables

Club Space

Legendary mega-club
Downtown

Cameo (Closed Temporarily)

Popular Miami Beach club
South Beach

Bar Gaythering

Gay hotel bar
South Beach

Kill Your Idol

So not mainstream
South Beach
All Miami Bars & Clubs

Restaurants

Big Pink

Old-school diner with a huge menu
South Beach

Front Porch Cafe

Ocean Drive dining
South Beach

News Cafe (Closed Temporarily)

Famous European-style beachfront cafe
Upper Eastside

Spris Artisan Pizza

Pizza + people-watching
South Beach

11th Street Diner

Art Deco Diner near clubs
South Beach

Icebox Cafe

Delightful cafe in lovely area
South Beach

Juice and Java

Laid-back cafe with healthy eats
Miami Beach

Doraku Izakaya and Sushi

Top-notch sushi
South Beach
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Hotels

The Stiles Hotel

Center of Art Deco nightclub district
South Beach

Hotel Gaythering

Nominee for Best of GayCities
Miami's first "straight-friendly" gay boutique hotel
Miami Beach

Fontainebleau Resort

Trendy hotel with too much hype
Miami Beach

National Hotel Miami Beach

Modern and classic accomodations in the heart of South Beach.
South Beach

Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel

Beachfront lodging
South Beach

W South Beach

Center of the SoBe scene
South Beach

Grand Beach Hotel

A room with a view
Miami Beach

Island House South Beach

Art Deco guesthouse in South Beach
South Beach
All Miami Hotels

Beaches & Parks

12th Street Beach

Follow the rainbow flags to this oh so popular gay beach
South Beach

Haulover Beach

Nominee for Best of GayCities
Go au natural at a spectacular beach
Sunny Isles

3rd Street Beach

¡Ay, Papi!
South Beach

Biscayne National Park

Mostly underwater park
Key Biscayne

Venetian Pool in Coral Gables

Public swimming pool
Miami
All Miami Beaches & Parks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami LGBTQ friendly?

Miami's wealth of attractions catering to the LGBTQ community makes it a top travel destination. Miami has its fair share of urban sprawl; so you'll want to concentrate your time on where gay establishment proprietors did theirs: South Beach.

What is the gay neighborhood of Miami?

South Beach is the main LGBTQ attraction in Miami. This vibrant Miami Beach gayborhood, nicknamed “SoBe'' by the locals, is where the party's at. South Beach is home to the largest concentration of gay-friendly businesses and hotels and is the hotspot for nightlife, fabulous restaurants, and gorgeous beaches. 

When is Pride in Miami?

Miami Beach Pride is a multi-day celebration, including an incredible 2-day Festival and Parade, and usually takes place in mid-April.