LGBTQ+ Events & Things to Do in Laguna Beach

History– In the 1960s, Main Beach in Laguna Beach was not only a major tourist destination, but also known as the epicenter of the city’s gay culture, which was home to two beach-front gay bars, Dante’s and Barefoot. Scroll down the page to find a list of local gay events in Laguna Beach.

The City eventually made Main Beach a public park, also known as the ‘window to the sea.’ The gay culture naturally moved to the 1400 block of South Coast Highway, which was home to The Coast Inn, Boom Boom Room and a gay dinner house, which has changed hands several times over the years. Bob Gentry was the first openly gay elected official in Orange County when he became mayor of Laguna Beach in 1982, further welcoming the gay community to town. He served during the height of the AIDS crisis.

Then on May 9th 2018, the City of Laguna Beach presented the LGBT Heritage and Culture Committee with a proclamation recognizing the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Heritage and Culture Month in Laguna Beach.

PRIDE IN LAGUNA BEACH

Laguna Beach Pride 365 keeps the celebration going all year. In 2026, that meant a Drag Bingo Brunch at Mozambique benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, and Pride at the Museum, an evening of dance and film at Laguna Art Museum. June is LGBTQ+ Heritage and Culture Month in Laguna Beach, so it’s the busiest month for events.

2027 events: TBD. More to come.

For upcoming dates: Laguna Beach Pride