Gay Anaheim

Located in Southern California, Anaheim is a city in Orange County and part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The name of the city comes from the nearby Santa Ana River and “heim” which means “home” in German. It is the most populous city in Orange County, the 10th-most populous city in California, and the 56th-most populous city in the United States.

It is well known for being the home of the Disneyland Resort, a grand complex of family-friendly, Disney-themed rides, shops, restaurants, and hotels. Aside from Disneyland, Anaheim is also the corporate headquarters for several major companies, including Hewlett-Packard, AT&T, and Panasonic. Now, the city has a thriving LGBTQ community too.

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What's the Gay Scene Like?

Best Time to Visit Anaheim

Top Things to See and Do in Anaheim

MUST DO: Attractions & Activities

MUST VISIT: Gay-Friendly Bars & Nightlife

Local Expert: Gay Scene in Anaheim

Anaheim is a city that supports its LGBTQ community with a variety of resources like the LGBTQ Center of Orange County and PFLAG Orange County. 

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 Gay Days Anaheim was created in 1998. Since then, it has brought over 30,000 people together at Disneyland’s Resort each year. The three-day event features parties, massive group photos, scavenger hunts, and more. Every year it gets a lot of support from the community and it’s always guaranteed to be a fun weekend at the happiest place on earth!

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Best Time to Visit Anaheim

The best time to visit Anaheim is between September to October based on several factors such as the climate and weather, cost of flights and hotels, and more. In the peak of summer, temperatures can reach a maximum of 87℉. The coldest it usually gets in winter is around 44℉. In general, the city’s weather can be counted on to be sunny and enjoyable for most of the year.

Top Things to See and Do in Anaheim

1) Angel Stadium 

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2) Disneyland Park 

3) Flightdeck Flight Simulation Center 

4) Oak Canyon Nature Center 

5) Yorba Regional Park 

6) Anaheim GardenWalk 

7) Downtown Disney District 

8) Adventure City 

9) Anaheim Packing District

10) Honda Center 

MUST DO Anaheim Attractions & Activities

No one can fully experience Anaheim without a trip to the happiest place on earth. Disneyland, founded in Anaheim by Walt Disney in the 1950s was Disney’s first amusement park. Those who enjoy Disneyland can also explore Disney California Adventure Park–a park that celebrates the fun, adventure, and history of California with a special Disney flair.

One of the most popular places to visit within the resort is Tomorrowland. It features classic attractions like Space Mountain and also includes rides that transport guests to a galaxy far, far away. Apart from the rides and themed attractions, guests are likely to come across some iconic characters on the street. 

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Stage Door Repertory Theatre is the city’s LGBTQ performing theatre company. The theatre offers a variety of shows of all styles and genres, and guests are sure to be delighted every time. 

The Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center is truly worth a visit. Constructed in the early 1900s, it is a museum of art, history, and culture, with exhibits that are sure to inspire and educate visitors. 

MUST VISIT: Anaheim Gay-Friendly Bars & Nightlife

A popular LGBTQ bar, Frat House Bar offers a vibrant dance floor, weekend drag shows, good music, and a great local vibe. 

Enjoy refreshing craft beers and signature cocktails at Uva Bar, an upscale bar located in Downtown Disney. This is the perfect place to admire the spectacular fireworks show and unwind after an exciting day at Disneyland.

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