Gay Santa Monica Blvd./West
Hollywood 
Unlike the rest of the country, where the major large populations have gay neighborhoods, LA has a gay city - West Hollywood (aka WeHo). As you've come to know and love many of the gay 'ghettos', there tends to be lots of attitude the closer you get to their epicenters. As far as my travels have brought me, this presented me the most. Sitting at a Starbucks on Santa Monica Blvd., across from the 24 Hour gym located across the street, the area oozes beauty, brawn and 'tude more than anywhere I have been. Enjoy, but beware!
If you are traveling here for the first time, or just getting out to explore the gay night life here, I begin my exploration from the west, as you might enter the area, on Santa Monica Blvd., and continue east. You will be aware you have crossed the line when rainbow flags begin dotting the landscape at regular intervals.
Venues other than bars and clubs you might want to explore:
Buzz Coffeehouse
8200 Santa Monica Blvd.
323-650-7742
Also located at 8000 Sunset Blvd., 323-656-7460.
Starbucks
No pictures here - you all know what Starbucks looks like!
24 Hour Gym
Make sure to sit at the Starbucks or eating establishments across the street and enjoy the gorgeous men coming and going from the gym!
