Gay and Lesbian Nightlife in L.A.

696 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Bigger is better at Size every Sunday at this chic WeHo lounge just two steps from the Abbey. The party gets started early at 4pm and goes all night long. Boys who love boys can't get enough of the prime people-watching on the patio and half-price drinks from 4pm to 7pm.

2810 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)

When the polished scene of Boy's Town wears off, guys head east to this down-and-dirty Silver Lake gay bar for the popular Trailer Trash Mondays. Cheap stiff drinks with a side of rock'n'roll--what more could one ask for? Members Only jackets not required, but highly recommended.

643 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (map)

Bi-monthly dance party on Sundays brings the boys to this infamous SBE club for serious house grooves. The dance floor is always packed with an upscale older crowd. Did we mention this is Lance Bass's favorite party spot?

8865 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Those looking for a gay ol' time without any 'tude head to this tropical-themed bar for guaranteed fun. It's almost always packed after sundown and the drinks are super strong.

652 N La Peer Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Friday is the night for the popular Popstars party featuring pop music, a huge dance floor, Jello shots, cheap martinis and all those shirtless guys who just can't sweat enough.

7994 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)

Berlin electro takes the stage on Stallion Fridays with $1 well drinks until 10:30pm, wall-to-wall studs sweating through their skin-tight shirts and guest DJs showcasing deep electronica direct from Germany.

8811 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Drop the pop at this snappy new WeHo supper club every Friday night, where DJs exclusively play house and electro for the new generation of gay clubgoers. But don't worry, pretty young things--those old sugar daddies are still there to buy you a drink.

7213 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)

The decor oozes sex at this sleek hipster hot spot turned gay lair every Tuesday night for Beige. The no-cover event draws upscale Hollywood men (and a few women) dressed to impress. The kool kids hang outside on the patio steps enjoying the porn projected onto the wall after 1am. (No worries--it's only Sean Cody style.)

8639 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (map)

Gay and lesbian Westsiders no longer have to cross the 405 for a little WeHo-style action. CRUSH, a bi-weekly poolside get-together for the profesh crowd at this chic Westchester boutique hotel is where you can mingle under the stars, gather around the fire pit or tuck into one of the cabanas while enjoying the DJ's global beats. Just don't show up on a Monday--the special event is held every other Wednesday from 9pm to 2am.

692 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

The crown jewel of West Hollywood, this renovated sprawling space has the best outside patio, jazz hands down. It's sexy, fun, cosmopolitan,and there's lots of food, drinks and dancing (once the sun goes down). No wonder even Dame Elizabeth Taylor loves this place.

7213 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)

If you want to party like the posh girls on "The L word," visit this sexy lounge every Sunday for L.A.'s chicest lesbian event. Even Paris Hilton has dropped by to party with the hot designer crowd of female-loving femmes.

696 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Think WeHo is just for boys? Every Friday girls invade gay territory for Truck Stop featuring house tunes by DJ Ray Rhodes, a sexy crowd of sassy lesbians and, of course, some serious flannel-flaunting.

8288 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)

Wednesday is Bingo Night at this classic American grill turned drag queen carnival. Celeb ball-callers like Paris and Courteney Cox sweeten the pot for the most eclectic crowd of Bingo goers this side of Palm Springs.

6623 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

WeHo party promoter Keith Young hooks up with the girls of Ladies Touch Entertainment for a new monthly gender-bending night called Androgyny. This lesbian, gay and bisexual dance party grooves in the heart of Hollywood every last Wednesday of the month with pop-house mash-ups.

5110 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91204 (map)

This may not be a posh nightclub, but every Wednesday from 8pm to 10:30pm, LGBT night at this Glendale skating rink features 70's disco, flowing drinks and friends trying to strut their stuff in skates.