Along South Roosevelt Boulevard.īest times to visit: In March for the Winter Party Festival September for Womenfest October for Bear Fest or June for Key West Pride. The beach’s shallow waters are only a short distance from the bars, restaurants and shops of Duval Street. Smathers Beach, Key WestĪt 2½ miles long, Smathers is big compared to other beaches on this tiny island of Key West, one of the nation’s top destinations for gay travelers. Info: Miami Beach LGBTQ Visitor Center 2. I t's located at 12th Street and Ocean Drive.īest time to visit: In March, when the Winter Party, the biggest gay beach party in North America, takes place. It’s across the street from the Palace Restaurant & Bar, a gay hangout that has been welcoming sunbathers for the past 25 years. The most popular gay beach in Miami is mostly a hangout for men, but you’ll also find lesbians and straights soaking up the sun with locals. Just look for the rainbow flags flying amid the rental chairs and lifeguard stations. South Beach’s 12 th Street Beach, Miami Beach Pete Beach and Sarasota, here are some of best gay beaches in Florida. Out in the Sun: Florida’s Top 10 Gay Beachesįrom gay Florida party destinations such as Miami, Key West and Fort Lauderdale to mellow, secluded spots in St.
