Gay Hawaii

Land of the Rainbows

Welcome to the land of rainbows. Hawaii awaits you with serene beaches and some of the most gorgeous scenery in the US. Whether you're headed to the Big Island or the other appealing destinations in the state, you will find gay life, gay beaches, gay bars and community among the lava rocks and grass skirts. Remember Hawaii is in many ways the birthplace of the same-sex marriage movement, though equal rights were eventually defeated there.

Explore what Hawaii has to offer

island time

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sensational self-care

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fun in the sun

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Upcoming Events

Honolulu Pride

"Rooted In Pride: Homecoming"

Waikiki

Saturday, October 21

Bars & Clubs

Hula's Bar & Lei Stand

Getting lei'd for over 4 decades
Waikiki

In Between

Cozy pub for day and night
Waikiki

Bacchus Waikiki

Friendly neighborhood bar
Waikiki

Wang Chung's

Tiny, cozy and cheerful
Waikiki

The Mask-Querade

Quaint local hangout
Kailua-Kona

Tapa's Lanai Bar

Fill yourself with Aloha spirit
Waikiki

District

Dance club with live performances
Honolulu

MY BAR + Pizza and more!- LGBTQ Friendly Hot Spot

Welcoming neighborhood bar
Kailua-Kona

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Restaurants

Eggs 'N Things

Breakfast all day, local style!
Waikiki

Leonard's Bakery

A Hawaiian institution since 1952
Honolulu

Betty's Beach Cafe

Gay meeting ground in Maui
Lahaina

Orchids

A nice medium between fancy and casual
Waikiki

LuLu's Waikiki

A tourist-friendly, family spot
Waikiki

Rainbow Drive-In

Iconic plate-lunches
Honolulu

House Without a Key

Outdoor sunset entertainment
Waikiki

Liliha Bakery

Mainstay since 1950
Honolulu

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Hotels

Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa

A colonial-style retreat
Waikiki

Aloha Guest House Bed and Breakfast

Quaint B&B with forest and ocean views
Kailua-Kona

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

The most recognizable hotel in Waikiki
Waikiki

Waikiki Grand Hotel

Next to the gay bars
Waikiki

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali

Family-friendly playground
Ka'anapali

Four Seasons Maui at Wailea

Featured in season one of 'The White Lotus'
Wailea-Makena

The Bali House & Cottage at Kehena Beach Hawaii

Romantic oceanfront getaway
Puna District

Bamboo Waikiki Hotel

80-room boutique hotel
Waikiki

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Beaches & Parks

Little Beach (Makena State Park)

Maui's nude beach is gay-popular.
Wailea-Makena

Diamond Head Beach Park

Unofficial nude beach
Honolulu

Queen's Beach

Popular gay beach
Waikiki

Kehena Beach

Black sand beach!
Puna District

Donkey Beach (Paliku)

Secluded, white-sand beach
Kaua'i

Wailea Bay Beach

A quiet, unofficially gay, beach
Kohala

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Best snorkeling on Oahu
Windward Oahu

Honokohau Beach

This stretch of property has been unofficially adopted as Kona's gay beach.
Kailua-Kona

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