Visit Gay Long Beach, INC

Visit Gay Long Beach is a 501c3 non-profit LGBTQ+ travel resource dedicated to curating safe spaces and promoting LGBTQ+ & ally-owned businesses in Long Beach, CA.

Testimonial

"Thank you for the work you're doing to ensure our community is safe and inclusive!" 

- Jeremy Ancalade, CFO of Downtown Long Beach Alliance.

"Thanks for this amazing initiative. I'm proud to be a member of the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Community!" 

- Brent Dennis, Director of Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine.

"Thank you for advocating for safe and affirming businesses in Long Beach." 

- Anne Friedman, Executive Director of Gay For Good.

"What an amazing project you are doing. I will be honored and would love to be a part of " You Are Welcome Here." 

- Michael Kaintz, Owner/Designer of Tru Luxe Events.

"Really looking forward to putting this sticker in our salon window! We have always considered ourselves a safe and open space for everyone, so it will be great to have a sign that shows we stand for love and self-identity in every form!" 

- Sarah Hagan Hairdresser at Free Birds.

"Great you are doing this." 

- Marlene Klarborg Larsen, LMFT and Owner of Therapy4LGBT

"As a non-binary small business owner in Long Beach, I am happy to be part of this!" 

- Hayden Almeida, Owner/Dr. of Physical Therapy of Zenith Performance Physical Therapy.

"I am a middle school teacher in Long Beach. I fully support our LBGTQ family in Long Beach and am proud to be part of a city that celebrates love instead of intolerance. I would like to keep that going and to let my students know that all are welcome and safe in my classroom!" 

- Anne Ruegg, Teacher at Long Beach Unified School District.

"Thank you for helping to make our LB community stronger." 

-Maggie Solorzano-Muneton, Director /Co-Founder Semillitas Learning Community.

"Thank you for providing this platform. We will do everything we can to provide a safe space for all people!" 

- Carrie Hill, RN at APLA Health.

"We stand with you as an ally and support 100000%" 

- Robb Smith, Owner of Alley Cat Deliveries.

"Yeah, Love it.. Keep up Safe Places." 

- Barbara DAllessandro, Owner Hot Stuff

"I take the pledge. Thank you for doing this. If I can help in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me." 

-Brenda Machuca, Founder of MFE Services (Ministry For Equality)

"Love supporting my community; I'm ready to be a part of the future of what we can all offer moving forward!" 

- Jenelle Hutcherson, Owner of Lofty Dream Salon