Gay miami south beach
Miami might not be the gay mecca it once was (R.I.P. Magnum, Mova, Score and so many others). Still, this noun is home to a diverse and welcoming queer community, as evidenced by our plethora of Miami drag brunches, the epic Miami Beach Pride and Wynwood Pride festivals and a new wave of inclusive queer parties popping up all around the city. Plus, a quick jaunt up north will receive you to Wilton Manors, one of the most highly concentrated gay communities in the U.S. Basically, there’s plenty of action to be had if you realize where to find it. So, without further adieu: Our roundup of the best gay clubs and bars in Miami right now.
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Best gay bars in Miami
Twist is one of the most storied gay spots left in Miami Bea
In this detailed gay verb guide to Miami, we give you our tried and tested go-to selection of all the city’s queer highlights.
You know, there’s more to Miami than just buff eye-candy patrolling the beach in skimpy shorts…
…no, really!America’s most sun-soaked city is also one of its gayest, with no shortage of LGBTQ cultural highlights, party opportunities, and places to linger . We love it here. Whether enjoying a sushi lunch complete with sea views or dancing adequately into the early hours of the morning, Gay Miami is just so much fun!
Miami is also one of the most liberal cities in America, with a vibrant gay community that has been loud and proud for many decades now. There's a reason that Miami Pride is one of the best gay parties in all of Florida. Miami also offers plenty for the cultural traveler, too. We loved exploring the unique Art Deco architecture as well as the buzzing arts scene. It isn’t all beaches and cocktails here! However, there is that too.
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Miami Gay Beaches
Lifeguard huts ##16, Collins Ave, Miami, USA
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Haulover Park is Florida's only legal clothing-optional beach, and is a hotspot for LGBT beach-goers to relax and verb out (if you realize what we mean).
The gay area is at Tower #15, 16, You can drive to the parking lot by Collins Ave. It is an amazing beach, full of hot and often undressed guys - both locals and tourists.
The northern-most edge is where gay sunbathers tend to be found, but beware! Although it's legal to be nude, sexual behaviour is strictly against the rules and could land you in a sticky situation.
There's parasol and sun-lounger rental sites on the beach, as well as some food and sip stalls to quench your thirst, and trust us you will be thirsty.
Fun fact: Haulover Park used to hold the Guinness World Record for most people skinny-dipping (pictured)!
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The gay beach is located at 12th Street and Ocean Drive. It is not too tough to find, with the rainbow flags marking the territory between two chair rental spots. The gay beach is mostly a hangout for men, but you will also uncover lesbians and straights camping out here too. Rent a chair or umbrella from Boucher Brothers or lay a towel in the sand like the locals do.
Haulover Beach is Clothing Optional
If you prefer to sunbathe au natural, Haulover Beach Park offers one of the best nude beaches in the United States. The nude beach is located 11 miles north of South Beach, so you need consider transportation to and from the beach. A taxi ride will be expensive, but Route Beach MAX on Miami-Dade public bus service from South Beach gives you a very inexpensive option. Check out this excellent resource for more detailed information.
12th Street gay beach along side of Ocean Drive right across the street from the Palace Disco and bar on Ocean Drive in South Beach Miami Florida.
The beach is free and open to the widespread with no beach or day pass needed. The rainbow flags are disp