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San Diego LGBTQ History Walking Tour

3913 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

??Join this walking tour that covers Hillcrest, San Diego’s LGBTQ headquarters. Have an in depth look with your guide, who will be able to tell you so much more than any guidebook. There are some more overt landmarks, and some hidden ones too, which tell the LGBTQ story in San Diego. Make some new friends on this group tour, too (max 20).

  • Take photos by some of the best LGBTQ landmarks in Hillcrest
  • Make some new friends and also keep costs down with this group tour
  • Wear comfy shoes to get some steps in on this walking tour
  • Stop at a few bars and nightclubs, and make plans to come back

What To Expect

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Urban MO’s Bar & Grill



We start at the Mural that is on 3rd. The perfect place for some ah-mazing selfies!

• Admission Ticket Free

Hillcrest



The Hillcrest sign which greets visitors into the neighbourhood high above the intersection of Fifth and University has been a beacon of diversity since it was first erected in 1940. An iconic and historical piece of San Diego history!
It was a gift from local women shopkeepers

• Admission Ticket Free

Flicks



Flicks San Diego is arguably the best San Diego Gay Bar in the heart of Hillcrest, one of the original gay video bars. Also home of Welfare Wednesdays.

• Admission Ticket Free

Rich’s



Rich’s is San Diego’s largest and most popular gay nightclub. They have two large, separate rooms each with a fully-stocked bar, DJ, and dance floor.

• Admission Ticket Free

San Diego



The San Diego LGBT Community Canter. In 1971 our world was a very different place. Being “out” simply wasn’t an option for many. Just being a member
of the LGBTQ community could be dangerous, and there was no place to turn for help.

We are proud of the history of The Center’s service. Originally just an answering machine in a borrowed closet that served as a lifeline for those looking for compassionate connection, it is now one of the largest and most vibrant LGBTQ Community Centers in the nation, providing our community with more than 84,600 direct service visits each year.

• Admission Ticket Free

Hillcrest Pride Flag



The Hillcrest Pride Flag is located on the median of Normal Street at University Ave and stands 65′ tall with a 30′ rainbow flag.The rainbow flag (also known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag) is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) pride and LGBTQ social movements. The colors reflect the diversity of the LGBTQ community, as the flag is often used as a symbol of gay pride during LGBTQ rights marches. While this use of the rainbow flag originated in San Francisco, it is now used worldwide. The symbol is one of several uses of rainbow flags

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Guests should be comfortable leisurely walking 1.1 miles over 1.5 hours.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Tour Guide
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

3913 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
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