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San Diego LGBTQ History Walking Tour
San Diego LGBTQ History Walking Tour
San Diego LGBTQ History Walking Tour
San Diego LGBTQ History Walking Tour
San Diego LGBTQ History Walking Tour

San Diego LGBTQ History Walking Tour

By Murder n' Mayhem
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Overview

This 1.1-mile, 1.5-hours walking tour of Hillcrest covers San Diego’s LGBTQ+ history with stories of some of its earliest gay bars, the hate crimes plaque, Harvey Milk Street, the Centre, the Rainbow Flag and much more.

The tour covers how and why the migration of gay bars from city centre began, how San Diego and Hillcrest attracted a large LGBTQ population, and how even the gay bars were once “closeted.”

Please note this is a point to point tour. We do not provide transport back to the starting point. Many of our guests like to enjoy the shops & restaurants they learned about on tour on their way back.

You do not want to miss learning about the people, places and events that made San Diego’s gayborhood the vibrant community it is today.

Private tours available upon request.

Activity location

  • 3913 Third Ave
    • 3913 Third Avenue
    • 92103, San Diego, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 3913 Third Ave
    • 3913 Third Avenue
    • 92103, San Diego, California, United States

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests should be comfortable leisurely walking 1.1 miles over 1.5 hours.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Urban MO's Bar & Grill (Pass by)
We start at the Mural that is on 3rd. The perfect place for some ah-mazing selfies!
Hillcrest (Pass by)
The Hillcrest sign which greets visitors into the neighbourhood high above the crossroads 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
Flicks (Pass by)
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.
Rich's (Pass by)
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.
San Diego (Pass by)
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.
Hillcrest Pride Flag (Pass by)
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 colours 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

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES3913 Third Ave
    • 3913 Third Avenue
    • 92103, San Diego, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE3913 Third Ave
    • 3913 Third Avenue
    • 92103, San Diego, California, United States

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