Gay-MART'S GUIDE TO LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA, USA Updated: 28 September 1997

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Accommodations

• Royal Hotel - 431 E. Broadway, 90802. Voice: (562) 495 0633.
  Mostly straight clientele. Budget hotel.
  Rates: $35 up.

Bars & Dance Clubs

• Brit - 1744 E. Broadway. (near Hermosa), Voice: (562) 432 9742.
  Gay Male clientele. English pub-style neighborhood bar.
  Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM.
• Broadway - 1100 E. Broadway. (at Cerritos), Voice: (562) 432 3646.
  Gay Male clientele. Video dance club.
  Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM.
• Bulldog's - 5935 Cherry Ave., Voice; (562) 423 8228.
  Gay and Lesbian clientele.
  Hours: 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM.
• Club 740 - 740 E. Broadway. (at Alamitos), Voice; (562) 437 7705.
  70% Gay Male clientele. 30% Lesbians. Many Latins. Disco. Latin high-energy and house music.
  Hours: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM.
• Club 5211 - 5211 Atlantic Ave. (near 52nd), Voice; (562) 428 5545.
  Gay Male clientele.
  Hours: Fri. - Sun.: 24 hours.
• The Crest - same as Bulldog's.
• Executive Suite - 3428 East Pacific Coast Highway. Voice: (562) 597 3884.
  Gay and Lesbian clientele. Dance Club. Wheelchair accessible.
  Hours: Wed. - Mon.: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM., closed Tuesdays.
• Falcon - 1435 E. Broadway. (at Falcon), Voice: (562) 432 4146.
  Gay Male clientele. Neighborhood bar.
  Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM.
• Floyds - 2913 Anaheim (near Gladys). Voice: (562) 433 9251.
  Mostly Gay Male clientele, more Lesbians Fridays. Western Dancing. Cruisy. Patio. Popular BBQ Sundays.
  Hours: closed Mondays.
• Inspiration - same as Club 5211.
• Mineshaft - 1720 E. Broadway (near Gaviota)., Voice: (562) 436 2433.
  Gay Male clientele. Popular and cruisy leather/levi bar. DJ nightly. Busiest Tuesdays.
  Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM.
• Pistons - 2020 E. Artesia Blvd., Voice: (562) 422 1928.
  Gay Male clientele. Cruisy leather/levi bar. Patio.
  Hours: Sun. - Thu.: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM., Fri. - Sat.: 6:00 PM - 4:00 AM.
• Que Sera - 1923 E. Seventh., Voice: (562) 599 6170.
  Lesbian clientele. Dance Club.
  Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM, Sat. - Sun.: 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM.
• Ripples - 5101 E. Ocean Blvd., Voice: (562) 433 0357.
  Mostly Gay Male clientele. Younger crowd. Popular dance bar. Videos and entertainment. Food available. Patio. Popular BBQ Sundays.
  Hours: noon - 2:00 AM.
• Silver Fox - 411 Redondo Ave., Voice: (562) 439 6343.
  Gay Male clientele. Popular happy hour. Karaoke 9:00 PM Wed. and Sun.
  Hours: Mon. - Sat.: noon - 2:00 AM, Sun: 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM.
• Styx - 5823 Atlantic Ave., Voice: (562) 422 5997.
  Gay Male clientele. Cruisy neighborhood bar. Beer only. Patio.
• Sweetwater Saloon - 1201 E. Broadway. (at Orange), Voice: (562) 432 7044.
  Gay Male clientele. Neighborhood bar. Popular and cruisy during the day.
  Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM.
• Whistle Stop - 5873 Atlantic., Voice: (562) 422 7927.
  50% Gay Male clientele, 50% Lesbian clientele. Neighborhood bar.
  Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM, Sat. - Sun.: 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM.

Baths

• Thirteen-Fifty West Club - 510 W. Anaheim (at Neptune), Wilmington., Voice: (562) 830 4784.
  Gay Male clientele. Private club and gym. Sundeck.
  24 hours daily.

Cafes & Restaurants

• Details - 740 E. Broadway. Voice: (562) 437 7705.
  Mixed Gay and Straight clientele.
• Double Rainbow - 5375 E. 2nd. Voice: (562) 433 2212.
  Mixed Gay and Straight clientele. Pastry and Gourmet Ice Cream.
• Funnel & Hops - 1800 E. Broadway. Voice: (562) 590 8773.
  Gay Male clientele. Piano bar and deli-style restaurant, entertainers.
• Omelette Inn - 108 W. 3rd. St., Voice: (562) 437 5625.
  Mixed Gay and Straight clientele. Breakfast and lunch.
• Los Trez Amigos - 2030 4th. Voice: (562) 434 9117.
  Mixed Gay and Straight clientele.
• Papa Bear's Cafe - 1538 E. Broadway. Voice: (562) 435 7364.
  Mixed Gay and Straight clientele.
• Two Umbrellas Cafe - 1538 E. Broadway., Voice: (562) 435 7364.
  Mixed Gay and Straight clientele. Breakfast and lunch.
• Wong's on Broadway - 1506 E. Broadway., Voice: (562) 432 0816.
  Mixed Gay and Straight clientele. Chinese cuisine.

Information Lines

• Gay/Lesbian Visitor Information, The Center Long Beach - 2017 E. Fourth St. Voice: (562) 434-4455.
  Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat.: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sun.: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM.