Just be aware of the local laws and rights. Still, each neighborhood has its own vibe, so whether you're drawn to beachfront sunsets, artsy neighborhoods, or college-town energy, there’s a place in Florida that can feel like home.

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It is on Bayou Texar and is surrounded by parks. Lakeshore, for example, is a popular “gayborhood.” Or, if closer to downtown is more your thing, the artsy and hip All Saints neighborhood, is quirky, fun and very gay-friendly.

You may have noticed that Tallahassee has a reputation for being particularly “lesbian-friendly”, and that may stem from the fact that between 1905-1947 FSU was a women-only institution, and was one of the largest women-only universities in the country!

Again, Tallahassee is a lone “island of blue” in a sea of red, so please do beware that 15 minutes in any direction outside of the city, attitudes about the LGBT community can change dramatically.

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Disclaimer: Most gay-friendly cities in Florida are quite diverse, and neighborhoods can change dramatically in just a few short blocks.

Lake Worth is the residence of the Lesbian Community Center and Compass Gay for Palm Beach County. We wouldn’t be surprised. Quaint and charming, cultured and European, St. Augustine’s history is quite alluring to LGBT travelers. Aside from mosquitoes and those pesky hurricanes, who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by water and sun the majority of the year.

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Gainesville

Most college towns tend to be more progressive, open and tolerant, and the small college town of Gainesville, home to the University of Florida, is no exception. “But there are still more of us who support equality than those who do not - and I commend each and every city that fought against tall odds to show their continued support of our community.”

But some Central Florida cities, like Daytona Beach, did not follow the trend.

There are other gay-owned businesses, such as Mad Hatter Lounge and Paradiso Ristorante. While most of the Florida Panhandle is pretty conservative, Tallahassee is solid blue.

Given the left-leaning slant of the city, it’s surprising that Tallahassee doesn’t have a more visible gay population. The “gay-friendliest” beach is on County Road 399, two miles past the Gulf Islands National Seashore sign.

Beach Towns

Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Panama City Beach are among the places seen as “up-and-coming” gay-friendly, family-friendly destinations, especially for LGBT families with children.

 

Tallahassee

Tallahassee is not only the college hometowns of both Florida State University and Florida A&M University, but is also the state capital, and is considered a hub for science, education and state-level politics.

It rates the largest U.S. cities, including in Florida, based on how LGBTQ-friendly they are.

In Central Florida, Orlando was the only city that got a 100% on the index. Adjacent to it is the Kenwood neighborhood with streets made in 1920s cottages. Head over to the Tin Roof on Sundays to cheer on your favorite drag queen during the Battle of the Divas.

For our complete LGBTQ guide to Delray, check out our Gay Florida Road Trip Guide to Delray Beach.

Florida Keys – Key West

The Florida Keys, in general, are “gay-friendly”, however gay transplants have been relocating and vacationing in the island paradise of Key West since the early 1970s.