Being home to the world's largest naval fleet means there are sailors everywhere. Marine base Camp Pendleton is only about an hour's drive away too, so there is a large and celebrated military presence in the city. If you're gay and happen to be in Gay San Diego, you'll want to head to Hillcrest. The gayborhood is North and West of Balboa Park and home to some of San Diego's best food options.
Here you'll find dozens of bars and clubs along the main strip of University Avenue, including perennial favorites like Urban Mo's and Rich's. Pride events also occur in the area, with the parade route running from University down 6th Avenue and ending in the park. San Diego has one of the largest nude beaches in the nation. Black's Beach stretches for several miles under beautiful cliffs west of Torrey Pines State Park and is the perfect place to spend the lazy Sunday after Pride suntanning.
