The cornerstone of the LGBTQ community in Coachella Valley, affectionately called “The Center,” they see more than 65,000 guests every year. The LGBTQ Palm Springs Community LGBT Community Center of the Desert Here are some more fun facts about Palm Springs.
Today, it is a sprawling desert empire where everyone and their mother are LGBTQ-friendly. The municipality became a booming resort in the 1900s when tourists arrived to treat health conditions with dry heat. Native Americans settled the area for thousands of years and many streets in the Palm Springs have Native American names. Located within Coachella Valley (yes that famous festival) the city is 107 miles east of L.A. That’s the city’s nickname due to the large population of celebrities that live in Palm Springs. From charming village shops to unique artsy stores, wrapped up in old-Hollywood glamour, this desert town is far from sleepy.
Boasting over 325 days of sunshine and a 50% gay population, residents here feel truly at home. Laidback and resort casual, Palm Springs is the American epicenter of the LGBTQ community.
