Live the SLO Life with Pride
The SLO life is for everyone, especially during Pridefest 2025, a weekend-long celebration of love, identity and community in the heart of San Luis Obispo.
Hosted by the GALA Pride & Diversity Center, this year’s festivities include the high-energy Pride in the Plaza festival on Saturday, featuring drag performances and local food, plus Trans Pride in the Park with 50+ vendors, food trucks, music, and resources. Plus, attend fundraisers, workshops and other events coordinated by Central Coast Pride throughout May and June.
Dance along or soak up the vibes: Pridefest is the perfect time to experience the joy and inclusivity that define the Central Coast, Then, Now, Forever.
Central CoAST Pride
Central Coast Pride, the events program of the Gala Pride & Diversity Center, hosts inclusive events throughout the year, including the annual Pride celebration each June. This month-long series features advocacy workshops, community gatherings, performances, and a weekend of festivities that bring people together to celebrate diversity and stand with the LGBTQ+ community.
Events & Happenings
Rainbow Dungeons & Dragons at the Gala Pride & Diversity Center
Learn the basics or dive right into a fantasy world at this beginner-friendly tabletop roleplaying game meetup. This happens the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month.
Trans* Tuesday at the Gala Pride & Diversity Center
This in-person safe space offers peer-to-peer support for trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and questioning people. First-timers welcome!
Pandora’s Trivia Pizza Party at Benny’s Pizza Palace
Queer? Ally? Just love pizza and good conversations? Join us at Benny’s Pizza Palace & Social Club, a safe space for LGBTQIA+ meetups, at 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
Where to Stay During Central Coast Pride
San Luis Obispo is your homebase away from home – not just during Pride Month, but all year long. Post up in a SLO hotel, close to the action, or book a cozy homestay where you can relax and unwind after the festivities.
San Luis Obispo Queer Spaces
SLO boasts a variety of LGBTQ+ inclusive establishments that maintain their warm and welcoming atmosphere year-round, extending a hand of hospitality to everyone. Check out some of our favorite spots that embrace and represent the LGBTQIA+ community.
LGBTQIA+ Eats & Hangs
Luna Red
Brunch? Brunch. After a long night out, locals love to meet at Luna Red for a late meal and plenty of signature cocktails. Try to grab a seat on the patio–the downtown view is gorgeous.
NOVO Restaurant & Lounge
Novo has been a proud supporter of San Luis Obispo’s LGBTQIA+ community for years, and we give back by booking tables for their legendary (and classy) brunches, lunches and dinners.
Libertine Brewing
Local brewery Libertine hosts queer-friendly events throughout the year, including Drag Brunch. Check their calendar for upcoming shindigs if you’re thirsty for more.
Junk Girls
The Junk Girls have a passion for giving found, vintage, and forgotten objects new life. Founded in 2009, they create art, lighting, furniture, jewelry, and home decor. They find beauty in the ordinary and character in a life well-lived.
Sidecar Cocktail Co
The music plays on at Sidecar, a retro space enclosed by brick walls and bookshelves. Order an eclectic original cocktail or take a leap of faith and let their mixologists whip up a custom creation.
San Luis Obispo LGBTQIA+ Events
We come together, no matter the weather (But the weather here is pretty great). Hit up these tasty, tenacious and toast-worthy community events while you’re in town – from our favorite drag brunch to teen-friendly to-dos, there’s something for everyone.
