SAN DIEGO
The boys on the beach
Are all within reach
If you know what to do…
Hot-spot neighborhoods: Hillcrest, North Park
Drink Fuck Shake Buy Crash Eat Pump Trim Ink Hang Plan More
LA’s legendary leather retailer 665 has closed its shop on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. But you can still order from them online and get their high-quality gear shipped to you anywhere in the world. CLICK HERE to start shopping. (By clicking that link, you can get some great gear and support LEATHERMEN TRAVEL at the same time because a portion of what you spend comes back to the site.)
WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
Pecs Bar (2046 University Ave, North Park) Leather-friendly cruise bar in North Park. link
Redwing Bar & Grill (4012 30th St, North Park) Leather-friendly bar & grill in North Park. link
San Diego Eagle (3040 North Park Way, North Park) A classic bar with a classic name. link
WHERE TO FUCK
Club San Diego (3955 4th Ave, Hillcrest) A bathhouse in the heart of Hillcrest. link
WHERE TO SHAKE YOUR ASS (AND CRUISE)
Man Upp Dance parties for DILFs. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Gear Leather & Fetish (126 W Washington St, Hillcrest) The popular Palm Springs shop has opened a new location in San Diego. link
Moose Leather (2525 University Ave, North Park) San Diego’s new place for off-the-rack, second-hand, or custom-made leather. link
Pleasures and Treasures (2525 University Ave, North Park) San Diego’s sex superstore. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK SOME MORE)
Inn at the Park (525 Spruce St, Park West) Gay-friendly hotel close to Hillcrest. link
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club and Bungalows (2223 El Cajon Blvd, University Heights) Historic resort-style hotel not too far from the manly bars of North Park. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)
Arrivederci (3845 4th Ave, Hillcrest) Hearty Italian fare in Hillcrest. link
Baja Betty’s (1421 University Ave, Hillcrest) Funky Mexican restaurant in Hillcrest. link
Crest Cafe (425 Robinson Ave, Hillcrest) Ever popular diner in Hillcrest. link
Hash House A Go Go (3628 5th Ave, Hillcrest) The definitive spot for down-home brunch and more in Hillcrest. link
Jimmy Carter’s Mexican Café (3172 5th Ave, Park West) No, not that Jimmy Carter! A gay-friendly Mexican place near Hillcrest. link
Lips (3036 El Cajon Blvd, North Park) Dining with drag queens. link
Redwing Bar & Grill (4012 30th St, North Park) Leather-friendly bar & grill in North Park. link
WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)
24 Hour Fitness (3965 5th Ave, Hillcrest) Totally gay gym in Hillcrest. link
WHERE TO GET A BUZZ CUT AND BEARD TRIM
Bear Hair by Chuck (4002 Park Blvd, University Heights) Keep that fur groomed! (By appointment only.) link
The Urban Shave (2355 India St, Little Italy) A hipsterish shop in Little Italy. link
Winn’s Barber Shop (445 University Ave, Hillcrest) A place for basic cuts in Hillcrest. link
WHERE TO GET INKED
Avalon Tattoo II (3039 Adams Blvd, North Park) Much loved ink shop in North Park. link
Vivid Tattoo (449 University Ave, Hillcrest) Creative shop right in the heart of Hillcrest. link
WHO TO HANG WITH
BLUF SoCal For men into full dress leather uniform. link
San Diego Cruisers Motorcycle Club A friendly group of gay bikers. link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
March
San Diego Leather Pride Weekend A weekend packed full of events, including the contest to determine Mr San Diego Leather. link
July
San Diego Pride A big celebration in sunny San Diego. link
San Diego Leather Realm A special place for lovers of Leather and BDSM within the San Diego Pride Festival. link
MORE PLACES
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