Gay cruising spots in san diego

What are people saying about parks in San Diego, CA? This is a review for parks in San Diego, CA: "Great beach! Have we got something wrong? Get there early for the best spots. Please use this form to let us know. Post a Review. In the past, places like Balboa Park and parts of the beaches were well-known meeting grounds for men seeking discreet encounters.

Balboa Park is heavily patrolled and frequented by families and tourists, and the era of park cruising has passed.

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San Diego once had a reputation for outdoor gay cruising, but that side of the scene has largely faded. San Diego once had a reputation for outdoor gay cruising, but that side of the scene has largely faded. Post a Review More Info. Cruising update: "Belmont Park" | Sniffies has all the latest updates and tips for cruising at Belmont Park, including the best days and times for meeting up with other guys who are looking to hookup.

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Over time, increased policing, redevelopment of public spaces, and the rise of digital apps shifted cruising out of the parks and into private spaces or online. I was a little intimidated about the hike down & up, it's been several years since I've been here, but the steps seem to be improved.

What remains is its cultural significance: a reminder of how gay communities carved out space for themselves at a time when visibility and acceptance were far from guaranteed. Police stings were common, yet the spot remained active as a meeting point and a symbol of the underground gay scene.

Balboa Park is still worth visiting in a non-cruising capacity. Or has something changed and we have not yet updated our pages? See more cruising spots in San Diego. In the past, places like Balboa Park and parts of the beaches were well-known meeting grounds for men seeking discreet encounters.

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