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Gay Orange County
Now, everything LGBTQ+ in Orange County in one website.
Gay Orange County
Now, everything LGBTQ+ in Orange County in one website.
About Gay Orange County
Our Website
GayOrangeCounty.com is the leading online resource for the LGBTQ+ community in Orange County, California. We highlight gay-owned and LGBTQ-friendly businesses, events, activities, and community organizations across OC—helping both local residents and visitors discover inclusive, welcoming, and supportive spaces throughout Orange County.
Our Mission
At Gay Orange County, we are dedicated to providing our LGBTQ+ community with a high-quality all-inclusive website with reliable up-to-date information that meets our unique community needs. We strive to be a trusted partner for our gay community, organizations, businesses, services, and individuals alike, offering up-to-date events information for the LGBTQ+ community in Orange County, California.
The word “Gay” is used in this website to encompass all who identify under all definitions of LGBTQ+.
Orange County 🍊
Orange County, California has 34 cities and is the 7th wealthiest County in California. Orange County has a population of just over 3.1 million and it is estimated that there are up to 90,000 residents who identify as LGBTQ+. In 2023, Orange County voted to recognize and celebrate Gay Pride in June, but voted not to fly the rainbow flag.
Gay Orange County History 🏳️🌈
Gay Orange County has a long history that has been kept hush hush, and had been in the shadows of the more well-known LGBTQ+ neighborhoods of West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and Long Beach. However, Orange County has had a gay presence, venues, and clubs since the 1940s.
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LGBTQ+ Community Facts & Definitions
What is the Rainbow Flag?
