Hawaii's Covid entry restrictions ended on the 25th of March 2022. For a more comprehensive guide on where to base yourself, we also recommend checking out some of the many cool places to stay in Maui. And, of course, a ton of gay resorts and guesthouses, the best of which we review in this article. Hawaii also has a fun gay scene in and around the capital city – Honolulu, with places like Scarlet Honolulu and Bacchus Waikiki hosting weekly parties and drag nights.
In addition, a gorgeous 2019 survey carried out by the Public Religion Research Institute showed that a whopping 73% of Hawaiians supported anti-discrimination legislation protecting its LGBTQ community. This has allowed LGBTQ tourism to flourish here over the past few decades, particularly for couples looking for a romantic beach getaway or a unique destination wedding. It was also the first state to consider legalizing gay marriage as far back as 1993, which led to the Supreme Court of Hawaii passing the “Hawaii Marriage Equality Act” in 2013.
Back in 1973, it was one of the first 6 states in the US to legalize homosexuality. Hawaii has a history of being super gay-friendly. In this article, we've set out some of the best gay resorts in Hawaii to help you decide where to base yourself during your gaycation in the gorgeous “Aloha State”.Īloha Guest House Is Hawaii safe for LGBTQ travelers in 2022? As if the golden white sandy beaches aren't enough, its history of volcanic activity and unique rock formations have both left a unique tint on some of its beaches, especially Papakōlea (the green sandy beach), Punaluʻu (the black sandy beach), and our favorite, Kaihalulu (the pink, yes PINK sandy beach).Īs a huge bonus, Hawaii is a state within the USA making it one of the hottest USA gay destinations – especially in 2022. No joke, this famous archipelago out in the Pacific Ocean is a paradise gay vacation spot for beach lovers. You want a gorgeous white powdery sandy beach? Tick!īut what about a PINK beach? Quadruple tick! Our pick of the most gorgeous gay resorts in Hawaii, from clothing optional resorts, gay owned guesthouses, gay hotels, and more.īeaches beaches and more beaches…that's Hawaii in a nutshell!