The bar, opened in 1977, literally looks like a mine shaft with exposed beams and wall decor adding to the theme. Mineshaft is considered the anchor of Long Beach’s Broadway corridor, a mile long stretch between Alamitos Avenue and Cherry Avenue with the city’s densest collection of gay establishments. Even the mayor of Long Beach is an out and proud gay man, so it’s no wonder that the city would have its own bar scene catering to the community.Īccording to la. if you’re in the Long Beach area there are a few bars to start with. There’s also an LGBTQ swim team, other gay sports leagues, and even the city hosts its own Pride Parade and Festival. Long Beach has its own LGBTQ Center offering a library and health services tailored to the LGBTQ community. Long Beach may be primarily known for its tourist attractions, art scene, bustling downtown, and its port - the largest in the nation - the city has a vibrant queer scene, built by local residents, is as open-minded and inclusive as anywhere in the state. While West Hollywood is considered the Mecca for anything LGBTQ Long Beach has a thriving queer community by the waterside. Long Beach is quickly becoming more and more of a safe haven for LGBTQ individuals with its queer spaces exploding in popularity.