Local LGBTQ+ Organizations

 Gala Pride and Diversity Center

Supports and empowers people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions to strengthen and unite the Central Coast community.

House of Pride and Equality

A committed and dedicated group that encourages Santa Maria to strive for equity and equality for all in the LGBTQ+ community through grassroots collective efforts pushing Latinx narratives to the forefront.

5 Cities Hope

Provides an inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies of all ages and backgrounds to connect with one another.

Cal Poly pride center

Envisions a stronger and braver Cal Poly community that is radically inclusive of all sexualities, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Tranz Central Coast

The trusted point of contact for transgender people, their families and allies, and the community at large, through resources and support.

SLO Queerdos

Brings the central coast community closer together by hosting drag shows and parties at clubs and bars throughout San Luis Obispo County.

The Queer crowd

A group of progressive weirdos, queerdos, radicals, and intellectuals organizing to encourage a more consistently confident, colorful, egalitarian and engaged community.

Queer Slo

An official LGBTQ+ guide to California’s central coast.