two men sitting on the edge of the pool at The Wet Spot next to the Mari Jean Hotel in St. Pete

The Grand Central District offers many restaurants and hangout spots that are LGBTQ+ friendly.

The Grand Central District

Colorful, edgy and always welcoming, this is the part of town where the cool kids hang out. It’s the birthplace of St. Pete Pride – which makes sense, because it’s the city’s original gayborhood and a place where Pride flags fly year-round. 


The LGBTQ+ community is the foundation of this vibrant neighborhood. Whether it’s June (Pride Month) or not, the Grand Central District is always a place where everyone is welcome and celebrated.