TAG-Approved Hotels in Los Angeles

03/15/2013

Frontiers LA

"I think businesses ought to treat their customers right. Even their gay customers," said Sean Penn's titular character in the film Milk. In the never-ending battle for LGBT rights, economic equality is synonymous with social equality, and in a capitalistic society, every purchase is like casting a ballot. Gay consumers make a political statement anytime they decide which airline to fly, on which fast food to chow down and which hotels to patronize.

This necessity for queer-friendly accommodations inspired San Francisco-based Community Marketing, Inc to create the TAG Approved Program. Founded in 1997, the TAG recognizes “LGBT-welcoming” hotels, resorts and B&Bs that meet acceptance standards by adding them to a directory—a cost-effective way to reach gay and lesbian consumers throughout North America. Although a boon to gay travelers, TAG's primary motivation was to benefit 'out' hotel employees.

Seek out the following TAG-approved hotels, located in these Los Angeles regions: Downtown, Hollywood, West Hollywood, LAX, Westside, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley and Pasadena.

Find out more about the TAG Approved Program and view a map of TAG-approved hotels after the jump.

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World Firefighters Games 2014 Special Offers

03/15/2013

Special SuperShuttle and ExecuCar pricing to Los Angeles Area Hotels* Special Hotel Price of $14.00 per person each way (Shared Ride) when you book online and use discount code E4RXN. Take advantage of private Town Car Service using ExecuCar Town Car transportation with meet and greet service, and save $20 off round-trip transportation

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The Best Restaurants in Hollywood

03/14/2013

Tara de Lis

Like all great actors, Hollywood is constantly reinventing itself. At various times, it’s been known as the home of pioneering movie studios, the first Academy Awards ceremony, an Art Deco treasure trove, a punk rock stomping ground, a tourist T-shirt mecca, and an epicenter of nightlife. These restaurants, from as far back as 1919 to more recent openings, have helped to establish Hollywood as one of the hottest dining and drinking destinations in the city.

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Restaurants Near Los Angeles Museums

03/14/2013

Joshua Lurie

There’s a constant dialogue about whether or not food is art, and that’s a conversation that has no clear-cut resolution. However, one thing’s for sure: people who experience art in museums need sustenance before or after their excursions. Here are some of our favorite restaurants located near key Los Angeles cultural institutions.

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ViSalus National Success Training 2013 Special Offers

03/14/2013

Special SuperShuttle and ExecuCar pricing to Los Angeles Area Hotels* Special Hotel Price of $14.00 per person each way (Shared Ride) when you book online and use discount code E4RXN. Take advantage of private Town Car Service using ExecuCar Town Car transportation with meet and greet service, and save $20 off round-trip transportation.

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Top Must-Try Burgers in Los Angeles

03/14/2013

Joshua Lurie

There’s no doubt, Angelenos are believers in burgers. Los Angeles County has hundreds of burger outlets and we’ve been savvy enough to produce In-N-Out, a regional chain that started in Baldwin Park and still has street cred. LA is the birthplace of Umami Burger, which is expanding nationally and seems destined for a global stage. There are more local spots that deserve national recognition for their burgers, including the timeless Bill & Hiroko’s and the contemporary Father’s Office. Here are 10 of our other favorite burger options in Los Angeles.

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Things to Do in Venice, California

03/07/2013

Discover Los Angeles

From its world famous boardwalk and beautiful beach to the shopper’s paradise of Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice offers a unique and vibrant mix of activities and attractions. Read on to find out more about one of LA’s top neighborhoods.

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