City in Hawaii, United States
Is Honolulu LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Honolulu LGBTQ+ friendly?
Hawaii recognises same-sex marriage and has anti-discrimination laws; Waikiki has a small gay scene and Honolulu is generally relaxed.
LGBTQ+ laws in United States
Very accepting in big cities and coastal states, more conservative in the rural South. Trans rights vary by state; US passports now show birth sex.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | Yes |
| Civil unions or partnerships | Yes |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
The scene in Honolulu
Where to go
- Waikiki (Kuhio Avenue)
- Chinatown
Events
- Honolulu Pride (October)
LGBTQ+ friendliness across United States
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| New York City | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Los Angeles | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| San Francisco | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Washington, D.C. | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Chicago | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Boston | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Seattle | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Key West | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Denver | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Portland | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Fort Lauderdale | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Las Vegas | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Orlando | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Miami | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Honolulu | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| New Orleans | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| San Diego | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Maui | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Austin | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Miami Beach | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Philadelphia | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Atlanta | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Charleston | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Kauai | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Big Island | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Sedona | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Scottsdale | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Nashville | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| San Antonio | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Savannah | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
Quick answers
Is Honolulu safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Hawaii recognises same-sex marriage and has anti-discrimination laws; Waikiki has a small gay scene and Honolulu is generally relaxed.
Is same-sex marriage legal in United States?
Yes.
Where are the LGBTQ+ areas in Honolulu?
Waikiki (Kuhio Avenue); Chinatown
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- ESTA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- U.S. Department of State, travel
- TheBus and Skyline (Oahu Transit Services / Honolulu DTS)
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
- Hawaii Tourism Authority (Go Hawaii)
- Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Ratings combine national law with local attitudes and the scene. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.