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East Coast girl

Hi! I grew up on the East Coast, mostly outside Philadelphia, lived in California for a while and just moved back to the Philly area. I'd love to meet people out here or if anyone has any advice for where I can meet lesbians that'd be great! It's kind of a culture shock moving from the gay/lesbian mecca of San Francisco to suburban PA! Help!

oceansunset's picture

hi!

come back to california! j/k :)
samgale24's picture

hello :)

I may someday - I loved living in CA! :)

 

oceansunset's picture

if you don't mind my asking,

what took you back to the east coast?

samgale24's picture

it's complicated

My answer to everyone else is that I moved for family. I grew up here and to everyone I'm just coming home. Truth is I was ready to move to Minnesota with my gf and my relationship imploded, we broke up and I moved back east... :( not really the best story, but it is nice to be home with family again.
oceansunset's picture

aw :(

sorry to hear about the relationship not working out.  at least you are home and with your family.  i miss my family; they are about 2,500 miles away.

san francisco is pretty tough to beat as far as the gay scene goes, no matter where you go.  have you found anything in PA? i will be up in sf next weekend.

samgale24's picture

lucky!

SF is great! That is definitely one thing i miss the most about living out there. It was nice having a great lesbian scene. And now...well, I don't know a single lesbian who lives in the area! Bummer. Are you from the East coast originally too? 
oceansunset's picture

they must be somewhere around there

the lesbians all moved to sf and berkeley ;) haha j/k.  hopefully there are a few hangouts in the area where they are hiding.

where were your favorite places to go in sf?

my home is 2,500 miles the other way - west - from california.  think beaches, pineapples, volcano, aloha, etc.  :)

samgale24's picture

that is so sweet!

Hawaii?! So cool! I've only ever been there once, but absolutely loved it! My favorite animals are sea turtles (strange, I know) and I got to see them for the first time in the wild when I visited - it was amazing! I didn't get to swim with them though, which I would love to do someday.

SF...well, what do you like? Are you looking for lesbian hangouts or just cool places in general? I have recommendations for both! :)

oceansunset's picture

:)

yes, i'm from hawaii.  which island(s) did you visit? sea turtles are really cool.  i've seen them at the beach.

as for sf, it would be great to get ideas for lesbian hangouts and cool places to go.  whenever i go there, it's so overwhelming because there are so many neighborhoods, cafes, shops and restaurants to choose from.

samgale24's picture

well...

K, so here are some my favorites, but you're right there are tons of sweet places to check out...Breakfast - squat and gobble and dolores park cafe, sushi - baracuda, off the beaten path - roadside bbq (amazing southern style cooking, it's in the richmond district, but definitely worth the drive!). Bars, I would check out lime - trendy but fun, the lex - all lesbians all the time, and my fav vesuvio's in north beach.

If you like the outdoors check out golden gate park, so beautiful! Great disc golf course! The park beach chalet is down by the beach is has great beer and food. There always seems to be fun events going on, so I would just google that b4 you head there.

Hope that was helpful! :)

 

oceansunset's picture

thanks!

those sound like great suggestions.  i'll see what i can fit into one weekend.  my friend up there is straight, but she's a good sport about coming along to gay bars.  :)

do you remember that cheesy movie "down to you" or something like that (freddie prinze, jr.)? there is this scene where they are pretty much right next to the golden gate bridge and the water.  i'm wondering how to get down there.  that would be cool as well.

have you been to the muir woods? i think they might be north of sf.  i heard it was really pretty.

lleesmith21's picture

Sisters

If you're into bar scene go to Sisters or maybe hanging out at a local glbt center, William Way Center.
samgale24's picture

thanks!

Good ideas! Thanks! :)
epbut's picture

Not philly but. . .

Maryland... one part for school and another at home. But a lot of my fam lives in philly. 

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice anywhere.
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
MLK

samgale24's picture

How about Baltimore?

I'm going to be visiting a friend who lives in Baltimore in a couple of weeks...heard of any kind of lesbian scene there?
epbut's picture

I know there is a huge one.

In bmore, but I personally have never been. BUT, I can definitely find out. I should know these things anyway. 

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice anywhere.
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
MLK

Mattluvzunot's picture

aww i love Philly : )

Well it is not that bad In Philly you just got to hit up the nice areas there is alot to do in Philly

Stuck in Texas wish I was elsewhere


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