While some downtown bars may occasionally experiment with a gay night, it usually involves the spectacle of a drag show to draw in crowds. Despite decades of faithful patronage and often having the dubious honor of being the only gay hangout in town, the latest bar to close its doors fell victim to the escalating costs of running a business so close to State Street. Chameleon is long gone, as is Fathom and most recently Gold Coast. Gay bars in this city are few and far between.
This is especially true if the straight scene in Santa Barbara has little to offer you. Admit it, it’s a freaking hassle going out to State Street on any particular night of the week.
