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Fallon Duffy
Fallon Duffy, 28 Online: Today
Body Type: Average
Height: 5′5″
Eyes: Blue
Drinking: Never
Smoking: Social Smoker
Sexuality: Homosexual
Relationship: Single
Education: Some College
Bio: English teacher and poet. Searching for someone who loves deep conversations and rainy days.
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Timothy Hughes
Timothy Hughes, 33 Online: Today
Body Type: Curvy
Height: 5′9″
Eyes: Blue
Drinking: Social Drinker
Smoking: Heavy Smoker
Sexuality: Gynosexual
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: Some College
Bio: Librarian with a passion for classic literature and quiet afternoons.
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Stefanie Middleton
Stefanie Middleton, 33 Online: Recently
Body Type: Petite
Height: 5′0″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Never
Smoking: Trying to Quit
Sexuality: Graysexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: Currently a Student
Bio: Passionate about social justice and volunteering. Let’s change the world together!
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Sandy Wall
Sandy Wall, 33 Online: Recently
Body Type: Plus-Size
Height: 5′10″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Heavy Smoker
Sexuality: Queer
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: Some High School
Bio: Student and part-time barista. Passionate about social justice and good coffee.
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Aron Lambert
Aron Lambert, 30 Online: Recently
Body Type: Slim
Height: 5′5″
Eyes: Green
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Sapiosexual
Relationship: Single
Education: No Formal Education
Bio: Fitness coach by day, Netflix binger by night. Looking for someone to keep me on my toes.
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Rafael Bruce
Rafael Bruce, 29 Online: Today
Body Type: Bear
Height: 5′1″
Eyes: Green
Drinking: Never
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: High School Diploma
Bio: Lover of all things fashion and beauty. Looking for someone to share late-night talks and brunch dates.
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Darius Morgan
Darius Morgan, 29 Online: Today
Body Type: Compact & Petite
Height: 6′1″
Eyes: Hazel
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Social Smoker
Sexuality: Demisexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: Master's Degree
Bio: Stand-up comedian and improv lover. Looking for someone to laugh with.
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Logan Dunn
Logan Dunn, 33 Online: Today
Body Type: Compact & Petite
Height: 5′5″
Eyes: Green
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Polysexual
Relationship: Single
Education: Associate Degree
Bio: Lifelong gamer and sci-fi geek. Let’s co-op our way through life.
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Julius Thomas
Julius Thomas, 31 Online: Recently
Body Type: Soft-Masculine
Height: 5′11″
Eyes: Violet
Drinking: Occasionally
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Skoliosexual
Relationship: Open Relationship
Education: Currently a Student
Bio: Nature lover who enjoys weekend camping trips. Seeking someone to stargaze with.
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Josef Bradshaw
Josef Bradshaw, 28 Online: Recently
Body Type: Athletic
Height: 6′2″
Eyes: Violet
Drinking: Trying to Quit
Smoking: Never
Sexuality: Bisexual
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: Prefer Not to Say
Bio: Ballet dancer and fitness lover. I believe in love as graceful as a pirouette.
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Finding Queer Joy in Newport's Coastal Paradise

Have you ever stood on the shores of Newport Beach watching the sunset, feeling both incredibly at home yet somehow invisible? That was my reality for years as a queer person navigating this picturesque coastal city.

My Newport Story

Three summers ago, I moved to Newport Beach for work, dazzled by the perfect weather and breathtaking coastline. I quickly found myself falling in love with early morning walks along Balboa Peninsula and weekend brunches at Lido Marina Village. But despite the beauty surrounding me, I felt a profound loneliness. Where were my people in this seemingly heteronormative paradise?

The Struggle Is Real

Let's be honest about the challenges we face:

  • Dating pools that feel smaller than the tide pools at Crystal Cove
  • Navigating spaces where you're constantly deciding whether to come out again
  • Finding genuine connections beyond the superficial beach culture
  • Dealing with those subtle microaggressions from otherwise "progressive" neighbors

Finding Your Queer Oasis

What I've learned through trial, error, and a few tears:

  • The LGBTQ+ Center OC hosts events regularly—I found my closest friends at their monthly mixer
  • Newport Beach Public Library's queer book club became my sanctuary of authentic conversations
  • Café Gratitude and Alta Coffee have become unofficial queer-friendly gathering spots
  • Sometimes creating the community you seek means being brave enough to start it yourself

Remember, your queerness is not a barrier to belonging here—it's a unique lens through which you experience this beautiful city in ways others cannot.

You are not alone in navigating these pristine shores while seeking authentic connection. Our queer community exists here, sometimes hidden in plain sight, waiting for you to find us.

Share Your Newport Journey

How are you creating queer joy in Newport Beach? Share your favorite spots or struggles below—each story strengthens our beautiful, salty, sunlit community.