Pacific · CA
California kink events, places, vendors, and education
Upcoming events, public venues, local vendors, and guides for exploring the California scene in 2026.
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Upcoming events & conventions
All California eventsFeatured convention
Dark Odyssey Surrender 2026
Showing 8 + featured of 138 upcoming in California
Places & venues
All placesClub FA (Freedom Acres)
Large on-premise swing club - 13,000+ sq ft, Wed-Sun, BYOB, buffet.
Club Joi
Large LA swing club - 10,000+ sq ft, couples and single women, BYOB.
Club KISS
SF on-premise party - pre-screened couples and single women, BYOB.
House of Black
3,500 sq ft lifestyle and kink events space - private membership.
Power Exchange
San Francisco adult nightclub at 220 Jones Street since 1996. Open Wednesday-Sunday. 18+. Membership optional. Official calendar on powerexchange.com.
Thad's Private Social Club
San Diego licensed swingers club - pool, jacuzzi, dance floor; invitation system.
Vendors & makers
All vendorsFlogging Farmers
We’re Flogging Farmers, makers of handcrafted birch floggers and impact toys built to feel as good in your hand as they do in play. Every piece is made with an eye for balance, durability, and a beautiful finish, because we believe a well-made toy!
EF Leather
EF Leather specializes in high-quality impact toys including floggers, kangaroo-handled whips, nylon whips, galley whips, cat o’ nine tails, and leather goods. They describe a focus on precision, craftsmanship, and authenticity, with offerings that include vending, demonstrations, and educational classes..
M. Benson
M. Benson describes their work as luxury, high-end bondage gear made from high quality materials and built to last. Their site includes collections like Hellebore and a full catalog of products..
Education & guides
Learning libraryKink research desk
Short briefs on BDSM, fetish, consent, and polyamory research, each tied to a public event or play space on this site.
How to Talk to Your Partner About Kink
How to tell a partner one sexual interest, how to hear a no, and how not to turn the first conversation into a scene.
Kink Resources Worth Bookmarking
Which organizations do advocacy, clinical guidance, research, and archiving, and which kinds of sites do not belong in a citation.
Kink Books and Studies Worth Citing
Which kink books are manuals, which are ethnographies, and what the 2013 Wismeijer and van Assen mental-health study does and does not show.
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Questions about this directory
What does the California directory include?
This hub lists upcoming kink-friendly events, BDSM and play spaces, and swing and lifestyle clubs we currently have on file for California. Counts change as listings are added or dates pass - always confirm details with organizers and venues.
How should I verify an event or venue before I go?
Use official websites, ticketing pages, and direct contact for hours, pricing, dress codes, and consent policies. ECKE summarizes public information; it is not a substitute for the venue’s or producer’s own rules.
Is California the only state you cover?
We list venues and events across North America; this page focuses on California (Pacific). Use the state links on this site to browse other regions.
Where can I read beginner-friendly guides?
Start with the education library and blog pillars on this site - topics include consent, what to expect at a kink event, and how to find events near you.