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
Places & venues
All places910WeHo
West Hollywood educational and community space for kink-positive classes, socials, and curated parties—910weho.com lists rules, parking, and event registration.
Black Thorn
Oakland Bay Area rental dungeon and photo-friendly studio—five themed rooms, booking requests, waivers, and ID requirements per public site copy (not a drop-in pro-domme house).
Club 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.
Vendors & makers
All vendorsFlogging Farmers
We’re Flogging Farmers—making handcrafted birch wood floggers and impact implements with an eye for balance, finish, and durability. We love building pieces that feel great in hand and hold up to real play.
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.
Free-to-be Boudoir
Free-to-be Boudoir provides photography services for kink events. Photographer details and additional background are available on their about page.
Education & guides
Learning libraryHow To Talk To Your Partner About Kink
Why the conversation feels difficult, how to start it, and how to keep it healthy—without pressure or manipulation.
How Couples Introduce BDSM Into Their Relationship
How to start the conversation about BDSM with your partner—honest communication, consent, boundaries, and where to learn together.
2257 Record-Keeping: How It Helped—and Hurt—the Adult Industry
An in-depth analysis of how 2257/2257A record-keeping requirements have impacted the adult industry, examining both the benefits of professionalized age verification and the burdens on small creators.
What Is Kink Aware Professionals (KAP) - And Why You Should Know About It
KAP is NCSF's directory of professionals sensitive to kink, BDSM, fetish, and nonmonogamy. Here's how to use it, what it provides, and what to watch out for.
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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.