Destinations

Social Island 8

New to Second Life? Meet new friends, go through Second Life tutorials, and more at Social Island!

Social Island 10

New to Second Life? Meet new friends, go through Second Life tutorials, and more at Social Island!

Romance

Snuggles Wedding Chapel

Enjoy an automated wedding service in this small intimate chapel that is surrounded by a beautiful forest. There's no need to book or wait! Stay and explore the beautiful Snuggles Forest and all it has to offer.

Snowy River Saloon

One of the friendliest clubs on the grid! The best in country music and dancing! Offering games and contests like bull riding, darts, and bowling.

Castles & Ruins

SLDomina - The Rave Castle

SLDomina is a rave castle in Roman ruins. There's a forest, romantic cave, fairy magic location, roman castle with rave graffiti, and a stage Feel free to explore, take pictures or just relax.

SLDomina Photo Studio

SLDomina Photo Studio provides lights, poses, backgrounds, equipment, and gadgets for novice and professional photographers - to use freely and also to buy.

Help & How To

SLEA Art Sandbox

SLEA Art Sandbox is a respectful, safe area for artists to freely create virtual art using SL tools expressing individual originality, innovation, and experimentation to expand virtual arts. Join the group to rez and returns are made every Friday.

Sports & Hobbies

SL Surfing Association

Welcome to the SL Surfing Archipelago, home of the SL Surfing Association and the SL Surfing Hall of Fame. Awesome waves are always running. There are free loaner boards for you to use, and a rez area to use your own. Plenty of beach for chillaxin'! Check out the video reel of radical SL Surfing videos. You'll also find freebies and much more! Join the tubular action.

Second Life Origins

SL Historical Museum

Learn about the origins of Second Life and see displays of historical artifacts, images, and notecards that have been instrumental in shaping SL. Wear a free, fully-customizable avatar of our Primitar "ancestors" and relive magic from the early days.

Media, Movies & TV

SL Enquirer

The SL Enquirer is the longest-running freelance media source in Second Life, covering virtual world news since 2005. They specialize in business, entertainment, and virtual culture news. Visit them at slenquirer.com.

Photogenic Spots

Skye Neist Point

Skye Neist Point is a landscape for dreamers and photographers to hang out and take in breathtaking scenery - a massive cliff tower topped by the Basilisk Castle, lush ravines, forests, and dune-scapes. Follow cliff and forest paths or dally on one of the interactive scenes. It is also home to the Studio Skye store.

Sky Music Park

Sky Music Park is an international live music venue built in a natural outdoor setting. Showcasing many of the top SL musical entertainers, the professional staff go to great lengths to ensure a comfortable, safe, and positive experience for SL residents. Pop, Rock, Country, Blues, and Jazz are the main musical genres. Dress code is casual, all members of the community are encouraged to visit.

Sintiklia

Sintiklia specializes on female and male alpha hairstyles, rigged and unrigged. Make-up appliers are also available for different heads and mesh accessories and jewelry. For more information and new releases visit fb.com/sintiklia

SilentSparrow

~silentsparrow~ presents an eclectic mix of gothic and neo-victorian apparel and tattoos along with 100% original plush animals, art and decor! Often straying into vintage and historically inspired designs. Influenced by the dark and often by the whimsical, as well, with a strong love of rich brocades and unexpected colors. Always illustrated by hand and overflowing with almost obsessive details.

Haunted

Sinatra's Spook House

Terror awaits all who brave the Spook House, an interactive "dark" attraction that is among the oldest haunted rides in Second Life. After you've been shaken up, wobble over to the other unsettling sights in the area. The Spook House ride was built in 2003 and is one of the oldest dark rides in Second Life.

Shui Mo Gallery

Explore the artwork of Resident FionaFei at the Shiu Mo Gallery. Shui Mo, meaning "ink" in Chinese, is a series of installations created in the style of Chinese ink brush painting, depicting a common theme or landscape seen in many traditional Chinese paintings.

Shu Mesh

Visit Shu Mesh for all your cyber shopping needs! Find all kinds of clothing and accessories in cyberpunk and sci-fi themes. Also available are fashions for Gor, Goth, Furry avatars, and more!

Shobu

Shobu is the community center for the Sakura Linden Homes. Enjoy dozens of beautiful gardens and koi ponds, or sit and have some Japanese tea with new friends. The cherry trees have begun their annual cycle coinciding with cherry blossom time in Japan. They transition in three week-long stages. In the last week of March, the trees transform into a state with buds visible. In the first week of April, the buds will bloom. Finally, in the second week of April, the petals start to fall.

Role-playing Communities

Shadowfall Township

Shadowfall is a city on the verge of total chaos. Police and criminals battle for control of the crime-ridden streets. Corrupt city officials make back door deals with less than reputable corporations. Both new and seasoned role players are welcome. A variety of role-play opportunities await you. Be a police officer or firefighter or even join a gang. More info at www.shadowfall-sl.org

Romance

Serenity Gardens & Music Venue

Serenity Gardens is a romantic destination ideal for dates, weddings, and private parties. Enjoy the garden and ballroom dancing with seasonal decor and custom designs for parties.

International

Parc de la Serenite

Reflect and renew at Serenite, a peaceful spot featuring lush gardens, stone bridges, and a seaside cutting garden.

Serene Heart Community

Serene Heart is a monastic Ecumenical Community, set up so that they share prayers together, in the spirit of Christian ecumenism. There are Prayer services all day. Check the information panel outside the Church of Reconciliation.

Sequoia Retreat

An exotic and erotic bathhouse in the middle of The Redwood Grove, Sequoia Retreat provides a perfect spot for you and a playmate to get away from it all. Relaxation is the focus, with all the comforts and stimulation you'd expect.

Home & Garden

Serendipity Designs

Serendipity Designs is an eclectic store supporting various lifestyles in Second Life but specializing in all things rustic. All creations are made with love to enhance your Second Life experience.

Land & Estates

Serena Estates

Established in 2006, Serena Estates is the creative effort of the managers who wanted to portray a world where diversity is accepted and celebrated. With such division and strife in our real world, Second Life is a respite from the hate and intolerance now permeating society. They have different communities happily coexisting in this world.

Selen's Gallery

Selen’s gallery, open since 2020, has original art by the French digital artist on 2 levels, including a machinima room. The gallery has also extensions exhibiting a new round of other 2D and 3D artists every 3 months.

Shopping Events

Sense Event

The Sense Event is a monthly event that begins on the 15th of each month. The event is focused on chic/casual-glam, but also follows seasonal trends. It showcases distinguished Second Life brands releasing content for men and women, as well as home and garden.

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Second Pride

This year, Second Pride is celebrating 20 years of service to the LGBTQ+ community in Second Life. Running June 20th through June 29th, this year’s main event features DJs, singers, and live shows covering all styles and genres across three stages for the first time. Explore both regions of Second Pride all year ‘round. You’ll find shops selling clothing, accessories, furniture, animations, and much more, from LGBTQ+ creators and allies. You’ll also find information about LGBTQ+ friendly communities, support services, art installations, photo opportunities, games, rides, and lots of fun! During this event, Second Pride is raising funds for the It Gets Better organization. So, whichever color of the rainbow you are, you are welcome at Second Pride!

Discussions & Communities

Second Life Book Club

Meet fellow readers and discuss your favorite books at the Second Life Book Club archipelago, where many layered book worlds wait for your exploration. From April 2020 to October 2024 the SL Book Club Islands were the location for a weekly book presentation with authors from all over the world. The archived playlist can be viewed on YouTube at second.life/slbc. Contact Draxtor Despres if you want to organize a reading group, a presentation, or anything related to the written word.

Second Life Endowment For The Arts

Use the Second Life Endowment For The Arts (SLEA) experience to visit 9 regions of diverse creativity representing the many levels of virtual art in SL, including 2 & 3D, Theater, Literature, Visual, Machinima, Art Education, and Media Art. Cost-free grants are awarded! Learn more at sleagrants.com

Seaside Lounge

Seaside Lounge is a mystical and magical destination with some of the best live musicians. You can enjoy live music, dancing, and the islands in the sky that call your name. There are also hidden corners where you never know what you might find.

Seanchai Library

One of Second Life's longest-running spoken word programs - dedicated to sharing stories of all kinds through live presentations. Bringing stories to life in Second Life (and other virtual worlds) since 2008. For more details, visit seanchailibrary.com

Schadenfreude

Located in, and underneath, a big black elephant at Nouveau, Schadenfreude carries an eclectic variety of accoutrements for your avatar and surroundings.

Samandiriel

Samandiriel is the creative and imaginative island home of Second Life Resident Dorian Cao and The Jewell Theatre. Step outside and discover a land full of beautiful domed structures, including a theater, forest paths and bridges, and medieval-style cottages.

Salt & Pepper

Salt & Pepper carries female clothing and accessories rigged for a variety of mesh bodies.

International

Salinas Beach

Salinas Beach is an international hangout destination with a tropical island theme. Visitors from across the globe gather here to relax, play games like Greedy and Blitz, or enjoy the coastal views. It's a great spot for casual gatherings, photography, or peaceful solo moments.

Underwater

Safe Waters Foundation

Safe Waters Foundation Headquarters is a resource location for mermaids, mermen, and underwater life in SL. Visit and explore a huge undersea garden area.

Sacred Cauldron

Sacred Cauldron is the virtual home of Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary, the only state-recognized (Washington state) degree-granting institution for the study of Wiccan Ministry. Sacred Cauldron hosts a variety of workshops each week along with daily devotionals and weekly rituals that are open to the public. Visitors can also tour the many temple and fantasy landscapes on the region.

Rug's Boom Boom Blue

Rugs BoomBoomBlue is a seedy blues bar and Burlesque-styled dive in Second Life. Join the bar flies and rats for a chat, or come answer trivia in the beautiful gardens while dancing with a friend.

Runestone

Runestone is a special place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Dance, meditate, or cuddle with a loved-one, visit the quaint cottages, or explore the garden with its waterfalls, rope-swings, and hidden pirate's cave.

Real Life

Royal Opera Garnier

A true replica of the Parisien Royal Opera Garnier with amazing shows every Sunday. It was formed to encourage, educate and support the best in classical arts including music, dance, art, opera, and theater.

Land & Estates

Royal Estate

Royal Estate provides high prims with low prices. They offer friendly customer staff and daily restarting regions. The main purpose of Royal Estate is customer satisfaction. Build your royalty place with Royal Estate.

Ross Mosque

Listen to the call to prayer and come to pray! This mosque was built by Jessica Ornitz on commission from Prokofy Neva as an architectural tribute.

Roscommon Ridge

Located on the northwest flanks of Mount Campion the highest mountain in SL, Roscommon Ridge is an annex of Mount Campion National Forest. Containing over 37,000 sq meters of gorgeous alpine garden of trails, canyons, forest, rivers, waterfalls and caves. Well suited for horseback riding and photography. Come and explore!

Photogenic Spots

Rosa Scotia

Arrive on the picturesque docks of Rosa Scotia, a whimsical journey back in time. During a period where the moment stood still, and the laughter and joy of the people was bountiful. Enjoy the lush downtown historic district offering a truly remarkable sense of mom and pop and community based business, purely decoration. As well as a vineyard, and relaxing beach to enjoy the smell of the air.

RoseGarden

RoseGarden is the home of LadyRose, decorated to show all four seasons in one region. Each island focuses on the emotion of each season. Spring has whimsy, budding romance, gardens, and a treehouse. Summer is perfect for vacation, parties, lounges, bars, tiki house, and pool. Fall has an eerie cemetery, ghosts, magical/possessed items, and camping. Winter has comfort, family time, snuggles, and warm happy Christmas time!

Rosary

Rosary is a 100% original mesh women's clothing brand that offers casual to elegant clothing and accessories for every occasion.

Rockin' Robin at The PureLife Lodge

Rockin' Robin at The PureLife Lodge is a premier club featuring music from the 1950s to current, with some of the best DJs and live singers on the grid! With a low-lag design, friendly staff, and fun events and themes, Rockin' Robin welcomes everyone! The music is always rockin' at Rockin' Robin and, if exploration is your thing, there's lots to see and do on the professionally designed, national park-themed region!

Romanum

Travel back to ancient Rome to a place and time where you can live the glorious days of the great Roman Empire. Centered around Forum Romanum, this expansive, picturesque region group offers historical and realistic role-play for gay and bisexual men. Age-verified, adult access only.

Education

Rockcliffe University Consortium

Rockcliffe University Consortium is an online nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of science, education, and research in 3D virtual environments. There are free workshops and forums provided on a regular basis, as well as live music and movies. There's also a theater, art gallery, sandbox and a full academic research library.

Rockin' Country Roads

Rockin' Country Roads is a country music club where everyone is welcome. DJs primarily play country music, but pop and rock is thrown into the mix. Concerts, contests and other events happen on a regular basis for people to enjoy.

Education

Rocca Sorrentina & Bay of Naples, 1785

Operated as an immersive education experiment by Brown University, this fictional but historically-inspired 18th-century Italian island is located in the Bay of Naples. Visitors are welcome for optional roleplay set in the year 1785. Public programs and exhibits are offered on the history and ideas of the Enlightenment, the era of the Grand Tour, and the baroque, rococo and neo-classical styles in art and music.

Real Life

Rieri - Town in Tokyo

Visit Rieri-Town, an incredibly realistic town modeled from Google Maps and real photos of Tokyo neighborhoods. Come and visit to feel the atmosphere of this contemporary Japanese location.

Romance

Ristorante Kandela

Ristorante Kandela is a free and self service restaurant on the Kultivate region! This venue is decorated in an Italian rustic style and features crooner music and couples intan so you can enjoy a romantic date out with your loved one. The restaurant is also available for private events, free of charge. For more info, visit: kultivatemagazine.com/ristorante-kandela

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Risian Flux

Risian Flux is a friendly gay neighborhood where people can live, shop, work and play. Offering public, residential, and retail spaces, with many beautiful and unique areas including the signature dance facility The Flux, a beach, a theater, a one-of-a-kind mall and other treasures. Visitors of all walks of life and avatar forms welcome!

Renaissance Gallery

As the name suggests, this gallery showcases artwork from the late Middle Ages, when artists like Leonardo and Botticelli were at their peak. Small, but a must-see for fans of this period.

Games

Reveries Quests: The Bug Boy

A boy has gone missing. Will you find him alive? And will the inhabitants of the island help you in your quest or place obstacles in your path? In this story-based adventure game you will enter a world of wonder, childhood fantasy and comic characters.

Reiki Healing Center

The Reiki Healing Center is a place to calm the mind and replenish the soul. Here you can meditate, do Tai Chi or Yoga, and of course ask for Reiki Healing. Distance Reiki Healing is available upon request and for free.

Reggae Beaches Jamaica

Come and discover the island through the endless amounts of great music, from Rock-steady, Reggae, Soul Funk, Hip Hop & RnB. Hear for yourselves why it's a peaceful and world-changing paradise.

Redux's Risque Rabbit

Redux's Risque Rabbit is an adult anime and furry hangout!

Recalcitrante Gallery

Take a ride with I am Free’s Ducati motorbike in her personal gallery, Recalcitrante Gallery, and take a look at her photos and installations. There is always a DJ booth ready to welcome you if you want to organize an evening and new exhibitions every few months. The music is curated by The Globalconnection which is available on the parcels audio stream.

Raymaker Field Studies Centre at Bowness

Science & Technology

Raymaker Field Studies Centre at Bowness

Learn more about geography, geomorphology, and the earth sciences by exploring this island and interacting with its exhibits. Highlights include the ability to walk directly inside a volcano, an earthquake simulator, and a climate change/reef health simulation.

RazzaNova Body Shop and Apparel

RazzaNova are skin specialists since 2010! They offer beautiful and realistic female skins, along with Lelutka, Catwa, Omega, Slink, and Maitreya applies. They have skins, shapes, eyes, group gifts, and more!

Razmataz Animations

At Razmataz Art, Animations and Poses you will find full perm animations for builders which include a variety of different styles: sits, groups, couples, eating, skating, modeling and more. Some personal artwork can be viewed in Razmataz Art Gallery in the sky as well.

Randelsham Treehouse

Randelsham Treehouse is the community center for the Bellisseria Log Homes regions. Surrounded by stunning natural scenery this treehouse has lots of seating including hanging chairs on the balcony and a large separate deck with even more seating. There is also a ridable bubble rezzer to float around the area, a rez zone on the water, several zip lines, and a train depot next to the SLRR. Hang out, explore, and make new friends!

International

Raizes do Brasil - Community Gateway

Raizes do Brasil foi criada para auxiliar os novos residentes a ter uma boa experiencia dentro do Second Life. Nosso grande objetivo é mostrar nossa preocupacao com preservação do tesouro mais precioso do Brasil. " A Floresta Amazonica"

Rainbow Painters Art Gallery

Rainbow Painters is an Art Gallery and Live Music Centre that welcomes new and established artists to display their art at no cost. Typically they show 50 artists and change out every six weeks.

R2 Fashion Mainstore

R2 Fashion is a "unique and erotique" clothing store that floats on a realistic cityscape of Tokyo. Come visit and see ero-futuristic beautiful clothes you've never seen before. More info at r2fashion.tumblr.com.

QUEENZ

QUEENZ is a female clothing brand dedicated to the curvy women of Second Life. Their various styles make each woman feel and look like royalty!

Haunted

Raglan Shire Wharf & Coastal Fort

There are many exciting, interesting, and just plain spooky things going on in the shire! Explore the haunted house, bumper cars, get on board the Ride of Horrors, and much more!

Sports & Hobbies

Racers Island

Established in 2007, Racers Island began by offering a multitude of racing styles. This racing community lets enthusiasts enjoy cruising or challenges with four races each week, stock, drift, carts, and even destruction derby. They offer many tracks for personal vehicles, so join the community and get ready to race!

Strange & Mysterious

Pyri Funfair

Something sinister seems to be lurking in and around the Pyri Funfair, where you can brave the Tunnel of Love, explore a cave maze or uncover other hidden surprises.

Pure Poison

Fashion doesn't just exist in clothing. Fashion is in the sky, it's in your cheeks, your looks... Fashion is in Pure Poison. At Pure Poison you'll find shoes, clothes, jewelry, bags, gowns, roleplay costumes!

Voice Chat Hot Spots

Pullman

In this newcomer-friendly voice-enabled area where you can enter the maze for light-gun combat or just hang out in an outdoor cafe to chat.

Portal Park 2

The Portal Park is your launching pad to several great experiences in Second Life. Start here for easy access portals that will teleport you to Winter Wonderland, The Cornfield, The Wilderness, Linden Realms and more!

Sports & Hobbies

Premier Wrestling Studios

Premier Wrestling is an organization based in Second Life. Premier Wrestling has hard-hitting action to voice drama, featuring some of the best virtual wrestlers in the world! Premier Wrestling is a one-stop-shop for all your entertainment needs! They are filmed on location, then later the show is placed on their YouTube page.

Adventure & Fantasy

Prehistorica, the Dawn Kingdoms

Journey to an age when dinosaurs walked the earth and dragons ruled the skies. Plunge into this time travel experience or battle invading elementals in the floating temple of Azhar Dracys. Explore the primordial jungles, smoldering volcanos, and sunlit seas of a forgotten world. Encounter its majestic and deadly denizens, take one home as an Animesh companion, or become one yourself and experience SL as never before in the form of one of our dozens of awe-inspiring dinosaur and mighty dragon Avatars!

Underwater

Pravatch

Explore life at the bottom of the ocean at this simple yet enchanting tropical reef. Schools of colorful fish swim by you and the bright and sparkly coral formations make for great picture spots.

Photogenic Spots

Poughkeepsie

An amazingly whimsical photography region with plenty to see and do. From date night, chilling by the fire, relaxing in the library, or taking on a game in the arcade (yes the games really work!)

Pour Up Winery & Vineyard

Established in 2021, Pour Up Winery & Vineyard offers many different kinds of high-quality wine. Visit and explore the winery and vineyard where you can enjoy wine tasting, live music events, horseback riding, ziplining, paint and sip, or enjoy a date night. Sit back and take in the amazing scenery and great wine. This is a free self-serve and MyStory enabled role-play destination for the public.

Portocorvo

A beacon in the dark to the lost, the forgotten, the depraved. Perhaps Portocorvo was once a thriving community or always been as it now appears. Abandoned at first glance, the town has residents, by their own volition or against it. Whispering amongst the waves on the rocky beaches, shuffling through misty neon-filled streets, shadows in the hidden underground waiting for another to join them.

Portal Park 1

Second Life Origins

Pooley Stage

Some of the earliest meetings between Second Life residents and the Linden Lab development teams were held at Pooley Stage.

Second Life Origins

Pooley Foot

Once a remote site where applicants for the first Linden Liaison team were interviewed, curious events caused the island to transform into a rather big foot. This isn't the only cultural spot in the area: head north to see what an early Orientation Island looked like, and eastward are stages that were used for early town hall chats.

No Dolls by Marea2007 Praga

An art installation of 3D Sculptures in Plusia by Marea2007 Praga to *Make Noise* about violence against women. To stand in solidarity with all those who reject a political system and society incapable of protecting women from the cruelty of those who deny them the freedom to love who they choose and be themselves.

Shopping Events

Planet29

Planet29 is a themed monthly shopping event focusing on Cyberpunk, Steampunk, Stars, DeepSpace, and Fantasy. It opens on the 29th of each month. Planet29 also has giveaways every month, check it out! Learn more at primfeed.com/planet29

Piranha

Explore this social camp among mysterious ruins. Fish, dance, socialize and explore at this main gathering point in the Wilderness.

Pirandello Bay

Pirandello Bay is the largest dungeon in SL, on the Freedom Continent. Open to all for bondage and fetish play. Roleplay is encouraged. It is also the home of Red Ribbon Playhouse and Blue Ribbon Station.

Land & Estates

Pink Moon Estates

Pink Moon Estates has rentals on a full region and offers many amenities such as sports areas, bowling, bingo, games, cinema, and more!

Science & Technology

WBH Simply Impossible Physics Dome

Experience Impossible physics with unscripted classes and demonstrations.

Photo Bar Flashback

Photo Bar Flashback is a photogenic spot in the woods where you can find beautiful poses all around the area. There is also an art gallery for photographers to display their work.

Discussions & Communities

PHC Community Center

At Peace Haven Communities (PHC) Community Center, enjoy dancing, swimming, the piano bar, and a beautiful beach. It is hosted by the Blind Pig Music Company in Second Life.

Peter Vos Museum

Explore the artwork and creations of Dutch artist Peter Vos in this loving exhibit curated by his son Sander. More info at: nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2016/08/peter-vos-museum-second-life-1.html

Media, Movies & TV

Peaks World

This is an inspired replica of "Twin Peaks: The Return," RR Cafe, the Fat Trout Trailer Park, and the Room Above The Convenience Store to accompany the original Twin Peaks Laboratory Museum and Glastonbury Grove. Warning, there are spoilers around here!

Winter Attractions

Winterfest at Peak Lounge

Established in 2014, Peak Lounge has been providing a fun and relaxed place for Residents that enjoy music and dancing. Peace, love, and music is their motto! There are live DJs from all over the world playing a variety of music from different genres. Come by and make new friends! Enjoy their current Winterfest theme with live DJs playing all day long!

Memorials

Peace Valley Pet Cemetary

Walk through the graveyard and see the fun and touching ways Residents choose to memorialize their little lost loves, both real and virtual. In addition to the cemetary, the build also comes complete with a chapel for delivering a fuzzy friend's last rites.

Moya Museum

The Moya Museum of Contemporary Art presents a retrospective of the works of French artist Patrick Moya from 1974 to the present day. It is one of the main buildings in the Moya Islands.

Peace is a Choice Gallery

For over 13+yrs this Non-Profit Foundation has been presenting some of the finest art, sculptures, mesh & non-mesh installations within Second Life!

Science & Technology

Parker Solar Probe

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is an ongoing mission that is revolutionizing our understanding of the Sun and improving our ability to forecast major space-weather events that impact life on Earth. The exhibit includes a detailed model of the spacecraft, a scale model of the inner solar system, mission information, and current news.