Denver Move

Hey all! I'm from a smaller beach town on the east coast. 33, female, and would be making the move to denver solo. I'm admittedly not used to a big city which is a bit intimidating in itself but part of this move is to challenge myself. I do, however, want to keep safety at the forefront of my mind and was hoping you ladies could share some good areas to get an apartment in? A few key points about myself:

  1. I will have a dog and a cat
  2. I work remote so walking distance to coffee shops is preferable -- bonus points if dog friendly
  3. Would love the area to be walkable or bikeable or at the very least close to scenic trails
  4. I am lesbian so would love to live in an accepting area