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Castro Tattoo

Visibly queer, tourist-friendly tattoo parlor

Located in the heart of the Castro on 17th Street, Castro Tattoo is a great place to get some spontaneous ink. Though...

The Castro · 3991 17th St, San Francisco

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Heritage

Castro Rainbow Crosswalk

Walk with pride on San Fran's rainbow crosswalks

Who says crosswalks have to be boring? In September, 2014 the city installed colorful crosswalks at four different...

The Castro · Castro St, San Francisco

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Castro Tarts

Intimate family business

A hot spot for cheap, tasty eats, this cafe serves up homemade pastries and fresh Vietnamese influenced food with a...

The Castro · 564 Castro St, San Francisco

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Bar/Club

440 Castro

The Castro's neighborhood leather bar

440 Castro is a must-stop for those into the bear scene. The bar gets packed on weekends with throngs of men of all...

The Castro · 440 Castro St, San Francisco

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The Castro Theatre

Built in 1922

This iconic movie and show theater features independent films, rare classics, and campy drag spoofs.

The Castro · 429 Castro St, San Francisco

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Cove on Castro

American classic

Cove on Castro is like the Castro's dining room table, serving American classics in an atmosphere so homey, you just...

The Castro · 434 Castro St., San Francisco

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Bar/Club

Swirl on Castro

Exquisite wine bar and shop

This elegant boutique wine retailer features international vintages. The friendly staff pours by the glass and sales by...

The Castro · 572 Castro St, San Francisco

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Cruisin' the Castro Tour

Walking with Pride since '89

Explore the historical, diverse and colorful sites of San Francisco and the Castro neighborhood that include the Gold...

The Castro · Harvey Milk Plaza, San Francisco

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Mollie Stone's Castro

Grocery store of the Castro

This neighborhood grocer offers fresh produce, thick meats, and a lunch section of soups, salads, and sandwiches.

The Castro · 4201 18th St, San Francisco

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Restaurant

Thai House Express Castro

Delish Thai

Thai Corner Express has authentic Thai meals in a lovely, modern setting. A great bargain for lunch, and always a go-to...

The Castro · 597 Castro St., San Francisco

Articles matching "castro"

  • Events
PHOTOS: Castro Street Fair celebrates the gayborhood in all its glory

Over the weekend, San Francisco celebrated its iconic gay enclave with the return of the Castro Street Fair.

October 3, 2023
  • Travel
A look back at the gayest moments in Castro Theatre's history
January 22, 2022
  • Travel
SF to name street after Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence co-founder

San Francisco-based activist Sister Vish-Knew, one of the founders of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a charity organization promoting safe sex and LGBTQ+ rights, could soon have a city street named after her.

February 2, 2022
  • Hotels
San Francisco boutique hotels within walking distance of happy hour

San Francisco’s boutique hotels offer easy access to the Castro and beyond, with plenty of unique features and near vibrant LGBTQ+ nightlife.

January 9, 2018
  • Heritage Sites
Uncovering San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ history in the city’s most popular ‘hoods 

Walk in the footsteps of Harvey Milk under Castro’s huge rainbow flag, explore SoMa and pay a visit to the cultural institutions of Golden Gate Park…

November 15, 2023
  • Travel
8 distinctive San Francisco experiences when you want a little extra

Want to have a “treat yourself” day in San Francisco?

August 29, 2023
  • Itinerary
7 totally queer things to do in San Francisco

Here are just a few of the totally queer things to experience in San Francisco, capital of gay USA, whenever you visit.

July 19, 2023
  • Travel
Pride in Places: Harvey Milk's former San Francisco headquarters remains a hub for queerness

“The importance of Harvey cannot be understated for queer San Francisco.”

May 22, 2023
  • Events
Plan your next trip to San Francisco around these 10 fabulous festivals

Mark your calendar, honey. We’re putting these San Francisco festivals on your radar now so you can arrange your travel plans in advance.

March 15, 2023
  • Travel
Get on the books at these LGBTQ-friendly tattoo shops 

These queer tattoo artists offer the LGBTQ community a safe space for self-expression and reclaiming identity.

April 28, 2022

Events matching "castro"

Frameline Film Festival

Largest LGBTQ+ Film Fest in the US

Each year, queer cinephiles descend upon San Francisco to see the best in cinema over ten days...

San Francisco

June 12 2024 - June 21, 2024