San Francisco is one of the LGBTQ+ capitals in the world. Enjoy SF, the culture, Alcatraz, the trams and the two main gay districts: Castro District and SoMa (South Market) around Folsom Street.
SF has two main gay districts: Castro District (map) and SoMa, South Market (map) around Folsom Street.
The Castro is the largest of the United States' gay neighborhoods. The Castro is one of the most prominent symbols of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activism and events. In the area every seems to be gay, not just gay bars, cafes and restaurants and shops, but also banks and stores stores have large rainbow flags outside and in the shops.
In SoMa and Folsom you will find more the cruise and jeans bars.
Gay bars and clubsThe SF climate is very mild all year round, but it can be very cloudy and foggy. For those sunny days check out the beaches and parks:
We usually recommend staying in or near the gay area of a city. For San Francisco that would be the Castro district. However there are not so many options there. Fortunately San Francisco has a very good public transport system, including their famous old trams that are still running.
A good popular area to stay is north of the Theater District. See map
We picked some hotels to stay in the list below.
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