Castro district gay clubs

Address: 3988 18th St

Where to Stay

Parker Guest House

520 Church Street

Rooms start at around $149 a night

One of the best places to stay in San Francisco Castro is the Parker Guest House.

Address: 2272 Market Street (at Noe)

San Francisco Castro Nightlife & Gay Bars

Many of the gay bars in San Francisco are in or near this colorful district.

Inside you will find ornate decorations, a huge (1,400+ seat) auditorium, and plush theater seats. He was passionate about equal rights for the gay community. Due to his friendly nature, residents frequented the shop.

The theater offers something for everyone — films, live music performances from all genres, and even sing-alongs! He is one of the true heroes of the gay rights movement in San Francisco and is celebrated since he is such an important figure for equality.

7. 1994: The first World AIDS Day is in the City by the Bay and Memorial Grove is dedicated to everyone affected by this horrible disease.

8. The first same-sex marriage license is given in 2004.

It's the first full-scale, stand-alone museum dedicated to the history of this community.

The museum has a number of permanent exhibits as well as interesting traveling exhibits.

You will find it just off Douglas and Seward Streets at Acme Alley.

Kite Hill

This is another place for amazing views all around San Francisco.

Small but powerful, it’s the first U.S. historical landmark dedicated to the thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals who were persecuted during World War II.

• Catch a show at the iconic Castro Theatre

Established in 1922, the Castro Theatre has become an architectural and cultural landmark. He received a short sentence of just a few years and was released early.

It is tiny, with only about 30 people, but it is also the start of what becomes known as "Gay Freedom Day."

5. With SF becoming even more welcoming of LGBTQI sexes and genders, the first "open" gay bar the Twin Peaks bar opens its doors.

Address: 4146 18th St

Last Call Bar

This is another good bar for those seeking a spot for a few drinks in the San Francisco Castro.

You might wonder why this is and how this came to be. Being that the police continued to shut down bars dedicated to lesbians, this allowed for them to be more respected and realize that there was nothing wrong with them or their lifestyle. The K, L, M, and S trains all stop at Harvey Milk Plaza at Market and Castro Streets. It's a great community and the fastest way to get answers to those nagging questions about your visit!

Come join the fun here!