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Gay San Francisco
San Francisco is at the heart of gay culture, with the famous Castro perhaps one of the USA’s most important gay destinations. San Francisco has one of the largest LGBT communities in the world.
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San Francisco Gay Bars
A roundup of the best gay bars in The Castro and beyond.
San Francisco Gay Saunas
For those looking for a passionate soaking or just a quick dip.
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Near Union Square.
Hotel DIVA
Near Union Square. Modern rooms. Popular with gay guests.
Central location.
Hotel Abri
Central location. Great for shopping, sightseeing, gay scene.
Walk to gay bars.
Beck’s Motor Lodge
Walk to gay bars. In The Castro. Budget choice.
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About Gay San Francisco
Gay San Francisco - Travel Gay Guide
Read more about Gay San FranciscoSan Francisco is perhaps one of the most famous gay cities on the planet with an incredible gay scene and a lot of gay history. The Castro became America’s first and most iconic gayborhood.
Following the Stonewall uprising in New York and the first Pride march, the Castro was the headquarters of the gay liberation movement. San Francisco is also famous for being the home of Harvey Milk. Milk campaigned for gay rights at a time when attitudes towards gay people were deeply hostile.
Today the Castro still has a lot of gay bars that are perfect place to start when exploring San Francisco’s gay nightlife.
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The Top Ten Gayborhoods in North America
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Things To Do in San Francisco
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The History of America’s Gay Bathhouses and “Bathhouse Betty”
American gay bathhouses reached their peak in the 1970s. Long before smartphones and the internet, people had to step outside their front door to arrange a social or sexual encounter.
A Gay Guide to the Castro
The Casto is San Francisco’s legendary gay district. It became one of America’s first gayborhoods. In the 70s, following the Stonewall Uprising and the first Pride march, the Castro was the headquarters of the gay liberation movement.
Gay Friendly San Francisco Tours
Browse our handpicked selection of gay friendly tours in San Francisco from our partners with free cancellation 24 hours before your tour starts.
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San Francisco Pride 2021
various venues
| 2021-Jun
San Francisco Pride holds one of the oldest and largest annual LGBTQ+ parades in the world. With hundreds...
Folsom Street Fair 2021 – San Fran
| 2021-Sep
The USA's biggest and best leather, fetish and kink festival.
Gay Parties & Events in San Francisco Today View all
JUNK Underwear Night
Powerhouse
80s, 90s, 00s Music and No Cover Charge
Q Bar
Monster Show - drag show
The EDGE
Thursday Night Live
SF Eagle
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The STUD
Home to the USA’s longest-running queer burlesque show, The STUD has played host to many LGBT...
Powerhouse
SoMa’s biggest, best-known gay cruise club, with a 50-year legacy of servicing the leather,...
Q Bar
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro district, Q Bar is a gay club and popular...
440 Castro
Bear-popular gay bar in San Francisco’s gay district. 440 Castro hosts regular events...
Oasis
Co-owned by drag legends Heklina and D’Arcy Drollinger, former gay bathhouse turned drag bar...
Midnight Sun
Gay video bar & lounge in the heart of The Castro. Midnight Sun has been serving the San...
Club OMG
Gay nightclub in downtown San Francisco. OMG has a full bar with nicely-lit dome roof and dance...