The Castro is considered the centre of gay San Francisco. If you're easily offended or only read the Old Testament this may not be the place for you, but you'd be missing out on a lot. You'll see all kinds of gay,lesbian, straight, bi and everything else here, just having a good time. Castro Street has some great stores and... More

My girl friends and I stayed in a VRBO in Castro for 3 nights and had a blast! Loved all the shops, restraurants, and we got mani/pedi's super cheap. This part of San Fran is ALIVE!! Highly reccommend. Been to San Fran a few times, I had way more fun in Castro than in Union Square..

On my first day on the Castro I saw a naked man wearing just a hat. I was not prepared for this. After staying in the area for a few weeks I realized that this is pretty standard. The Castro is really a great neighborhood that has a strong sense of community. There are lots of great places to eat... More

See it now while it is still a unique neighborhood!

I am from SF and this is not my favorite area but it definitely is a place for people to feel gay and proud. It is a mostly male district. It has novelty shops. The restaurants are decent but nothing to rave about. The Castro theater plays an eclectic mix of movies. This is a bar/nightclub/nightlife district. Although there are... More

Very pleasant area to visit, cute and unique shops. Smaller than I thought it would be, a must visit if you're going to SF - plan some time for walking around the area.

it so nice to walk around there...pure love...pure feelings about harvey milk and the history of gay rights. At night, go for a beer at any bar there

I loved the Castro! Lots of bars, the Castro Theatre, Hot Cookie, the HRC, and much more. Lots of stuff to see! Also, be prepared for some nudity. I was caught a little off guard, but oh well. Haha. The Castro is a great time!

The Ground Zero is at 18th & Castro, but the rainbow flag can be sen waving all the way down Market Street. Home of the Iconic Castro Theater, Cliff's Hardware Store, The Twin Peaks Bar and the Midnite Sun.