Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, San Francisco
Historically known as Eureka Valley, The Castro has been considered the Bay Area capital of the gay community since the 1970s. Now The Castro is a thriving, exciting area that always seems be bustling.
The love and dedication inhabitants feel for the area can be seen in their websites, like CastroOnline, CastroSF, WebCastro and TheCastro.net. There are many popular events in the area, including the Castro Street Fair, Pride Weekend and, of course, the Castro Halloween Parade (see photos).
Above: Looking down Castro Street''''s bustle of activity.
Surrounded by a wide array of real estate like single family homes and condominiums, the centerpiece of the Castro is the elegant Castro Theater. Nearby you’ll find wonderful restaurants like Sumi, Tallula, Côté Sud, MALACCA, Nirvana, Osaka Sushi, Caffe Luna Piena, 2223 Restaurant and Bar, Catch, Anchor Oyster Bar & Seafood Market, Blue, Lime, Tangerine and Red Grill (there are even some unforgettable diners like Orphan Andy’s and Baghdad Café). Watch the foot traffic at local cafes like Café Flore, Spike''s Coffees & Teas , Samovar Tea Lounge , Morning Due Cafe , and of course Tully’s, Peet’s and Starbucks. And to catch the local scene in action check out the Castro’s world-famous bars like Moby Dick, Midnight Sun, Badlands, 440 Castro, The Bar (on Castro), The Café, Harvey’s and Twin Peaks Tavern.
Great shopping is plentiful in The
Castro. You’ll find everything at Cliff’s Variety. And if you need specialty stores, try Citizen, Body, Rolo, Nickel Spa, Harvest Urban Market, Medium Rare Records, Urban Eyes, Books Inc, Planetweavers (and a few other stores not fit for the faint of heart!). |
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