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Do you really need a reason?
we could list a million...

inSignificant Others
A hilarious and touching musical about five friends who move from the Midwest to San Francisco, looking for love and adventure. The best reason to visit Pier 39! (more information here).

The Return of the de Young
The newly rebuilt de Young Museum of fine arts has re-opened after years of construction -- and it is stunning! (more information here).

SF Jazz Spring Season
March 6 - June 20, 2008

Performers for the 9th Annual will include Wayne Shorter, Bobby McFerrin, Keith Jarrett, Taj Majal, Chick Corea and many more (more information here)

Octopus
May 10 - June 8, 2008

This new play by Steve Yockey presents a love story rendered through a post-modern gay lens. (more information here)

Bay to Breakers
May 18, 2008

Since 1912, one of the most unique races in the world. Run from the Bay to the Pacific in running gear or in costume (more information here) or run it naked (more information here)

SF International Arts Festival
May 21 - June 8, 2008
An annual presentation of fine and performing arts from around the world. (more information here)

Frameline 32: San Francisco LGBT International Film Festival
June 19-29, 2008
The worlds oldest and largest film festival. (more information here)

Outside Lands festival
August 22 - 24, 2008

Enjoy more than 60 bands in Golden Gate Park, including Beck, Tom Petty, Radiohead, Steve Winwood and more... (more information here)

Book These Dates
Months in Advance!!!
(We hate to turn guests away)

Gay Pride:
June 28-29, 2008

All of June is Pride Month, ending with an amazing parade and two days of celebration (more information here).

Folsom Street Fair:
September 28, 2008

Several hundred thousand leatherfolk celebrate the culmination of Leather Week (more information here).

all about
the Castro!

SF Bay Area Reporter
Online news and features about the Castro and the gay community at large.

CastroSF.org
Online guide to the Castro

SFStation
Alternate city guide

CastroOnline
Community oriented information on the Castro.

MisterSF
An amazing site about the entire city,
not just the Castro.

Spas &
erotic Exploration

Kabuki Springs & Spa
A Japantown getaway for men or women

Osento
A special place for women

The Power Exchange
Catering to all persuasions

Steamworks
Berkeley Bath House

The Watergarden
San Jose Bath House

Screwup
BDSM for trannies, genderqueers and friends

Culture &
Entertainment

New Conservatory Theatre Center
Theater dedicated to inspire and provoke

Theatre Rhinoceros
The nation's longest-running LGBT theatre company

American Conservatory Theater
Exploring new artistic forms

San Francisco Opera
Escape to the Extraordinary

San Francisco Symphony
Michael Tilson Thomas, Director

San Francisco Ballet
Helgi Tomasson, Artistic Director

San Francisco Theater
What's Playing Now?

SF Museum of Modern Art
Devoted solely to 20th Century art

Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museum
4,000 years of art, overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge

de Young Museum
It's back, and better than ever. An exciting collection, great views and a sculpture garden right next door to the Japanese Tea Garden.

Asian Art Museum
One of the Western World's largest Asian collections

Museum of the African Diaspora
Commited to showcasing the best of the best from the Africa Diaspora.

Gus Presents
Dance venues and parties

SF Gay Men's Chorus
30th Anniversary Season!

Beach Blanket Babylon
Words can't describe this musical revue that has been delighting San Francisco audiences for 30 years.

the classic
tourist reasons

Alcatraz Island
Consider reserving before you depart, if your stay will be short

Angel Island
It's all natural!

Pier 39
Fisherman's Wharf

The Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Victorian Home Walk

Natural &
man-made beauty

Big Sur

Carmel

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Hearst Castle

Morro Bay

Muir Woods

Russian River Resorts

Point Reyes National Seashore

Yosemite National Park

the Shopping,
retail therapy
is good for you

A Different Light
Castro G&L Bookstore

City Lights Bookstore
An Intellectual Mecca

Stompers Boots
All boots, all the time

Under One Roof
Proceeds benefit PWAs

Mr. S Leather Company
SOMA Fetish Source

VinoVenue
An automated wine tasting experience.

For the jock
i n you

San Francisco 49ers

Oakland Raiders

San Francisco Giants

Oakland Athletics

Golden State Warriors

San Jose Sharks

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