Book these Dates Months in Advance!
June 24-25, 2017…All of June is Pride Month, including the Queer Arts Festival, the LGBT Frameline film festival and ending with an amazing parade and two days of celebration.
June 15-25, 2017…Every June. Dozens of films, thousands of fans, and a few celebrities. Eleven days, four venues, and an absolute glut of gay, lesbian and trans features documentaries and shorts, not to mention celebrities, parties and tons of fun.
September 24, 2017 … Join 400,000 other revelers
Things To Do
Do You Really Need a Reason? We could list a million…
As much as we want you to stay at The Willows Inn when you come to San Francisco, the last thing we would suggest is that you spend your days in the inn. That’s because there is more to see and do in and around the city, any day of the year, than you could possibly fit into your visit. Here is a small sampling of how you might want to spend your time in San Francisco.
Music, creatures and cocktails 6 -10 pm every Thursday night.
Finally! Seven floors of new exhibition galleries to explore.
Don Giovanni, Rigoletto, La Boheme, Aida and more this season.
The season is in full swing. Upcoming concerts include Beethoven's 7th, Mozart & Mendelssohn and more.
The first US center devoted exclusively to jazz. Reviews on the music … and the venue … are melodious to say the least.
Hamilton Comes to San Francisco
March 10 – August 5. See the show you couldn’t get into on Broadway
July 14 - 23. Music, dance & theater (plus a little wine and food). Artists include Joshua Bell, Gloria Estafan, Bill Murray and many more.
Beach Blanket Babylon – The Show Goes On!
The ever changing, always entertaining musical loves taking on the latest in notoriety.
It’s true. The worst part of spending time in San Francisco is winnowing through the many options of what to do with that time. The possibilities can be overwhelming. Just ask when you’re here … we’ll help.
All About the Castro
Alternate city guide.
Online news and features about the Castro and the gay community at large.
An amazing site about the entire city, not just the Castro.
Natural & Man-Made Beauty
Spas & Erotic Exploration
San Jose Bath House
Berkeley Bath House
Relaxation is just a block away
Our Favorite Blogs
The Zephyr Project, Tony Smith Consulting
It makes you think!
Excellent contributors and interesting stories.
A great source of clubs, organizations and nonprofits benefiting the community.
The Classic Tourist Reasons
A two-and-a-half hour walking tour of some of San Francisco's more notable Victorians.
You can walk or bike across it, or just relax at the Warming Hut in Crissy Field and enjoy looking at it.
Fisherman's Wharf
The Shopping, Retail Therapy!
All boots, all the time.
SOMA Fetish Source.
An Intellectual Mecca.
Causes & Organizations
SF's LGBT Community Center
Public Radio for Northern California
Quick Links
What is the weather like in San Francisco?
Answers to this question and more can be found on the F.A.Q.’s page.
San Francisco Jazz Center Now Open
Come see the first US performance center devoted to Jazz.
Marriage Equality has returned to San Francisco!
Check out our “Things To Do” page for ideas for your Honeymoon.
Culture & Entertainment
The nation's longest-running LGBT theatre company.
Devoted solely to 20th Century art.
In their 32nd Season!
Our Favorite Restaurants
Crab season or not, it’s our go to place for seafood. The best clam chowder in town!
For a very special night of outstanding service, inventive seafood and a spectacular view.
It’s just half a block away, and that’s the BAD news! This authentic french bakery makes it impossible for us to be ‘good.’ The almond croissants are addictive, the lattes … perfect. And, the staff couldn’t be sweeter, either.