Book these Dates Months in Advance!
June 23 & 24, 2018…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 14 - 24, 2018…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 30, 2018 … Join 400,000 other revelers
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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.
Things To Do In San Francisco
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 at The California Academy of Sciences
The Barber of Seville, The Magic Flute, Wagner's Ring and more this season.
The season is in full swing. Upcoming concerts include Beethoven, Mozart & Bernstein and more.
The first US center devoted exclusively to jazz. Reviews on the music … and the venue … are melodious to say the least.
Beach Blanket Babylon – The Show Goes On!
The ever changing, always entertaining musical loves taking on the latest in notoriety.
The annual race in May across the city from the Bay to the Pacific. Some wear costumes, some wear nothing.
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.
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!
SOMA Fetish Source.
An Intellectual Mecca.
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.
Natural & Man-Made Beauty
Spas & Erotic Exploration
San Jose Bath House
Berkeley Bath House
Relaxation is just a block away
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.
Culture & Entertainment
The nation's longest-running LGBT theatre company.
Devoted solely to 20th Century art.
In their 32nd Season!
Causes & Organizations
SF's LGBT Community Center
Public Radio for Northern California