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Castro

Market Street to 19th Street, and Sanchez Street to Eureka Street
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When the enormous rainbow flag at the corner of Market and Castro comes into view, you know you’ve entered a different zone—a neighborhood where toddlers, tourists and trannies happily share the sidewalks seven days a week. Anchored by the iconic Castro Theatre, the Castro offers—despite its renegade reputation—some decidedly traditional charms: We’d venture to say it’s one of SF’s most stable districts. Loyal customers help long-term businesses thrive, houses remain unchanged (almost) since the days they were built and the vibe is heavily oriented toward large groups of friends who stroll, eat and drink together. Between the bustling foot traffic, bubble-proof real estate and rare sense of community, we’re thinking this “gay agenda” might be onto something.

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THIS WEEK IN CASTRO

Saturday Don't Let Go: A Musical Tribute to Jerry Garcia at Café Du Nord

Sunday The Botticellis at Café Du Nord

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