Castro Neighborhood Guide
Food Scene
Spike's Coffees and Teas
4117 19th StLocal neighborhood coffeeshop
Project Juice
790 Valencia StHealthy açaí bowls for those early sunny mornings!
Le Marais Bakery
2066 Chestnut StA solid nearby place to eat some light French fare.
Amazing flavor selection, leaning towards tropical and Asian-inspired dessert flavors.
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Garden Creamery
3566 20th StAmazing flavor selection, leaning towards tropical and Asian-inspired dessert flavors.
Cash-only, hole-in-the wall cheap, but authentic Burmese food. Best for takeout and to enjoy in the park, but also inside if you are able to get a seat! Closed on Sundays.
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Yamo
3406 18th StCash-only, hole-in-the wall cheap, but authentic Burmese food. Best for takeout and to enjoy in the park, but also inside if you are able to get a seat! Closed on Sundays.
Known as one of the best oyster bars in SF. There's always a line, so just be aware of the wait!
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Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro StKnown as one of the best oyster bars in SF. There's always a line, so just be aware of the wait!
Casual Vietnamese food open most days until 10pm, not too pricey for a sit-down
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Mau
180 Valencia StCasual Vietnamese food open most days until 10pm, not too pricey for a sit-down
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StGreat food menu as well for breakfast and lunch. The closest third wave coffee shop to our apartment with a sunny front patio.
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Réveille Coffee Co.
4076 18th StGreat food menu as well for breakfast and lunch. The closest third wave coffee shop to our apartment with a sunny front patio.
Cute and well-designed brunch spot, without the line (for now, since it just opened up). Great outdoor area in the back as well!
Cook Shoppe Restaurant & Wine Bar
215 Church StCute and well-designed brunch spot, without the line (for now, since it just opened up). Great outdoor area in the back as well!
Solid neighborhood dim sum spot without having to go downtown or to the Richmond. If you absolutely love dim sum and consider yourself a dim sum ordering expert though, the trip outside of the Castro is worth it.
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Mama Ji's
4416 18th StSolid neighborhood dim sum spot without having to go downtown or to the Richmond. If you absolutely love dim sum and consider yourself a dim sum ordering expert though, the trip outside of the Castro is worth it.
Blind Butcher
4058 18th StEssentials
The most convenient place to get essentials, right across the street.
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Noe Hill Market
4001 19th StThe most convenient place to get essentials, right across the street.
24hr convenience store. There can be a few characters loitering outside at odd hours, so just be on alert.
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7-Eleven
3998 18th St24hr convenience store. There can be a few characters loitering outside at odd hours, so just be on alert.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StMollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StClosest large grocery store
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StI bit pricey, but a beloved neighborhood favorite.
Entertainment & Activities
Roxie Cinema
3117 16th StIndie movie theater in the Mission
If you're in town for a sing-a-long, this is a true Castro experience. A great activity for a more relaxed night.
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Castro Theatre
429 Castro StIf you're in town for a sing-a-long, this is a true Castro experience. A great activity for a more relaxed night.
Arts & Culture
GLBT Historical Society Museum
4127 18th StParks & Nature
Come here on a sunny day and enjoy the view of SF on the 20th street side!
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetCome here on a sunny day and enjoy the view of SF on the 20th street side!
Nice for a quick hike (about 45-60 minutes from our place to the top of the hill and back). Great 360 view of SF.
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Πάρκο Μπουένα Βίστα
Nice for a quick hike (about 45-60 minutes from our place to the top of the hill and back). Great 360 view of SF.
Πάρκο Duboce
Scott StreetNice to dog-watch
Getting Around
A convenient bike station right down the hill. Single trips start at $3, day passes $9.95.
Bay Wheels
A convenient bike station right down the hill. Single trips start at $3, day passes $9.95.
Check out the guidebook for more detailed public transportation information
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Castro Station
Check out the guidebook for more detailed public transportation information
Shopping
Historic Levi's store in the Castro. Check out the portraits and art on the wall.
Levi's Store Castro
525 Castro StHistoric Levi's store in the Castro. Check out the portraits and art on the wall.