Overall StreetScore

83.30

Overall StreetRank inSan Francisco

#22 Review this Street
  • StreetVIBE 4.5/5
  • StreetWIRED 4.5/5
  • StreetHEALTH 4.5/5
  • StreetVALUE 4.5/5
  • StreetESSENTIALS 4.5/5

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  • Singles (41%)
  • Couples (35%)
  • Families with kids (15%)
  • Retirees (9%)
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abacadabbra
Level 3

San Frans gay mecca

By abacadabbra on Aug 30, 2008
5/5
This is the epicenter of gay activity in san francisco, at 17th st. & castro st. its the famous rainbow flag. theres the usualy S.F. drudge no parking and to many cars on the street, buts its not as bad as some streets. tourists will want to check out the cast...
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vanessa08
Level 2

Center of Gay Pride

By vanessa08 on Jul 20, 2008
4/5
Castro street is famously known for its gay community. This street is very entertaining and never dull. There are plenty of fun stores and small restaurants. It is right of of market and is usually crowded. The houses in this area are beautiful! There is also...
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amontemayorsf
Level 2

The gay and fun Castro

By amontemayorsf on Jul 18, 2008
5/5
Castro St. is one of the most historical and interesting streets in San Francisco. It is renowned for its tolerance for homosexuality! Castro Street stretches from the upper Noe Valley to central Market St. (3-4 miles). The areas where Castro St. crosses Noe V...
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ChrisTurk
Level 3

this is just one of those streets

By ChrisTurk on May 15, 2008
5/5
It's one of those streets that makes me wonder whether San Francisco isn't just a party and food town with a few residential bits thrown in to make sure there are people to do the partying and eating. Great food and nightlife, as it should be considering they...
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micheal
Level 2

Place to enjoy and thrill

By micheal on May 10, 2008
4/5
Castro Street is a great place to eat and enjoy. The Castro area has many fine restaurants serving appetizing food. The Andy and the Harvey are the popular restaurants in the Castro Street. There is a mini metro station located in the street. A great place to...
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freddym
Level 2

Place to Enjoy and Have fun

By freddym on May 10, 2008
4/5
When you enter the street you will find largest rainbow colored flag flying over San Francisco at the foot of the Castro Street. I have been told that this flag represents gay pride. There is a majority of gay population living in this area. The main sight of...
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lennyp
Level 2

Nice place to enjoy

By lennyp on May 10, 2008
5/5
The Street got its named after Jose Castro, a soldier in Anza's company. Castro theatre is the famous attraction of Castro Street. The street is well-known for its mini metro underground station located at its corner. The street is also famous for the restaura...
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loktazar
Level 2

Good infact best nightlife

By loktazar on May 09, 2008
4/5
There is activity bustling along the Castro street. On every light post you will come across rainbow flags. It was to my surprise when I came to know that the rainbow flags were a symbol of gay pride. The street is almost populated by homosexuals. But neverthe...
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anniecatt
Level 3

homey and fun

By anniecatt on May 06, 2008
4/5
This street has a very homey and fun atmosphere. There are plenty of things to do, plenty of attractions. It is home to the Muni Station and has been featured on shows like George Lopez. It's a pretty great and interesting place.
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