LGBTQ
In San Francisco, the LGBTQ community isn't specific to one neighborhood. It's everywhere.
It wasn't an accident that San Francisco became the LGBTQ capital of the world. We've always been a city where everyone is welcome, where boldness is rewarded, and where nothing is more valued than the freedom to express yourself.
You can see LGBTQ influence in our history, in trailblazers like Harvey Milk, the fight against AIDS, and the fight for marriage equality. You can see LGBTQ influence in our present, in the creative ways we support and champion each other, in the flags that dot many of our small businesses. And you can experience and celebrate alongside the LGBTQ community at our many local icons, festivals and bars.
Uncovering San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ History
Find LGBTQ+ history throughout San Francisco's different gay neighborhoods, from the Castro to SoMa. On this journey through the city’s hippest neighborhoods, you’ll uncover a complex web of history and culture.
Read MoreUncovering San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ History in the City’s Most Popular ‘Hoods
Find LGBTQ+ history throughout San Francisco's different gay neighborhoods, from the Castro to SOMA.
Read More11 Essential LGBT Bars in San Francisco
You don’t have to travel far to find a great LGBTQ bar in San Francisco.
ExploreHow A San Francisco Artist Shares Queer Experiences in the City
Meet Serge Gay, Jr., an artist whose work can be seen all over San Francisco, and learn about his favorite things in the city.
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