Gay Cruising in San Francisco

Connect with LGBTQ+ singles in the city where Pride began. From the Castro's rainbow crosswalks to SoMa's leather scene.

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SF's Historic Gay Cruising Capital

875K
SF Population
15%+
LGBTQ+ Identifying
100+
LGBTQ+ Venues
1970
First Pride March

Cruise SF's LGBTQ+ Neighborhoods

From the rainbow flags of Castro to the nightlife of SoMa, discover where San Francisco's gay community thrives

Castro

The historic heart of SF's LGBTQ+ community and activism

  • Rainbow crosswalks
  • Historic LGBTQ+ landmarks
  • 24/7 gay scene

SoMa (South of Market)

Home to leather bars, clubs, and alternative queer culture

  • Nightlife central
  • Folsom Street scene
  • Art galleries

Mission

Diverse neighborhood with queer-friendly venues and culture

  • Latinx LGBTQ+ scene
  • Alternative venues
  • Great restaurants

Hayes Valley

Trendy area with growing LGBTQ+ presence

  • Boutique shopping
  • Wine bars
  • Central location

SF's Iconic Gay Bars & Clubs

Take your Splashd matches to these legendary SF LGBTQ+ venues

Twin Peaks Tavern

Historic Bar

First openly gay bar with windows

Castro

El Rio

Bar & Patio

Diverse queer bar with outdoor space

Mission

Oasis

Nightclub & Cabaret

Drag shows and dance parties

SoMa

The Stud

Bar

Collectively-owned queer bar

SoMa

SF Pride Events & Celebrations

Connect with the community at San Francisco's historic pride celebrations

San Francisco Pride

Last weekend in June

One of the world's oldest and largest pride parades

Folsom Street Fair

Last Sunday in September

World's largest leather and BDSM street fair

Pink Saturday

Saturday before Pride

Castro street party celebrating LGBTQ+ community

Why SF Gays Choose Splashd

Designed for the City by the Bay's diverse and historic LGBTQ+ community

District Matching

Find singles by neighborhood, from Castro to Noe Valley to the Mission

Tech Professionals

Connect with singles in tech, startups, and innovation industries

Community Events

Stay connected to SF's vibrant LGBTQ+ event calendar and parties

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