The 9 Best Things to do in Dolores Heights, California (CA)

February 11, 2022 Milan Banda

Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
Restaurants in San Francisco

1. Swirl on Castro

572 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2512 +1 415-864-2262 http://swirloncastro.com/
Excellent
54%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Swirl on Castro

2. Badlands

4121 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2407 +1 415-626-9320 http://www.sfbadlands.com/
Excellent
45%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 31 reviews

Badlands

Dance bar located in the Castro.

3. GLBT Historical Society Museum

4127 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2407 +1 415-621-1107 [email protected] http://www.glbthistory.org/museum/
Excellent
39%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 84 reviews

GLBT Historical Society Museum

Located in San Francisco's Castro District, the GLBT History Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender history and culture in the United States — and only the second in the world. At 1,600 square feet (150 square meters), the museum is fairly small, but it packs a punch, celebrating 100 years of San Francisco’s vast queer past through dynamic and surprising exhibitions and programming. Open since January 2011, the museum is a project of the GLBT Historical Society, a San Francisco institution founded in 1985 that houses one of the world’s largest collections of LGBTQ archival materials.

Reviewed By cathye739

When I arrived, I was surprised at how small the space was, but I spent well over an hour absorbing its content, and I didn't even watch all of the videos (I was worried about closing time). I had watched the movie Milk the night before I went so was excited to see Harvey Milk's infamous bullhorn among other items that I recognized in his display (side note - the HRC store is in his old camera shop now!). I relived the '80's in the HIV/AIDS history display. Then I learned about important LGBTQ figures in history, including in a display specifically on transgender history. I wish all of this history was more commonly available in our society but I'm thankful that the Museum exists for those of us who know where to look. It was a meaningful experience for me, a straight woman - I can't even imagine how much more powerful it would be for my LGBTQ loved ones. This is one place that I will visit every time I go to San Francisco, and it's the first place I tell friends who are going to SF about. It is absolutely a must-see for everyone. I'd take my adolescent kids there - there is one small corner with slightly more graphic content, but it is situated in such a way, with a partial wall, that it can be avoided if preferred by families with small children.

4. The Edge

4149 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2407 +1 415-863-4027 http://www.edgesf.com/
Excellent
44%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
11%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

The Edge

5. Midnight Sun

4067 18th St. at Castro St. Castro District, San Francisco, CA +1 415-861-4186 http://www.midnightsunsf.com/
Excellent
45%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
5%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 20 reviews

Midnight Sun

This video bar attracts a yuppie gay crowd.

6. Maison Bleu Maxime Le Forestier

3841 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2615 http://www.ilovefamilydog.org
Excellent
10%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 59 reviews

Maison Bleu Maxime Le Forestier

7. Spark Arts

4229 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2409 +1 415-887-2207 [email protected] http://sparkarts.com/about/

Spark Arts has been a gallery and creative gathering space since 2015. As the creative soil for arts and culture in the Castro district of San Francisco, Spark Arts enriches the lives of the wider community by cultivating opportunities to experience art, music, and other forms of cultural celebration. Located at the intersection of several of San Francisco’s most diverse neighborhoods, Spark Arts

8. Come out to the Castro Tour

Excellent
100%
Good
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

9. Himalayan Handicrafts

530 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2512 +1 415-863-8296

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