While San Francisco is a notoriously gay city, it's main LGBT center is The Castro. The main intersection in the Castro is 18th Street and Castro Street. From here the Castro District extends in all directions for many blocks. This dynamic San Francisco neighborhood is adorned with rainbow flags to help show support of the gay and lesbian residents while being a symbol for the community. In addition Harvey Milk Plaza celebrating the civil rights and GLBT leader can be found at the intersection of Market and Castro Streets near the F-Streetcar turnaround, must see landmarks when in the Castro.

While the Castro façade has changed many times over the years, what remains the same is its continued importance both symbolically and physically to the San Francisco gay community. The Castro will continue to be “the” spot to meet GLBT people and their friends while being a beacon of diversity and hope for many around the globe. In the Castro individuals are free to be who they are regardless of social “norms,” acting as catalyst for change and acceptance worldwide.