San Francisco County: The Castro/Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights

In the 1960s and '70s, gay men began buying real estate here. Charming old Victorian homes were for sale for relatively low prices ($20,000-$40,000), and the neighborhood was soon named for its busiest thoroughfare, Castro. Castro is now known as the gay capital of the world, real estate in this neighborhood abounds with cafes, shops and nightlife.

For more detailed information on Castro visit:
The Castro/Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights Neighborhood Guide