The Castro Gay Travel Resources
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Willows Inn |
San Francisco |
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1 415 431-4770 |
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1 800 431-0277 |
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1 415 431-5295 |
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710 14th St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Gay Owned Inn
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
99-190 US Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
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Cash, Money Order, Trav Checks, Visa, MC, Discover, Amex |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
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Your Haven within the Castro: Located in the Gay and Lesbian Castro neighborhood steps away from the city's transit lines and surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops, gyms and more. Rates include an expanded continental buffet breakfast and a complimentary evening beverage. All rooms have cable TV, VCRs, direct dial phones, wireless internet and mini-refrigerators.
Special Offer
10% discount, 3+ nts, Jan 1-Feb 29 |
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Parker Guest House |
San Francisco |
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1 415 621-3222 |
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1 888 520-7275 |
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1 415 621-4139 |
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520 Church St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Contact: Bob O'Halloran & Bill Boeddiker
Gay Owned Inn
Gay Men, Lesbian
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139-249 US Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Trav Checks, VISA, MC, Discover, Amex |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
10% |
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San Francisco's Premiere Gay Guest House: The Parker Guest House is a 21 guest room Edwardian mini-mansion with gardens perfectly located in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Castro District. Just steps from the Castro's excellent transportation, parks, restaurants, bars and cafes.
Special Offer
$20 per nt discount, Jan 22-Mar 22 |
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Castro Suites |
San Francisco |
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1 415 437-1783 |
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1 415 437-1784 |
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 927 14th St., San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Contact: Sam & Joel
Gay Owned Apartment
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
200-220 US Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
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Cash, Trav Checks, Visa, MC, Amex |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
5% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
10% |
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Your Home Away From Home: Two one-bedroom, completely furnished (antique free) suites in our home - one opening out onto our garden, the other overlooking the Castro area, downtown and the Bay. Although this is NOT a b&b, you can prepare your own meals as if in your own home. Conveniently located on a quiet block minutes from various public transportation and neighborhood bars, restaurants, shops, etc.
Special Offer
$400 off per weekly stay (instead of $1,400 per week), Jan 22-Mar 12 |
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Castillo Inn |
San Francisco |
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1 415 864-5111 |
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1 800 865-5112 |
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1 415 641-8260 |
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48 Henry St., San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Contact: Cristina & Mario
Gay Friendly Vacation Rental
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
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65-95 US Dollar |
| High Season: |
Summer |
| Payment: |
Cash, Money Order, Visa, MC, Debit Card |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
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| Quiet, Safe, Clean, in Great Location: Catillo Inn has 4 rooms, 2 with queen size beds, 1 with two twins, 1 with double or full bed. Common area: refrierator, mirco. sink. Ask us about our two bedroom apartment.
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Willows Inn |
San Francisco |
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1 415 431-4770 |
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1 800 431-0277 |
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1 415 431-5295 |
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710 14th St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Gay Owned Inn
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
99-190 US Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Money Order, Trav Checks, Visa, MC, Discover, Amex |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
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Your Haven within the Castro: Located in the Gay and Lesbian Castro neighborhood steps away from the city's transit lines and surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops, gyms and more. Rates include an expanded continental buffet breakfast and a complimentary evening beverage. All rooms have cable TV, VCRs, direct dial phones, wireless internet and mini-refrigerators.
Special Offer
10% discount, 3+ nts, Jan 1-Feb 29 |
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Parker Guest House |
San Francisco |
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| Ph: |
1 415 621-3222 |
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1 888 520-7275 |
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1 415 621-4139 |
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520 Church St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Contact: Bob O'Halloran & Bill Boeddiker
Gay Owned Inn
Gay Men, Lesbian
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
139-249 US Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Trav Checks, VISA, MC, Discover, Amex |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
10% |
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San Francisco's Premiere Gay Guest House: The Parker Guest House is a 21 guest room Edwardian mini-mansion with gardens perfectly located in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Castro District. Just steps from the Castro's excellent transportation, parks, restaurants, bars and cafes.
Special Offer
$20 per nt discount, Jan 22-Mar 22 |
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Tom's Place |
San Francisco |
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1 415 861-0516 |
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1 415 431-8467 |
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4510 18th St., San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Contact: Tom Rodgers
Gay Owned Guesthouse
Gay Men
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85-110 US Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Visa, MC, Amex |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
Weekly |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
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| A Leather Man's Guesthouse In The Castro: Prime Castro location catering to the leather community. Two guest rooms with firm beds, color cable TV/VCR and shared bath with douche. Well equipped guest play space in garage with slings, queen-sized bed, toys, videos, interior and street access, gyncecological table, etc. Beautiful home and garden with ffriendly leather host.
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Andrew Whelan House |
San Francisco |
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1 415 621-7736 |
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1 415 577-8402 |
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300 Castro St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Contact: Andy Whelan
Gay Owned Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
75-115 US Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Check, Money Order, Trav Checks |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
5% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
10% |
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Best Looking/Decorated Inn in the Castro: The Whelan House is a Grand Victorian built in 1862. With a mature garden filled with fruit trees and a quiet hammock, this beautifully appointed home offers gated security and country quiet only five minutes from downtown San Francisco. Over the years as a referral-only,
Special Offer
10% off when mentioning Purple Roofs, Jan 22-Mar 22 |
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1 415 864-5686 |
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1 800 900-5686 |
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1 415 864-0406 |
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24 Henry St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Contact: Walter Edgar
Gay Owned Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
45-109 US Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, MC, Amex, Debit Card |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
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| Inn on Tree Lined Street in the Castro: We are a quiet and clean Inn in the castro. We are friendly and helpful. You may come and go as you please. (you have your own keys). Rooms are available with and without baths.
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1 415 738-8121 |
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1 888 992-8833 |
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4060 17th St., San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Contact: Wyatt
Gay Owned Apartment
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
275-350 US Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Check, Money Order, Trav Checks, Visa, MC, Amex, Paypal |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
10%, pd within 30 days of stay |
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| Quiet Private Flat - Heart of the Castro: A moments walk to everything, but tucked away just above it all. Newly renovated and tastefully designed Edwardian flats with every amenity. Separate stall showers, deep spa tubs, gas fireplace, floor-to-ceiling marble tiled bathrooms, luxury bed linens, professionally designed and fully stocked gourmet kitchens, hardwood floors, sun-filled rooms.
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Inn on Castro |
San Francisco |
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1 415 861-0321 |
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1 415 861-0321 |
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3321 Castro St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Contact: Jan de Gier
Gay Owned Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Transgender
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
115-185 US Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Visa, MC, Discover, Amex, Debit Card |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
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| 31 Years Serving Our Comunity: Modernist interior in a 1890 townhouse, just 3 houses up from Castro and Market streets. With 8 rooms over 3 floors with almost all private bath rooms, free wifi and hard wired internet access, flat screen tv, dvd player and our well known organic full breakfast. From poached eggs with fresh hollandaise sauce to smoked salmon and fresh basil omlette.
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Absolute Gay Travel |
Napa, USA |
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1 707 927-5115 |
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1 707 927-5115 |
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1370 Trancas St, Ste 356 , Napa, CA, 94558, USA
Contact: Charles Kimball
Gay Owned Travel Agency, Tour Operator
Gay Men Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Straight
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San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, Puerto Rico, Provincetown |
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Lodging Car Rental Tours Vacation Planning |
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Handicapped Corporate Students Pets |
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IGTLA |
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| Absolute is the premier Travel Concierge from San Francisco onward. We specialize in unique vacation villas, hotels, events.We are centered in Napa and Sonoma Valleys and offer services for the international GLBT Travel Community. Check out our web site for more information and see our ever expanding portfolio.
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Cruisin' the Castro Tours |
San Francisco, USA |
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San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
Contact: Kathy Amendola
Lesbian Owned Tour Operator
Gay Men Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Straight
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Tours |
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Handicapped Corporate Students Pets |
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| Voted a Top San Francisco attraction by TripAdvisor! Walking with pride since 1989 this historical walking tour is not to be missed. Join owner and tour guide, Kathy Amendola, as she weaves the historical and colorful GLBT sites of the Castro into an informative, empowering and fun tour. All tours are easy, wheelchair accessable and no hills are included.
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Extranomical Adventures |
San Francisco, USA |
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1 415 357-0700 |
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1 866 231-3752 |
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690 5th St., Ste. 205, San Francisco, CA, 94107, USA
Gay Friendly Tour Operator
Gay Men Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Straight
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Sonoma, Napa Valley, Monterey, Carmel, Yosemite |
| Services: |
Lodging Tours Vacation Planning |
| Specialties: |
Corporate Students |
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| Extranomical Adventures is a San Francisco, CA tour operator featuring daily departures from San Francisco. Explore Sequoia Redwoods in the morning, visit Wine Country in the afternoon. Mini-van tour with hotel pick up and wine tasting fees included.
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Lavender Travel |
San Jose, USA |
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421 Curie Dr., San Jose, CA, 95123, USA
Contact: Sondra Moore
Lesbian Owned Travel Agency
Gay Men Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Straight
| Destinations: |
Vancouver, San Francisco, Hawaii, Niagara Falls, Spain |
| Services: |
Lodging, Flights Cruises Car Rental Tours Vacation Planning |
| Specialties: |
Corporate Students |
| Affiliations: |
ASTA,IATAN |
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| When you make your travel arrangements through Lavender Travel you are getting guaranteed rates while supporting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Community. A portion of all commissioned sales will be given back to the LGBT community.
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Cruise Adventures Unlimited |
Walnut Creek, USA |
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1 925 935-7447 |
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1 800 788-0193 |
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1 925 935-7492 |
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1610 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, USA
Contact: Jay D'Amato
Gay Friendly Travel Agency
Gay Men Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Straight
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Hawaii, Mexico, Europe, Tahiti, Australia |
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Lodging Cruises Car Rental Tours Vacation Planning |
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Handicapped Pets |
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IGLTA, CLIA |
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| Located in downtown Walnut Creek, Cruise Adventures is an active member of the community. Jay D'Amato formerly of Travel Trends of San Francisco has extensive ties and experience with Gay and Lesbian travel needs.
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If you're planning a trip to see the show,... read_more Gay Travel: San Francisco, City With a Big HeartMay 4th, 2011San Francisco is unusual. Unlike other American cities, it's not vast, chaotic and noisy, and the residents seem genuinely pleased to welcome visitors with a smile. Rocketed from being just one more small town to being the largest city on the West Coast at the time of the 1849 Gold Rush, it's now the fourth most populated city in California,... read_more
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