The Castro Part 3: Legacy and Life Today
The AIDS crisis tested the Castro’s heart, but it also revealed its strength. From the creation of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to today’s rainbow crosswalks and lively street fairs, this neighborhood remains a living monument to love, courage, and community in San Francisco.
The Castro Part 1: From Eureka Valley to the Streetcar Suburb
Before the rainbow flags and nightlife, the Castro was Eureka Valley — a quiet hillside of farms, streetcars, and elegant Victorians. After the 1906 earthquake, it grew into a tight-knit community that laid the foundation for one of San Francisco’s most iconic neighborhoods.
SoMa Part 3: Art, Nightlife, and Local Favorites
SoMa is where San Francisco’s creativity, culture, and community collide. From world-class art at SFMOMA to iconic nightlife spots like 1015 Folsom and DNA Lounge, this neighborhood hums with energy day and night. Add in eclectic food, green parks, and a thriving tech scene, and you’ve got one of The City’s most dynamic places to live, work, and play.
SoMa Part 2: The Condo Comeback
SoMa’s story keeps evolving. After the pandemic pause, the neighborhood’s condo market is bouncing back—fueled by returning workers, AI companies, and buyers rediscovering the value of San Francisco’s most versatile homes. From industrial-chic lofts to modern glass towers, SoMa is once again proving that reinvention is part of its DNA.
SoMa Part 1: From Warehouses to Loft Living
Once a gritty industrial zone, SoMa has reinvented itself time and again—from shipyards and printing presses to punk shows, loft living, and tech startups. Today, its blend of history, art, and innovation makes South of Market one of San Francisco’s most fascinating neighborhoods.