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Marshall's Beach
Marshall's Beach, San Francisco, CA, USA
Even closer to the Golden Gate Bridge than Baker Beach is Marshall's Beach. A smaller and more secluded sandy area here makes it even more popular with gay men, especially as it is also designated as clothing optional. The beach requires some effort to get to, however. The path down to the beach from the bluffs above is long; coming back up is quite tiring. See the web link below for full directions.
Mixed Ages, Cruising
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Cruising Bars in San Francisco
Powerhouse
Powerhouse is one of the most popular gay bars of SoMa, offering a unique "no style" kind of style where a mixed but fetish-loving portion of the local queer community can hang out. It tends to draw a cruisy leather crowd, so if that's what you like then this is definitely the place to be. An interior decorated like an appropriately themed movie set provides a backdrop to specialist nights and parties where nothing is off limits.
440 Castro
This gay bar in the heart of The Castro neighbourhood is a popular hangout for bears and their admirers. It's busiest at the weekend with a mixed aged crowd enjoying strong cheap drinks and an intimate atmosphere. Regular themed events are hosted here throughout the week, including the understandably popular Underwear Night every Monday, which sees the bar packed with a cruisy, tipsy, and scantily clad male crowd.
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