Hidden Gems of Castro: The Search for Love, San Francisco

Vibrant, eclectic, and diverse: The Castro neighborhood, San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ district, was the epicenter of the 1970s gay rights movement in the United States.

Take on a colorful city adventure as you discover the history of The Castro from pre-colonial times to the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s—and beyond. Meet iconic residents that gave the LGBTQ+ Americans a voice and discover what makes this neighborhood the “Gayest Place on Earth.”

Get ready to sissy that city walk!

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Availability

24/7

Languages

English

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Created by

Kristoffer Andres

Best during the day
Instagrammable
Best for couples
Recommended activity for families

Places you will visit

It will take you

81-111 mins

You will walk

5120 steps

Total distance

3.9 km

Highlights

Explore the hidden gems tucked away from Castro Street.
Discover the legacy of Harvey Milk, the ‘Mayor of Castro Street’.
Find out where San Francisco’s ‘Gay Beach’ is located.
Walk like a San Franciscan. This quest has uphill walks.
Learn the history of The Castro through its beautifully designed buildings and memorials.

Storyline

They call you the King of Cupcakes, the Master of Muffins: the best baker this side of Topeka. Folks come from near and far for just a whiff of your butter cream frosting.

Of course, to friends, you're just Arnold: a 33-year-old queer nerd who's desperately single and searching for love. A pursuit that seemed hopeless until this morning.

When you got to the shop, a cupcake was waiting on your desk, with a note baked inside that said: "I love you. Come find me at the plaza."

You mean to find out who left it.

Game route

Starting point Pink Triangle Plaza

2454 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

Finish point Twin Peaks Tavern

401 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

Get the app and you're all set

Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.

Ratings and Reviews

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Corbyn Payne

18 Feb 2024

Phu Le

17 Feb 2024

Kristin Li

17 Feb 2024

pope150

27 Oct 2023

there was only one clue we completely didn't get even after hints and that was the one at the park... otherwise fantastic

spencermadden

07 Sep 2023

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Discover new places
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Solve puzzles, crack riddles
You will test your wits and exploring abilities with fun challenges.
Learn fun history
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