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Dolores Park

(56 Ratings)
Gay urban "beach"
At the southwest, top corner of Dolores Park, a grassy ledge dubbed the Fruit Shelf offers stunning views of the city. Leave it to the gays to adopt this chunk of prime real estate.


Hours
Daily 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Opens at 6:00am


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Reviews

bankonjb6
bankonjb6
Over a year ago

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Hawaiianguy
Hawaiianguy
Over a year ago

Dolores Beach

You'll find your average, unique and friendly gays here. Speedos, sun tans and music- just be carefull after five. The temperature drops from hot to nippy fast- pleasant views of the city at night too


KevinGoebel
KevinGoebel
Over a year ago

The "gay beach" in the Castro

Love sitting in the sun reading on the grassy slope on the 20th Street side of the park. Locals call it the "gay beach," and it's fun to see all the cute guys lying out in their shorts (or underwear) soaking up the sun. And it also has an awesome view of downtown San Francisco.


bullseye
bullseye
Over a year ago

sunny sumptuousness

i love to travel, but sometimes i find it hard to leave san francisco. there are so many adventures you can have right here, practically for free. one of them involves dolores park. this is what i suggest. after a saturday night of clubbing you meet friend for a restorative lunch that involves bloody marys and lots of protein. then gather your towel, water bottles and sun screen and some goodies and head to dolores park. reserve a space on the gay hill with your buddies. after cruising the guys, lay back and fall asleep amid the beauty. when you wake up after the power nap, have a snack and make some new friends. then, after a stop to change, head to the castro for all the sunday afternoon fun. it's a great time there cause that's everyone's last chance to make new friends--or, in some cases, to get laid before you return to the monday grind. sound like fun? sometimes you just have to say, it's good to be gay!


msiaguy
msiaguy
Over a year ago

Urban Beach without the Sand and Water

Great spot on a sunny day to take in the sun and boys who leave no spot untaken on the sunny top of the hill. Great view of San Francisco; and definitely plenty of hot yummy eye-candies. Bring a picnic basket and more; and you'll definitely have an awesome sunny day on the beach - just without the sand and water.


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